I believe that hard work and passion towards your work is the only way to success. Love your job, and things will be easier. I love to be fit and healthy, which helps me to focus, gives me the stamina & strength.

Even during my childhood, I always participated in Sports at School and College level. I have a bunch of Certificates and Medals which I received during my schooling years. Definitely, this attitude and interest during childhood have hugely increased my passion for running. I am a very organized person, like to live to every commitment, be it personal or professional. I am much focused on my deliverables & try to bring best out of it.

My mother and father have been wonderful parents to me. They have worked hard to provide a stable foundation for my life and future. They have taught me invaluable lessons about work, marriage, parenting, relationships, and life. My parents always motivated me to participate in all events at school & social level which helped me to carry the same level of passion, even today. I have an elder brother who is very studios & hard-working.

My spouse is my mentor. It is his immense support and care which allows me to take up all these challenges. He takes care of Aahana and other responsibilities when I am not around. He is my moral support without which I couldn’t have reached to the level where I am today. My in-laws, do not stay with us, but yes, they too support me a lot.

She is hyper active but is also pleasant. Someone with high energy, even my energy level is not up to her’s. She is understanding and adjusting. She motivates me by chanting “Come on Mamma… Run Fast, or else you will finish last”, when I am running a race… J

As women we are very judgmental – even of ourselves we are self-critic and we tend to carry a lot of baggage. Even in the simple stuff like looking good, dressing appropriately, always seeking external feedback – which is not good! I don’t know why we have to be perfect all the time? Let us be the way we are, it’s never late. If I can follow my dream at 30 then why can’t you? Just be focused on the thing you love & then you will create wonders in it

In order to build a better world, we need to build better equality and diversity in all sector. I work in the social sector and I’m surrounded by female peers who excelled in their careers and are literally changing the world and society’s thinking. I see the biggest gap is women empowerment, that still in many families women are not allowed to take decisions & are back seated. They sacrifice their dream & passion thinking they can only do house chores.

Certainly. It requires a lot of training to participate in an International event. I would be more than happy, to be a part of that event and make my country proud.

I definitely wish to be known as one among the top 10 professional Marathon runners in the World. (Wow!)

First of all it started when I wanted to reduce my weight. Then running became a passion and started winning the events, it became a routine to go an extra mile and do my best, to be a professional runner. These all factors have continuously motivated and inspired me to keep up the passion intact. My parents, family, my colleagues-bosses, and all my beloved friends constantly inspire me to do my best which is a great source of strength for me. Thanks to Almighty for guiding me all the way to this level and for giving me a great family and loving friends.

Every day I dedicate 2 hrs. for workout, 12 hours for work (3 hrs. for travel), & the remaining time for self & family was the biggest challenge, but with the immense support of my family & friends I am managing it well. My office staffs are also very supportive & encouraging.

Your level of success is determined by your level of discipline and perseverance. Never give up your dreams. They are given to you for a reason.

"The key to balancing work and family is to be present, and focus on what is in front of you—be it a conversation, with your kids or husband or working in an organization, or running a Marathon. I always try to bring out my best for the things I am assigned to; I strive very hard to achieve those. I was told, 'Never say no' and to seize every opportunity since my childhood and that advice has served me well. Take advantage of all opportunities and step out of your comfort zone. I won many titles in last 1 year Vadodara Neo Queen Marathon Relay Marathon, Vadodara B Safal, Ahmedabad Marathon I realized that most of us live a routine life. However, if you want to reach your goals you need to work hard, stay focused and at the same time, you need to maintain a balanced family life. Success never comes without hard work. We are responsible for our own destiny and shape it the way we want to.