Running Forward |
The return of the Karachi Marathon, with participation numbers steadily climbing and organisers aiming to embed a running culture in the city, is a welcome reminder that urban life need not be defined solely by congestion, stress, and inertia.
At an individual level, the benefits are obvious yet too often ignored. Regular physical activity improves cardiovascular health, mental wellbeing and overall quality of life, outcomes that no amount of reactive healthcare spending can substitute. Yet the value of such events extends far beyond personal fitness. Marathons cultivate discipline, perseverance,........