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Why This Indian Woman Chose Ultramarathons Over MBA

Why This Indian Woman Chose Ultramarathons Over MBA

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What happens when a "good girl" trades an MBA for ultramarathons and designer career paths for desert dust? In this episode of Dirty Brown, Sugandha Singhal joins host, Kriti J to discuss how endurance training became her ultimate tool for self-discovery and social rebellion - from defying the "settled" timeline of her 30s to overcoming self-image issues. It’s a conversation about reclaiming your body, your time, and your right to be "difficult.

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 00:16 - Meet Sugandha Singhal
  • 00:34 - Reality of Ultra Running
  • 05:27- Why most people quit (and she stayed)
  • 07:35 - The 12-hour daily grind
  • 11:36 - The "Bulky" Myth: Women's fitness in India
  • 16:05 - UPSC/MBA dreams vs reality: No regrets
  • 19:36 - Badchalan Energy quiz
  • 23:58 Part II Teaser
  • 24:42 - Bloopers

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