He ran his first marathon at the age of 52 (Delhi, 1985). By the time he was 75, Dr Ashish Roy had completed 82 such endurance runs. Now, the 80-year-old cardiologist is in the city to partake in his 115th marathon. “My family members frequently warn me that my legs will wear out because of this constant running. They tell me that I have created sufficient records and it’s time now to rest,” Dr Roy told MiD DAY.

Before giving in to his passion for running, Dr Roy had served in the Air Force for 21 years. Pic/Sayed Sameer Abedi