'Almost gave up': Melbourne-based Tanay could barely run 200 metres. Now he runs multiple marathons

Tanay started running a year back with the help of an Instagram fitness community and has participated in multiple races including Nike Melbourne Marathon 2024, Ho Chi Minh International Half Marathon 2024 and Sydney World Major Marathon 2025. Credits: supplied

SBS Hindi recently spoke to Tanay Shah, who flew from Melbourne to participate in the Sydney World Major Marathon 2025. From barely running 2 kilometers a year ago to completing multiple marathons, Tanay shares his preparation journey and how running turned out to be a 'mental therapy' for him, helping him overcome everyday stress and challenges.

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Published 3 September 2025 2:51pm

By Bhavya Pandey

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SBS Hindi recently spoke to Tanay Shah, who flew from Melbourne to participate in the Sydney World Major Marathon 2025. From barely running 2 kilometers a year ago to completing multiple marathons, Tanay shares his preparation journey and how running turned out to be a 'mental therapy' for him, helping him overcome everyday stress and challenges.

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