Mt.Everest Ultra 1st Indian Male Finisher, Taher Merchant Shares His Experiences
“Running is like any other sport; the more you give in, the better you get at it.”
Taher Merchant
Bangalore
Taher Merchant, from Bangalore, started running a decade ago. He and his wife decided to go to a stadium nearby and start running to shed extra kilos. In 2013, running in the stadium gave him such an elated feeling.
Today, he has done some of the toughest and wildest races in the world; has run in terrains that people hardly knew they could run in.
- Everest Ultra Run, May 2018 - A very crucial race, where he experienced all the weather in a day; from minus 20 in the morning to rain and snow in the day. It was more of a technical run.
- 122km in Peru, December 2018 - Running in the desert for 3 days. One has to complete 122 kms and is given 4 litres of water a day that includes water for bathing and drinking. It was a challenge to carry your food and clothes with you, running across a desert. This race taught him to be patient and just keep moving forward.
- Solang Sky ultra - A very technical and challenging racing event. As per Taher, this event is for anyone who wants to run in the mountains and experience Solang’s scenic beauty.
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