Dharmendra D is a former management consultant who is now a running coach and freelance writer based out of Bangalore. He has been running for over 10 years, having started only in his early 20s. His passion for running is sustained by the good health and everyday joy, running brings to his life. Till date, he has run 14 marathons including 4 ultramarathons and several half marathons. When he is not busy coaching or writing, he is busy training in order to repeat his feat of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. His best time for a marathon is 3:09:46. He is also an occasional quizzer and is looking for publishers for his first book. He blogs at http://dhammo.blogspot.com/
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If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon. - Emil Zatopek, 1952 Olympic Marathon gold medalist
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