About Me
Parul Sheth is a mother, runner, architect, and a published author of a book ‘The Running Soul: My Journey from Darkness to Light”, which has sold over 3000 copies. This book is the story of how she evolved from a non-athlete to a marathoner, running the race of her life at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon in 2014, at the ripe young age of 42. More importantly, it is an account of how, in the process, she evolved as a person.
Over the last 14 years, she has run 9 full marathons, over 40 Half marathons and several other races, including a Half Ironman. Her personal best for a full marathon is 3:48, and she ran the prestigious Boston Marathon in April 2017. In between, she has brought up 2 accomplished teenagers as a single parent, worked as an architect designing popular restaurants, and is the CEO of her household
She now speaks at various corporate events, communities and sports meets. She is also a certified Health and Wellness coach (ICF approved), and a certified Marathon Coach (ACSM certified).
Life for me has been about challenges, some were thrown at me and some I chose. As I live each day, I learn to endure. I may not always emerge a winner, but I hope to keep on evolving, getting stronger.
“We know what we are but know not what we may be.”
– Hamlet, Act 4, Sc. 5 (William Shakespeare)
Find me : parulATtherunningsoulDOTcom
DILIP SHAH
Congratulations for being mother, runner , architect & now writer , above all you have been always my darling & naughty but nice niece
Reshma Sanghi
Getting inspired by the minute..
Pankaj Rathi
Getting inspired by each and every word on this website
Sunita Rajwade
May you keep running. And smiling . And writing. And designing buildings. And being a mom.
Malini Joel
Hello Mam,
I would like to follow ur blog, however I do not see a ‘follow’ option !
Congratulations on ur Running , very impressive .
Cheerzzzz n All the Best
MJ
Parul
have put it finally! do follow it- thanks.
Susangat
Keep on running and inspiring people…. Cheers
Vaidehi
Parul, I’m blessed to know about you and your marathon ..Many people must have been inspired ..but, I’m lucky to know about you and ur running .. one more pair of foot to follow you .. All the Best !!! Vaidehi 🙂
Parul
Thanks for your kind words and support vaidehi. Truly touched. 🙂
dr Hemalini Samant
hi Parul ,
cheers to u … fantastic .. wish i was as motivated as u r .
Hemalini
Parul
Thank you! We all have our stength within us. We just need to find it!! 🙂
Abhishek sharma
Hi parul,
I read your couple of blog articles. Your stories are motivational. I had completed ADHM-15 in 2:17:09. It was better from my life’s 1st half marathon timing 2:42:00 held in indore (M.P) feb-15 .
I want to continue this zeal & run too many marathons in my life.
Please guide me to keep my pitch high.
Thanks,
Abhishek sharma
Parul
Sure. Firstly congratulations! Well done. 25 minutes is huge! You ran very strong. And for the future…Happy to help! Keep the motivation high. And do remember.- hard work is the only way. Feel to email me ? all the best!
Abhishek Sharma
Nice to see your reply 🙂
i have missed SCMM-15 registration this year as i was focusing on ADHM-15.
Do you target specific events ? which is next after SCMM.
I want to make it under 2 hrs now.
Parul
SCMM is my marquee race. So nothing much planned after that! Will enjoy off season for a while ?. Yes. Sub 2 is a good target. And adhm is the best race for that. All the best!
santhoshkumarkolkunda
Namaskar Madam,
We bow to your will and spirit, with which you have set an example for all of us, I just read your book” The Running Soul” which I come across by accidentally in a store after my first half marathon in Delhi, its a great source of inspiration, especially for the youngsters like me, once again I thank you madam.
Yours in service,
Adv.Santhosh Kolkunda
National Secretary,
Indian Youth Congress
Parul
thank you sir for your kind response-i am sorry about the delayed response. something was wrong with my server.
i am honoured that you read my book. thank you again
Naresh Motta
The vivacity and verve you exhibit in your writing and on racing course — kudos.
Parul
Thank you!!! All your encouragement keeps me going in my running as well as my writing 🙂
Vikas khare
Hi,
It was nice reading … Its motivating i also participated in scmm 2016 and finished in 4 hrs 28 minutes. This was my third scmm. Willing to finish it with a better timing next year. Suggestions welcome on improving my timing.
Regards
Vikas khare
Parul
Hard work hard work hard work! ? the only way. Thank you for reading ?
Prateek
Hi Parul, I feel so proud and inspired reading your blog and knowing you in person….. Hope to run with you soon … Pls keep inspiring ????????
Parul
Thank you Prateek. The pleasure is mine too. Yes. Look forward to seeing you.
Abhishek Sharma
Hi parul,
This is abhishek from Ujjain.
I want to run Full marathon SCMM 2017 . I have run three half marathons till now with best time 2:17:09. I will also participate in ADHM-2016
I would need your guidance as you have run around 4-5 full marathons.
I am confident & hoping for best. 🙂
Thanks,
Abhishek Sharma
Parul
Hi Abhishek. That’s great that you are running regularly and have decided on the full marathon in 2017. That’s a perfect goal. My advice would be simply- continue running all year round. Jan to December. A first marathon needs one years preparation. Take part in a lot of 21km races. And aim to finish strong. The first one is always about conquering the distance. All the best. You can email me- parul@thwrunningsoul.com.
All the best
Parul
Hey. Good one. And all the best. Happy to help! Feel free to email. 🙂
kranti
Parul, in addition to being multi talented person, you are a wonderful soul as well. Keep it up! and wish you all the best!!!
Parul
Thank you kranti! Look forward to getting to know you better!
Prem
How was your ADHM 2016. Looking forward to your account of the visit, run and overall how it was for you and your friends.
Cheers….
Parul
Thanks. Yes. Hope to have it up soon!