What does it take to run marathons while pursuing engineering and juggling internships?

In this episode of Intentionality, we meet Yash Sharma, a GenZ runner, final-year mechanical engineering student, marketer, author, and mountain trekker — who’s discovering the power of discipline, movement, and mindset in a world full of distractions.

🔵 From struggling through his first 5K in 8th grade

🟢 To walking the final 12K of the Mumbai Marathon

🟡 To guiding others in their running journeys

— Yash’s story is a quiet reminder that you don’t have to be loud to lead. You just have to be intentional.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How his dad introduced him to running

• The college-run-life juggle — and how he manages it

• Why he prefers running for joy over chasing PBs

• What solo trekking taught him about freedom

• Thoughts on GenZ, gym culture, and real motivation

• His favorite quote: “Intentions over everything”

Follow Yash Sharma: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yashsharma0412

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From 0K to 160K - The Story of Manjunath Krishna Redddy | Intentionality Podcast

https://youtu.be/ECCggyg2nIc?si=j2ABD42ZjCtlvkxF

About Intentionality

Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫

Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

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Manjunath Krishnareddy grew up in a small village near Hosur—shy, uncertain, and far from anything athletic. He ran his first marathon without a single day of training.

Today, he’s completed 160 km ultras, co-founded the Bangalore Sports Foundation, and quietly built one of the most loved grassroots running communities in India. This is a story of grit, connection, and finding your people—on the road, and in life.

⏰ Highlights:

– Life in rural Tamil Nadu

– Running his first 42K with no training

– The rise of Beyond 42 & Bengaluru Runners Jathre

– Conquering Border Ultra 160

– Building community through running

⚡️ Connect with Manjunath

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/run_manju_run?igsh=MXAwYzl6bWI5YzZieQ%3D%3D

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manjunathke

Starva: https://www.strava.com/athletes/29778726

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manjunath-krishna-reddy-66bb8319/

🎧 Check out our previous episode

S2 Ep15: Not just miles: Sapna Agarwal on Healing the Gut, Mind & Soul through Movement.

https://youtu.be/AQ12JgBRUB4?si=NgEGt6KrZFyN982J

About Intentionality

Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫

Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter |

For Business/Collaboration Inquiries email us at: [email protected]

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.

🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more real, relatable stories from everyday athletes.

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She didn’t just run marathons—she ran into awareness, healing, and her true power.

In this episode of Intentionality, Sapna Agarwal returns to share her deeper transformation—not just as a runner, but as a wellness coach who helps women heal from the inside out. After experiencing years of extreme dieting, emotional stress, and a debilitating gut health breakdown, Sapna began a journey to understand the powerful connection between physical movement, digestive health, and emotional well-being.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The connection between gut health and emotional states like anxiety, fatigue, and burnout
• How movement like running can shift your nervous system from fight-or-flight to rest-and-repair
• Why gut issues like bloating, acidity, and IBS are not just food-related—but emotion-related
• How hormonal balance, stress resilience, and sleep are linked to your gut
• Sapna’s daily rituals for mental and metabolic health
• Why homemakers and busy women need wellness practices tailored to them
• The power of small steps in building sustainable, joyful wellness

👤 Who This Episode is For:

• Women navigating fatigue, stress, or hormonal imbalances
• Homemakers who feel like they’ve lost themselves in daily routines
• Runners or athletes curious about gut and emotional recovery
• Coaches and practitioners interested in the mind-body connection
• Anyone seeking a gentle, science-rooted path back to vitality

⚡️ Connect with Sapna

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sapna_soulful?igsh=MjB4ZjQ2MDh6c2xp

Strava: https://strava.app.link/RTz5AzQF7Sb

🎧 Check out our previous episode

S2 Ep14: From Asthma to Ultra: The Barefoot Doctor Who’s Transforming Lives Through Fitness https://youtu.be/YgaaS6pZnls?si=6OKBt4rk2f4k4MBd

About Intentionality

Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫

Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter |

For Business/Collaboration Inquiries email us at: [email protected]

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.

🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more real, relatable stories from everyday athletes.

#IntentionalityPodcast #GutHealth #WomenInWellness #HolisticHealing #SapnaAgarwal #MovementIsMedicine #AthlitStories #MindBodyConnection #EmotionalHealth #WomensHealth #PodcastIndia #BeAthlit

What do you do when the world tells you you’re not enough?

As a 10-year-old boy, Dr. Gladson Johnson was forced to migrate from Bahrain to a small village in South India due to the Gulf War. He didn’t know the language. He wore shoes while the other kids ran barefoot. He was mocked, excluded, and slowly slipped into anxiety and asthma. But this isn’t a story about staying broken. It’s a story about rising barefoot.

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformational journey of Dr. Gladson Johnson:

🏃‍♂️ From bullied child to barefoot ultra-runner

🥋 From physical weakness to Kyokushin karate black belt

💡 From fear of movement to a Doctor of Physiotherapy

❤️ From personal healing to helping 600+ HIV-infected children become strong

He’s run 25 marathons (24 barefoot), 3 ultra-marathons up to 110 km, and triathlons — and he’s the founder of Fitmasters, a global fitness movement spanning 5 continents.

You’ll hear stories of:

• Overcoming childhood trauma through martial arts
• Using exercise as a tool for social empowerment
• Coaching HIV-infected children to run 10Ks in 35 minutes
• Building a community-based race called TROT
• Living by “Role Modelism” — the principle of becoming the example

Who is this podcast for?

• Runners and endurance athletes
• Strength coaches and physiotherapists
• Anyone recovering from physical or emotional trauma
• Parents, educators, and mentors
• People seeking real, rooted inspiration — not perfection

⚡️ Connect with Dr. Gladson Johnson

Instagram: https://bit.ly/4jnL4Ye

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3SopdVv

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3HgSjnn

Check out our previous episode

S2 Ep13: The Second Chance: How Running Gave Sapna Her Life Back https://youtu.be/PRX1Ir9_t_Q?si=F52wDTQetp_U4Yzh

Expect a story that will make you pause, reflect, and move. Watch it. Share it. Live it. Comment your favorite moment or quote from Dr. Gladson’s journey.

About Intentionality

Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫

Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

🔗 Stay Connected:

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#IntentionalityPodcast #DrGladsonJohnson #BeAthlit #RunningTransformation #BarefootRunner #FitnessWithPurpose #FromAsthmaToUltra #running #marathons

From homemaker to marathoner. From doubt to podiums. From surviving… to thriving. And now a certified wellness coach, Sapna teaches women what she had to learn the hard way: Wellness isn’t a luxury. It’s your right ⚡️

For years, she put everyone else first. As a daughter, wife, and mother, she filled every role except the one that mattered most: Herself.

She tried to fit the mold, lost weight to feel accepted, shrank herself to be loved. But somewhere along the way, she lost her vitality, her confidence, and her joy.

Until one day, she walked into a gym!

For Sapna the gym wasn’t just a place, it was a confrontation. But beneath the hesitation, there was resolve. What started as tears and hesitation became a powerful comeback story.

Who Should Listen?

→ Women who are rediscovering themselves after motherhood or marriage

→ Homemakers, caregivers, or anyone who’s felt invisible or stuck

→ Aspiring runners or wellness seekers looking for motivation to begin their own journey

Watch now and remind yourself, it's never too late to choose yourself!

⚡️ Connect with Sapna

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sapna_soulful?igsh=MjB4ZjQ2MDh6c2xp

Strava: https://strava.app.link/RTz5AzQF7Sb

Check out our previous episode

S2 Ep12: Lifting Heavy, Living Disciplined: The 16-Year-Old Powerhouse Balancing Strength & Studies https://youtu.be/rYgY6biBcOo?si=AVfWhFaMDnxialdf

🏃‍♂️ Join us at the ‘Intentionality Run 2025’

Honouring Saalu Marada Thimmakka’s 114 years of legacy and the 380+ trees she nurtured. The Intentionality Run is more than just a run, it’s a movement to encourage everyone to push their limits while embracing a purpose-driven life.

So join us, run with purpose & be a part of something bigger.

Know more: https://beathlit.in/intentionality-run

About Intentionality

Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫

Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter |

For Business/Collaboration Inquiries email us at: [email protected]

#Intentionality #IntentionalityPodcast #FitnessMotivation #GymLife #LiftingCommunity #MindsetMatters #StrengthGoals #AthleteMindset #Resilience #homemaker #womeninfitness #womenempowerment

Most 16-year-olds are stuck in a scroll loop. But Ayush? He chose a different path. Growing up, Ayush watched his mother, a national-level shooter, train with laser focus. He tagged along, mimicked her moves, and flexed his tiny biceps, dreaming of his own moment of greatness.

His life now runs on a different algorithm: Wake up. School. Lift. Tuitions. Sleep. Repeat. While others chase fleeting dopamine from endless scrolling, Ayush chases numbers on the barbell, stacking plates instead of likes.

At 16, he’s already lifting numbers that most adults only dream of, clinching Silver at the WRPF Nationals (World Raw Powerlifting Federation). But his journey isn’t just about breaking records, it’s about building a mindset.

He’s lifting more than weights, he’s lifting a generation off the couch, out of the scroll loop, and into the grind. Because in the end, strength isn’t just built in the gym, it’s built in the habits we choose every single day.

Who Should Listen?

→ Anyone who believes discipline beats dopamine

→ Fitness enthusiasts eager to learn from the next-gen powerlifters

→ Teenagers looking for inspiration beyond social media

What You Will Learn:

✅ How to build discipline as a teenager

✅ The mindset shift that separates champions from the crowd

✅ Why powerlifting is more than just strength, it’s a way of lifeHit play now and get inspired!

⚡️ Connect with Ayush

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aysgotnorizz_/

Check out our previous episode

S2 Ep11 (From Rajajinagar to the Roof of the World: Dr Usha - The IronWoman of Mysore): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fApe27Rs_zU&feature=youtu.be

🏃‍♂️ Join us at the ‘Intentionality Run 2025’

Honouring Saalu Marada Thimmakka’s 114 years of legacy and the 380+ trees she nurtured. The Intentionality Run is more than just a run, it’s a movement to encourage everyone to push their limits while embracing a purpose-driven life.

So join us, run with purpose & be a part of something bigger.Know more: https://beathlit.in/intentionality-run

About Intentionality

Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

🔗 Stay Connected:

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#Intentionality #GenZFitness #Powerlifting #TeenAthlete #StrengthTraining #DisciplineOverDopamine #IntentionalityPodcast #FitnessMotivation #YoungAthlete #GymLife #LiftingCommunity #MindsetMatters #WRPF #FutureChampion #StrengthGoals #AthleteMindset #Resilience

Raised in a modest home in Bangalore’s Rajajinagar, Dr. Usha’s story begins with borrowed dreams and self-made courage.

Gold medalist in dentistry. Athlete by spirit. A woman who found power in movement to pull herself out of postpartum depression.

Usha ran her first 10K at 40. Became an Ironman at 49. And at 52, she summited Mount Everest ⚡️

This isn’t just a story of reaching the top.

It’s about climbing out of silence, reclaiming identity, and building strength from scratch.

🎧 Tune in for an episode that will move you, inspire you, and challenge you to ask: What am I truly capable of?

Who Should Listen?

→ Women navigating midlife and looking to rediscover themselves

→ Aspiring athletes, marathoners, and mountaineers

→ Anyone who believes it's too late to start something new

What You Will Learn:

✅ How movement can be medicine, physically and emotionally

✅ What it really takes to train for the Ironman and Mount Everest

✅ Why discipline, not background, builds greatnessHit play now and get inspired!

Want to connect or get coached by Dr. Usha?

Reach out via

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/15Yy3R2NxY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Check out our previous episodeS2 Ep 10 (Family Miles, Lifelong Highs With Team Kinra): https://youtu.be/K9EEIWSX2xU?si=i0Uam91EeEF_zs-k

🏃‍♂️ Join us at the ‘Intentionality Run 2025’

Honouring Saalu Marada Thimmakka’s 114 years of legacy and the 380+ trees she nurtured. The Intentionality Run is more than just a run, it’s a movement to encourage everyone to push their limits while embracing a purpose-driven life.

So join us, run with purpose & be a part of something bigger.

Know more: https://beathlit.in/intentionality-run

About Intentionality

Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫

Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

🔗 Stay Connected:

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#Intentionality #IntentionalityPodcast #IronmanIndia #Ironwoman #EverestSummit #MarathonMom #WomenWhoRun #AthleteJourney

Running is often seen as a solo sport. But for Team Kinra, it’s a family sport. A way to stay connected, push limits, and inspire one another, one mile at a time.

For Kumarish Kinra, running started as a punishment in the Indian Navy. But pain turned into purpose and running became a way of life. He started running marathons and ultra marathons for recreation and to stay fit. Inspired by his father, his son, Rehan, joined him. One run became two and it became a father-son ME time. And soon, he found his own purpose. And when Muskan, the youngest, laced up the journey became more than just miles, it became a family movement.

Together, Team Kinra redefines what it means to run. It's not about medals or podiums, it’s about growing, together. No finish line can break this bond

Team Kinra proves that a family that runs together doesn’t just stay fit they grow stronger, together. Hit play and watch the full episode to hear their inspiring journey!

Who Should Listen?

→ Parents who want to inspire their kids to stay active

→ Runners looking for motivation beyond personal records

→ Anyone who wants to build stronger family connections through fitness

What You Will Learn:

✅ How running can strengthen family bonds

✅ Why discipline and resilience matter more than medals

✅ How to make fitness a lifelong habit for your family

⚡️ Connect with Kumarish Kinra

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kumarishkinra/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumarish-k-0848734/

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🎙 Check out our previous episode S2 Ep9 (Running on Routine: The Dilip Way): https://youtu.be/YLBCyTt-f3Q?si=Jmb0ONrPyxJhOBDI

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About Intentionality Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫

Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

#IntentionalityPodcast #Intentionality #Running #TeamKinra #RunningFamily #FitnessJourney #StayActive #RunningMotivation #ParentingGoals #Resilience #FamilyFitness #BeAthlit

Imagine running a wholesale business in Bengaluru’s bustling Balepete, working 9:30 AM to 9 PM every day. It’s easy to fall into a monotonous cycle, where work becomes your whole life.

But what if the key to breaking free from the rut isn’t changing your job, but changing your routine?

Meet Dilip, a businessman who found his dopamine boost not in his work, but outside of it, through running, training, and setting personal goals. By doing something that made him feel accomplished, he transformed his mundane routine into an energizing one.

How did he do it? What’s “The Dilip Way”?

Hit play and find out how small changes in routine can lead to big changes in mindset!

What You Will Learn:

✅ How to break free from monotony and find motivation in everyday life

✅ Why achieving small personal goals can shift your entire mindset

✅ How running and fitness can bring energy to your daily routine

Who Should Listen?

→ Anyone feeling stuck in a repetitive routine

→ Entrepreneurs and business owners balancing work and personal growth

→ Runners, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking for motivation to start

⚡️ Connect with Dilip

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dilipsdil_runnerbyheart/

Strava: https://strava.app.link/zL8nyHTvFRb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samratxdilip

🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated More purpose-driven stories are on the way. Subscribe to Intentionality and hit the notification bell to stay updated with every new episode.

🎙 Check out our previous episode S:02 EP:09 (Glasses on worries off Satisha’s NYC story): https://youtu.be/iv4CURetBLo?si=HFGzUATn06CjVQxx

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About Intentionality

Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫

Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

#IntentionalityPodcast #RunningOnRoutine #TheDilipWay #BreakTheRut #Intentionality #BeAthlit #IntentionalityRun #BeAthlitStories #StayMotivated #RunningLife #MindsetMatters #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #EntrepreneurLife

The mind is the athlete. The body is just the means ⚡️

In this special race review episode, Satisha takes us inside one of the world’s most iconic marathon @NYCMarathon, sharing what it’s really like to run through the electric streets of NYC, the mental battles along the way, and the powerful lesson he carried through every step.

The NYCMarathon is more than just 26.2 miles, it’s a festival of resilience, with 55,000+ runners from 150+ countries, and an unforgettable tour through all five boroughs, fuelled by cheering crowds, high-fives, and raw emotion.

For Satisha, this race wasn’t just about pace or personal records, it was about running with a smile and finishing with a smile. Because the emotional state we create defines our performance.

Hit play and experience the NYC Marathon through Satisha’s eyes!

What You Will Learn:

✅ What makes the NYC Marathon one of the world’s most exciting race

✅ The mental strategies Satisha used to keep going strong

✅ How your emotional state defines your race performance

✅ Why mindset matters more than the miles

Who Should Listen?

→ Runners planning to take on the #NYC Marathon

→ Anyone who wants to master the mental side of endurance sports

→ Athletes looking for inspiration & race-day strategies

→ Dreamers chasing their own finish-line moments

⚡️ Connect with Satisha

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satisha.kv/

Strava: https://strava.app.link/4QOPKyJV8Pb

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satishakv/

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S:02 EP:07 (Smoke, Spirits and Strides. The Long Run to Redemption with Bharat Bisht)

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About Intentionality

Life's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫

Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.

Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️

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