Durga Pandey

“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. – Nietzsche”

City: Fremont State: CA

Favorite Shoe: Nike Size: 9

Age: 30.5 years old

Marital Status: Single

Family members:
Many

What I do for work:
I engineer..

Places I’ve called home and why I like where I am now:
I've lived in a bunch of places in India, Munich, Boston and the bay area in California. I love the bay area for its beautioful weather, strong innovative spirit and natural beauty of all kinds..

When I started running and what got me started:
I ran a bit in high school. Then after 7 years, I went for a walk on the Stanford dish and got hooked..

What does running mean to me:
I find it hard to answer this question. Just makes me feel very good for some reason. Maybe because I like doing difficult stuff..

Running accomplishments:
Boston half marathon(2.04), Marin headlands half marathon(2.50).

What I like about trail/mountain running:
The great scenery and fresh air..

Favorite running trail and why:
Marin headlands.. The view is just gorgeous.

Favorite trail/mountain race and why:
I have only done one so far..

Best running experience:
Finisihing the Marin headlands golden gate half marathon was very satisfying. It was hard, and I had a sprained foot, but I had to do it..

Worst running experience:
Nothing as yet..

Neatest thing found on a run:
My unknown stamina

Running related bathroom stop story:
I am just amazed at seeing the very elderly run so strong..

Something non running related that no one would guess about me:
Music crazy..

Other hobbies and interests:
Reading, writing, cooking..

Other stuff:
Life is beautiful is a great movie..

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