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Medal Monday 🏅 TOKYO MARATHON 2025 🇯🇵 Clocked: 3:57:51 5th World Major Done! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yesterday’s marathon was a true test of resilience…a reminder that our body can push through tough moments when the mind is strong! The real challenge began after 27-28 km, when the heat and the relentless sun made every incline feel like a hill. I was on pace, running smart and even managed a half marathon PB by 2 minutes! But with no personal hydration allowed and the chaotic water stations, grabbing a cup without losing momentum was a challenge..and I did lose pace. With cooler weather, this could have been a different race, but I accept what was meant to be. Despite the hurdles, I’m proud of how I ran till 28k..it gave me the confidence that with a few changes, I can reach my goals. I will not give up. For now, though, my body deserves a break. ( I am going to turn 53 next month!🤪)with Five marathons in 15 months, with back-to-back sub-4s except New York! It’s time to recover, rebuild, and come back stronger next year. Grateful for the opportunity to run this race, to experience Tokyo, and to finish safely with a smile. ❤️🙏 Thank you @tokyomarathonfoundation for an amazing event, the volunteers, and the incredible spectators who kept us going! I was lucky to get the lottery for this one!🙏🧿 To my family and especially Arjun, my rock…even when my training disrupts our time together, your support means everything. ❤️ Big thanks to Coach @kaustubh and all my well-wishers and friends..you know who you are. Your belief in me keeps me going! Gratitude to the Universe🙏 Onward and upward! 💪✨🧿 Marathon, tokyo, running, runners, run, gratitude,worldmajor, explore, explorepage, fitness, fitnessmotivation, postmenopausel #tokyomarathon2025 #fitat52 #fitover50 , #explore #running #runner #running #runnersofinstagram #runnersofindia #run #fitness #fitnessmotivation #gratitude

#medalmonday 3:54 at almost 54..🤪and a PB @newdelhimarathon_ 🙏🥰 … my 17th FM! 🧿 Delhi… what can I even say? Every single time I come here, I fall even more in love with you. The energy. The madness. The noise. The people. ❤️ The Delhi crowd is just unreal. From the early morning cheers (so many more this year compared to the past!) to the endless high-fives, the dhol beats, the strangers shouting my name, the electric energy on every stretch of the course… you don’t just run this marathon… you feel carried by it. 🥁🔥 And somehow… every time I race here, I get a PB! But this one? This one is special. After 2 years of trying. After almost giving up on beating my 3:55. After hitting what felt like a never-ending plateau. After a tough 4:33 walk-run at Adani Marathon just 2 months ago. From that day… to today. And this time… I didn’t just scrape through. I ran smart. I ran patient. I ran strong. First half – 1:58 Second half – 1:55 A negative split. Finished stronger than I started.. I am just grateful. Grateful that my body whispered back… “You still have it in you Smita..Just keep working. Consistently.” And none of this would have happened without my coach, @dongre_parag . When I joined him 8 weeks ago, I genuinely felt like I was back in kindergarten 😂 Form corrections. Technique lessons every single run. Constant feedback. Tough love. A few tears 🙈🙊. A lot of ego management for this stubborn bull (Taurus) who hates change 😅 But it worked. Sometimes you don’t need more mileage. You need a reset. You need to unlearn. You need to trust. Parag… thank you for rebuilding me. This is just the start. 🙏❤️🧿 From here… onwards and upwards. Delhi, you magical city… you gave me your love and I gave you my heart 🫶 Thank you to my near and dear ones, my cheerleaders, my well-wishers who prayed for me… and who wished me..you know who you are. All that helped.. Grateful ❤️🧿 Coach don_parag Fit @aguanteactive Shoes @adidasindia @adidas pro 4 @adidasrunning Socks @scorunning

✨ Vibe ✨ #sunday #fitat53 #fitover50 #beingme #fitnessmotivation #fitness #running #style #stylish #explore #explorepage✨ #fashion Style, stylish, fashion, curls, fitness

Think Strong Not Small 😘 #fitat54 #fitover50 #fitness #fashion #style [reels , runner, fitness, fashion , stylish, model, 54, luxury, jeans, denims, explore, explorepage, style , strong, women , gucci,menopause , perimenopause, postmenopause]

Manifesting 🤭🤭 @vogueindia @tsuki_pune #fitat54 #fitover50 #fashion #style #fitness [birthday,fitness, runner, marathoner, fashion, fun, style, dress, yellow, inspire, fifties, love, model,stylish, explore, trending, viral, newpost, vogue]

And i am feeling good….. 🏃🏿‍♀️ 21 kms long run done✅ #fitat54 #fitover50 #running #newpost #fitness [ reels, strava, running ,fitness, longrun, 21k, halfmarathon, explore, viral,garmin, nike, aguante, craycol, runners, run, explorepage, motivation ]

At 54, I feel stronger… and I am running faster than I ever have before. Menopause changed a lot. But showing up consistently…day in and day out…changed even more. Running. Lifting. Showing up for myself even on the hard days. No shortcuts. No extremes. Just strength, built slowly over time. And today… I feel stronger than ever before!.💪🏼🧿❤️ #fitover50 #fitness #running #explore #reelstrending [ reels, fitness, training, running, runners, strength, explore, newpost, viral, menopause, motivation]

I am happy today 🥰🧿 10k Time Trial in this Weather 🥵 But i am happy with 51.25 🥳 #fitat54 #fitover50 #runners #running #fitness [reels, running, fitness, newpost, running, runners, explore, viral, stylish, aguante, 10k, timetrial, craycol , thursday]

Felt Pretty.. May delete later…🤓 #thisis54 #indian #reels #explore #yellow [newpost , reels, traditional, runner, fitness, stylish, style, fashion, explore, viral ]

I am Alive 🤓 Saturday 18 kms long run done ✅ #running #thisis54 #fitover50 #newpost #reelsofinstagram [ reels, running, runners, strava, trend, fitness, longrun, saturday, publicpost, sports, nike, aguante , craycol, nike, garmin, explore, viral ]

This is 54… and I feel nothing but gratitude. 💛 I had the loveliest day celebrating with close friends …simple, warm, fun and filled with joy. And then your messages… so many kind, thoughtful wishes that truly touched my heart. I am overwhelmed in the best way. I may not be able to reply to each one, but please know I have read them and felt every bit of your love❤️ Thank you for making my day so special. ✨�Here’s to staying fit, staying strong, and living with a grateful heart….at every age. ❤️🧿 #birthday #fitat54 #fitness #style #fashion [reels, birthday, april, 25th, fitness, runner, marathoner, fashion, fun, style, dress, yellow, inspire, fifties, love, model,stylish, explore, trending, viral, newpost, ]

From almost to finally 54 today 😃🙌🧿 #birthday Saturday long run done✅ [ reels, birthday, 54, runners, running, run, explore, fitness, strava, trend, trending, viral, nike, aguante, craycol ] #fitover50 #viral #newpost #running