He used to tell me how he and other engineers used to work whenever there was a problem in the ship's engine room. The engine room temperature is around 50 degrees and they have nothing but re-hydrating water to drink, come out of the room once every half an hour just to have a breath of fresh air. One has to be physically, mentally and emotionally fit and also have their knowledge in material science, thermodynamics, electrical engineering, electronics engineering at their practical best to work and fix that problem.
I have come across few production issues in office, but still I have troubleshooted them whilst working in AC rooms with proper food. Whenever anyone complains about working late in office, I used to tell them my Marine friend's story.
Coming back to the Marathon, I was really taken aback by the sight of some of our Indian runners over there. Lot of them had come from villages and competed in it. They were running with their bare feet. I couldn't believe my fellow Indians ran half marathon on their bare feet. Lot of us have lot of resources but we never realize that we are gifted unless we see others' plight.
Hats off to my friend Elan for completing the Half Marathon without any practice and Hats off to my fellow Indians who completed the marathon and half marathon in their bare feet!!!
