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It is difficult to work with a dreamer -- worse still lithe dreamer has the gall, the passion and the determination to pursue his dreams.
So has it been.
My brother Anil Singh, dreamt of the Marathon ?with a simple philosophy - that every major city needs a Marathon event. Together then, we laid the foundation and dug in deep the five pillars of
Pride & Prestige to the city of Mumbai
Communal Harmony
Health & Fitness
Charity
A showcase of the best national and international running talent Was it difficult? Pretty close to impossible actually At the outset, we faced a mix of contempt and disbelief. The Question asked of us was Not? What, How, Where or When, but - WHO ARE YOU: "When for the President of India, we do a 2-km rolling road closure, why would we shut Mumbai`s roads for six hours. Please tell me Who are you?
However, by the Grace of God, the vision and support of a few good men and the faith and patience of our sponsors and partners, the Marathon is today a sporting movement, that has spread to the corners of our country.
The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, has inculcated a sense of pride in our citizenry provided an exceptional platform for charity and been a catalyst for a health and fitness revolution. Through the years, the Mumbai Marathon has stayed true to its founding principles; and through this book "The Possible Dream", we hope to inspire the youth of our country to Dream. To Dream with their eyes open ? because it is a well-known secret That when you wish for something with your heart and mind ? the Universe conspires to bring It to you`. ISBN - 9788129118837
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