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Inspiring lady

The Himalayan Times
6 June 2017
Inspiring lady

It was inspiring news to read about an 85 year old lady running eight kilometres training course every morning “South Africa’s record-breaking running  “Grand Dame” going strong at 85 (THT, July 4, Page 1). Is it not encouraging knowing an 85 years old lady, a world record holder, from Johannesburg suburbs running a half marathon in just over two hours in her later life? In May, she was invited to compete in Switzerland where she completed a half-marathon in two hours five minutes, setting a world record for her age group. She has no intention of slowing down in the days to come.THT deserves appreciation for bringing out such a motivating news on its first page.

Fast walking and light jogging in the morning for about an hour is the best exercise to burn excess calorie, say physicians. This will help to stabilize the blood pressure and lower blood sugar level. For this, one should be equipped with proper walking/jogging shoes and attires. Pollution free environment is the most desirable element for joggers. However, it has been acute problem for people residing in urban areas where the air pollution is very high. Kathmandu is becoming one of the most polluted cities in the world. Due to lack of proper planning of the government for the metropolitan city, people are suffering heavily from respiratory problems.

Open spaces have almost disappeared due to rapid urbanization. In the next few years, Kathmandu people suffering from lung diseases will significantly increase according to Tropical Disease Control Hospital, Teku if the government does not immediately take any measures to control growing air pollution.

Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj


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