Pioneering Trail Running In India with Kieren DSouza
In this Lecka Bites episode, Markus dives into the adventurous life of Kieren D’Souza, India's first ultramarathon runner to complete the grueling Spartathlon—a 246 km race in Greece.
Kieren shares how he left city life behind to pursue trail running in Manali, taking on high-altitude, rugged terrain with limited resources and support.
A true pioneer in Indian ultrarunning, Kieren helped shape India’s emerging trail scene, drawing from his own journey of self-reliance and perseverance.
Markus and Kieren discuss the rapid growth of trail running across Asia and the competitive spirit uniting athletes from diverse backgrounds.
With a mix of humility and grit, Kieren reminds listeners to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and keep pushing toward new goals.
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/kierendsouza/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieren_D%27Souza
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