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Episode 115- Why Madhu Ran a Marathon in Her Mum’s Saree - And Broke a World Record

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What can happen when you start running simply because you need something for yourself, and then keep going for nearly two decades?

In this episode, I’m joined by Madhusmita Jena, aka The Small Runner (@thesmallrunner) whose running journey began as a new mum in Dubai and has since included more than 40 marathons, seven Boston qualifying times, a 3:27 marathon PB, ultramarathons and a remarkable Guinness World Record. Pasted text

Madhu shares the story behind running the Manchester Marathon in her mum’s sari and breaking the world record, why representing her South Asian…

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