I
was talking my friend who has run 25 marathons so far. He explained me
interesting concepts called ‘pace setters’ and ‘bus’. Pace setters are experienced
runners who can set a pace for a marathon based on terrain, whether conditions
etc. They lead a group of runners to run the marathon as per the set pace and cover
the race in target time. Group following ‘pace setter’ is called ‘bus’. Pace
setter does not win marathon but the biggest joy is to take an entire group
along to complete the marathon in a specified time. My friend told me about a
pace-setter called Lizzy and asked me to look up her profile. Lizzy is a young
runner who has come in top 3 in earlier marathons. Instead of focusing on
getting her rank in the marathon, Lizzy has decided to be a ‘pace setter’ for
the upcoming Marathon in Mumbai ……
Lizzy
is a successful Financial Services professional who has turned
entrepreneur. Despite her extremely busy
and competitive career, Lizzy trains seriously and has always come topper in
many of the runs. She has also inspired many of her friends to take up running
seriously and stay fit in life ….
Lizzy’s
story intrigued me ….
Lizzy
comes from a profession where many compete purely to win. That becomes your
second nature.... be it career or everyday life. Lizzy has chosen not to
compete despite a chance of winning. She has chosen to help others attain the
joy of completing a marathon….
I
have been walking for a few days to attain my desired goal and sometimes find
it tough. Hats off to Lizzy who will run this marathon to help others achieve
their goals!
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