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
