Actor-model Milind Soman was on his special mission of 420 km Unity Run, from Shivaji Park, Mumbai to The Statue of Unity at Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia. He started running on August 15 and finished it this past Sunday. The 55 Years old actor called his eight-day run intense and exhausting. He faced several ups and downs, such as heavy rainfall, flooded roads, and high fever to complete the run. After reaching the Statue of Unity, the actor paid tribute to Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Milind Soman took to Instagram, penned a post about his eight-day running experience and how the harsh weather and his health issues acted as a great barrier. He posted his picture holding the Indian tricolour flag in front of the Statue of Unity. He wrote, “Unity Run – Shivaji Park, Mumbai to Statue of Unity, Kevadia, Gujarat, 15th to August 22 2021. A really long run after a really long time.”
The actor further added, “Running more than 400 kms in a week is a challenge that I like to take up every few years, just to check my fitness level. I don’t train for it. The Unity Run was also a post-Covid challenge for me, to check if I have fully recovered. This time it was tougher, as I did not have enough sleep in the week before the run, owing to a night film shoot. Three days into the run, after two days of torrential rain and one day of blistering humidity, at around 170km, I developed acute bronchitis as my immunity was low. The fever went up to 104. “
He also wrote, “The doctor suggested a day of complete rest, due to which I wasn’t able to complete the mileage for a day and a half. Even by the last day, I was not able to make up the mileage, so ended with a few km less. The silver lining was that I recovered so quickly in just one day, running 50km per day again. Which proves that however fit I am, I still need to be more aware, and very very very careful. Unity. Peace. Harmony. And good health to all.”
Milind started his Unity Run with his wife, Ankita Konwar. They had been sharing timely updates on social media about their progress.
Images Credit: Instagram \ Milind Soman.
