Amit Roy beamed proudly after his daughters (L-R) Aradhya and Divyanka, completed the Thor and Batman races respectively. “I saw a feeling of accomplishment on my daughters faces after they completed their races. Such an event challenges the kids and teaches them not just physical fitness, but mental toughness too,” he said
Strength and conditioning coach Ranadeep Moitra (centre) was there with his team from Endorphins to hype up the kids. “This event isn’t just about introducing kids to a new level of activity, but also making it fun — thereby instilling the benefits of health within the younger generation. If this initiative can create future runners, it would be a service to society, and I think schools can play a huge role by taking part in it more proactively,’ he said
In keeping with the motto of healthy self competition, there were no ‘Top 3’ prizes. The kids reciprocated by giving it their all as they approached the finish line. As passionate runner Meeta Modi (right) put it, ‘We want the kids to understand the importance of completing something, and never giving up. It’s about getting them together, to multiply their energy’