Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar Share Fitness, Marriage Lessons
Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar are a married couple who enjoy fitness and adventure.
They run marathons, swim and take part in difficult endurance events.
Milind said he first tried a marathon in Mumbai in 2004, even though he did not like running at first.
Finishing that race made him believe he could challenge himself further.
Ankita is taking part in the JBG Kolkata Marathon for the third year.
She liked that the event introduced women pacers for every category.
The couple said people should exercise at a pace that feels right for them.
They also said fitness should help people feel good inside, not just look different.
They believe trying new experiences and understanding your body can make life more enjoyable.
Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar discussed endurance sports, fitness and their nine-year marriage in Calcutta.
Soman recalled beginning marathon running at the 2004 Mumbai Marathon after initially disliking the activity.
The couple has completed Iron Man events, while Soman has also undertaken the Ultraman triathlon and long-distance swims.
Konwar praised the JBG Kolkata Marathon’s new Pacer Programme, which includes a woman pacer in every category.
Both said fitness is primarily about feeling good, self-awareness and enjoying what the body can do, rather than appearance.
- Who
- Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar.
- What
- The couple discussed their fitness routines, endurance achievements, marriage and involvement with the JBG Kolkata Marathon.
- When
- The interview took place in the week before the JBG Kolkata Marathon, scheduled for November 29; the article does not provide the interview’s exact date.
- Where
- Calcutta, during a visit to The Telegraph’s t2 office.
- Why
- They were in the city for the JBG Kolkata Marathon jersey reveal and spoke about their lifestyle and relationship.
- JBG Kolkata Marathon
- Scheduled for November 29; Soman described it as a growing and pioneering event.
- Pacer Programme
- The marathon introduced a woman pacer in every category, according to Konwar.
- Marathon debut
- Soman ran the half marathon at the first Mumbai Marathon in 2004.
- Ultraman challenge
- Soman described it as a three-day triathlon involving a 10-kilometre swim, 420 kilometres of cycling and an 84-kilometre run.
- Pinkathon
- Soman started the women-focused fitness event in 2012.
- Marriage
- Soman and Konwar have been married for nine years.