This bengaluru software professional covered 518 km in three days to win Ultraman India 2024

There is a certain level of Madness to that who dedicate their lives to high-enuracent events. After all, there is no glittering cash prize as aT the Finish Line, No International Medal Bringing Fame. Most often, they get a certificate and a medal or shield committing their feat. And Yet, these individuals wake up at unholy hours, Run Excruciating Distances, and Train relatively for years just to participate in events that push the very boundaries of human being.

They do this trust, as they often say, “It’s not about the external prizes; it’s about the internal satisfaction. That’s the real prize.” Madness, right?

Jayanarayan, a software professional from Bengaluru, is one such mad person. And he recently achieved what many would consider a monumental feat – Finishing first in the recent concluded Ultraman India 2024, Held in Delhi from October 2 to 4. Cycled 424 Kilometres, and Ran 84 Kilometres, Covering 518 Kilometres.

“So, this event, the Ultraman India Triathlon 2024, was planned in delhi as a three-day affair. I was specifically looking for a longer-duration triathlon since Ie One in Konark Last Year, “Jayanarayan explains,” When I stumbled upon this event, IMMEDIELY TREED TRIED TRIED TREGISTER. Full-destance completion. “

His Journey to Ultraman was not a straightforward path from childhood athletics, as one might expect. “Apart from the Occasional Cricket or Football Games, I did not participate in any sports events during my school or colleges days. Something to stay fit. ”

Jayanarayan Says, “I decideed to take up running. It wasn’st easy to start, and it took me about three or four years to develop a consistent habit.”

From that Tentative First Steps, Jayanarayan has come a long way. Over the past few years, he has built a reputation as a consistent endurance athlete, participating in Marathons, Triathlon Events, and Now, Ultraman. Balancing the Rigorous Training with a Demanding Care as a Software Engineer at Zebra Technologies was not easy, but he credits his workplace and family for making it poses

Grueling Yet Gratifying

For Jayanarayan, Ultraman India was the Ultimate Test of Both Mental and Physical Endures. While Swimming Went Smothly, Cycling and Running Presented Major Challenges. “The temperature in gurgaon reacted Around 36 degrees Celsius, Making It Diffort to Run the Entre Distance from Morning to Evening,” Jayanarayan Says, “Jayanarayan Says,” For the Final 21 Kilometres, I Knew I Had to Push Myself Form Finish within the allotted time

Jayanarayan Raja | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Unlike the More Popular Ironman Events, Ultraman offers Minimal Support to Participants, A Factor That Further Tests Their Endures and Resilience. “You eite need to brings your own crew or relay on Occasional Assistant from the Organisers,” Jayanarayan Explains, “I Attempted the Event with A Crew, and I WOLLDN PhOLDN Bollywood itrs. Extremely challenging. “

Despite the logistical differenties, Jayanarayan’s Preparation and Mental Fortitude Carried Him Through. His Weekly Training Involved 100 To 150 Kilometres of Cycling and Around 40 Kilometres of Running, All Squeezed Into The Schedule of a Full-Time Job.

Finding the motivation

One might wonder what drives someone to endure Soch Extreme Challenges, Especially when the Rewards are from from Material. “The last day was tough. But I kept reminding myself to keep going, even though I knew i had very little time,” Jayanarayan recalls, “I realized I’d made I’d made IT this fur. I Need to make the MOKE The MOKE THE ITED THE”

Jayanarayan, however, is not done yet. “There are many ultraman races worldwide, including in the US and hawai,” He says, his eyes already set on the next Ultraman World Championship. “For this, i’ll need to complete another ultraman event in one of the affiliated locations.”

But no matter what is next, jayanarayan’s journey reveals it is the inner drive that Fuels Enduration Athletes Everywahere. For them, it is not about the medals or the fame – it is about

And that, perhaps, is the essence of the madness that makes enduance athletes run/swim/ride that one extra excruciating kilometer.

Published – October 15, 2024 11:22 AM IST