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SUDIP KUMAR GHOSH — My First 10K: Sweat, Smiles, and Street...

The night before my first 10km race in Kolkata, I could barely sleep. Excitement bubbled like chai on a stove—visions of crossing the finish line, medal around my neck, crowds cheering. But nerves gnawed at me too. "What if I bonk at 5 Km? What if the humidity crushes me?" I paced my flat in Salt Lake, staring at my running shoes like they held the answers.Race day dawned sticky and hot, classic Kolkata March madness. The start line near Rabindra Sarobar buzzed with runners—pros stretching like pros, amateurs like me fidgeting with Garmins. My heart hammered as the horn blared. Off we went, weaving through morning traffic vibes, the air thick with honks, incense from roadside temples, and that unmistakable Howrah Bridge sweat.Kilometers 1-3 flew by on adrenaline. Hooghly River glimpses kept me grinning—fish markets waking up, ferries chugging along. But by 4 Km, doubt crept in. Legs burned, lungs screamed against the humid wall. "Strongly," I told myself, channeling that inner fire. "You've trained for this." I pictured the finish, pushed past the aid station's watery Electral, dodged potholes like a pro.The last 2 Km was war. Crowds along EM Bypass chanted "Dhakka! Dhakka!"—their energy my jet fuel. Calves screamed, but I surged. Clock ticking toward 60 minutes, I spotted the arch. 59:48. Done. Collapsed into a hug from volunteers, medal heavy and real. Not the fastest, but my victory: showing up, nerves and all, and finishing strong.That 10 Km wasn't just a race—it was proof I could conquer Kolkata's chaos, one sweaty step at a time.