Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Kolkata Educator Runs Marathons, Defies Ageism at Nearly 60
Aruna Bhaskar, a special educator from Kolkata, is proving that it's never too late to achieve your goals.
At 59, she started running marathons and ultra-marathons.
She trains daily, balancing her runs with work and family life.
Aruna's dedication has inspired her students.
Her journey shows that with discipline, anyone can overcome challenges and stay active.
Her goal is to continue running, focusing on distance rather than speed, and inspiring others.
Aruna Bhaskar, a 59-year-old special educator, has completed multiple marathons.
She began running seriously in 2019 after being encouraged by her husband.
Bhaskar ran the Tata Mumbai Marathon and a 50km ultra in Lonavala.
Her daily routine includes early morning runs, workouts, and household chores.
Bhaskar aims to continue running for distance and inspire others.
- Who
- Aruna Bhaskar, a 59-year-old special educator.
- What
- Completing marathons and ultra-marathons.
- When
- Started running seriously in 2019.
- Where
- Kolkata and various marathon locations.
- Why
- To challenge ageism and maintain fitness.
- Name
- Aruna Bhaskar
- Age
- 59
- Occupation
- Special Educator
- Running Achievements
- Completed multiple marathons, including the Tata Mumbai Marathon; Completed a 50km ultra marathon
- Started Running
- 2019