Saiyami Kher Instagram – I ran 42.2 kilometres at the @tatamummarathon yesterday, and it felt very very special.
Ten years ago, this race was my first-ever race.. first full marathon… the one that introduced me to endurance sport and belief. Following the 2016 trend, I returned a decade later with countless miles behind me and a heart completely full. The sport has grown so much, and so have I.
Those 42 kilometres felt lighter, not because they’re easy, but because of the people. @taras84 beside me with his hilarious commentary, 15,000 runners sharing the road, and crowd support that carried us from the first kilometre to the last. The energy was unreal and the new route and elevation felt great.
42 kilometres is no joke, and I’m deeply proud that I trained for it, even through shoots. This race belongs to a village: @taras84 for training with me, my lovely @adidasindia supernova rise @sportsscientistsonzal for the perfect nutrition, @mirandabrinston for the speed sessions, Nasik support crew @saunskruti @adwait_1957 @uttarakher . @eugeniya.belousova the constant motivator, and my absolutely incredible friends @madhur.patil @aamirrj01 who travelled all the way from Nasik just to be our support system with supplies along with @sharduldonde who cycled all day with supplies. And ofcourse @neurogumindia my energy booster who kept me going through the toughest moments when exhaustion set in.
I love this race, and I love this city when it runs. I only hope we solve the air pollution problem, because as running continues to grow, clean air becomes even more essential.
TMM took me past my very first finish line in 2016, and it will always be special.
Some journeys don’t end at the finish line.
They stay with you forever. So come join me next year! | Posted on 19/Jan/2026 16:41:16
