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SUDIP KUMAR GHOSH — Double Marathon Glory · Kolkata

In the sweltering heat of Kolkata's Maidan, Rajesh stood at the starting line of the City Marathon, his heart pounding like a dhol drum.

At 35, he'd trained for months—waking at dawn for long runs along the Hooghly River, battling monsoon rains and relentless humidity. The 42km ahead felt monumental, but Rajesh craved more. "One isn't enough," he'd told his skeptical wife, Priya. "I need to prove I can conquer twice over."The gun cracked, and 5,000 runners surged forward. Kilometers blurred: the first 10 flew by on adrenaline, cheering crowds tossing marigold garlands. By 21km, doubt crept in—legs like lead, blisters screaming. Rajesh visualized his late father's words: "Pain is temporary; pride is forever."

He powered through, crossing the finish in 4 hours 12 minutes, collapsing into Priya's arms amid fireworks and chants of "Jai Ho!"But the real test loomed. Twelve hours later, with ice baths and a protein shake barely patching him up, Rajesh toed the line again for the "Endurance Encore"—a grueling back-to-back challenge few attempted. His body rebelled from the start: quads burned like fire, every step a negotiation with exhaustion. At 15 km, nausea hit; he dry-heaved but kept moving, fueled by mantras and roadside chai vendors yelling encouragement.Spectators gasped as he passed the 30 km mark, a lone warrior against the fading sun.

"This is for every dreamer who quit too soon," he gasped to himself. The final 5 km stretched eternally, but Rajesh summoned a hidden surge, sprinting the last 400 meters as the crowd erupted. He shattered the finish tape at 4 hours 45 minutes—double marathon complete, back-to-back unbreakable.Medals draped around his neck, Rajesh hugged Priya, tears mixing with sweat. He'd run 84 km in under 1 week, etching his name in local legend. From that day, he coached kids in the slums, whispering, "Your limits? They're just starting lines."