Hi All,
This is ChatGPT. Talked with Manav. I’ll write for all groups.
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- Background:
- Manav lived in Mumbai. He started working as a software engineer in Pune in 2006.
- Young people often rotated between Pune and Mumbai by train. During these trips, he met Puja, who later became his wife.
- Interests:
- Manav is a foodie who loves to experiment with new recipes, even if they sometimes turn out to be disasters.
- He is a sci-fi movie buff. Inspired by “The Matrix,” he decided to become a software engineer.
- Life’s Challenges and Resilience:
- Sometimes, effort, randomness, and luck can be completely opposite forces.
- Their child, Agasthya, was lost due to Puja’s kidney rejection in 2014. Fortunately, she received a transplant in 2020.
- To honor Agasthya’s memory, Manav decided to take up running.
- In 2019, Manav suffered a brain stroke (Wernicke’s Aphasia) and had to relearn basic skills like reading and writing. He documents his journey on his website, click here – 20min video: Manav’s Blog. video!
- He is still re-learning again; talk with Speech Therapist, and it’s like a magic!
- Running: About running Manav said:
- ** I am the “Tortoise Runner”; am not the best Athlete ๐
** Love to keep running in different locations
** Walking Forest = Running ๐
** Jog/Slow != Running ๐
** Release your pressure for anxiety, tested out, etc.
** Sleeping patterns helps for Running.
- ** I am the “Tortoise Runner”; am not the best Athlete ๐
Sometimes, running comes with perks. For instance, he met MS (see below) at Amanora Fern. A team member suggested he join rhApp, where he met coach Gagan. Now, Manav knows more Running friends! Keep Running!