Mumbai:  Says 26/11 redefined the marathon for him
The Mumbai marathon to be run on January 18, 2009 has a new focus. The slogan of the event, which for its five previous editions was 'Run Mumbai Run' is now, 'Mumbai runs to secure its future' in wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.
Mumbai runs to the beat of a different drummer (actor John Abraham) who said in the press conference held at the Trident on Sunday evening that he "would be on the podium cheering on the runners." John is the brand ambassador for the 2009 race, a role he said he considers "a huge honour and will take very seriously."
Courage run
John added that, "The 26/11 redefined for me what the marathon is all about as taking on the terrorists in those days was a marathon of courage. Now, if we all can run together, there is nothing and nobody that can pull us apart."
On the fitness front, John who is right up there with the rest of Bollywood's fab abs brigade said about endurance events like the marathon, "Personally, I love the training and the challenge of how far I can stretch myself."
He also told Mumbaikars running the marathon that, "If you cannot go to the gym every day because of work pressure, do at least watch your diet, it is important to have a good, clean diet for you will be running in the heats."
When asked why Bollywood celebrities endorse brands that may be in conflict with healthy living, John quipped, "I have told one of my brands that I want to endorse their diet version."
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