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Ankita Konwar on '7 days of highway runs' to Statue of Unity with Milind Soman: Experience of a lifetime

Published on: Aug 22, 2021, 09:38:52 IST
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Ankita Konwar on '7 days of highway runs' to Statue of Unity with Milind Soman: Experience of a lifetime (Instagram/@ankita_earthy)
Ankita Konwar on '7 days of highway runs' to Statue of Unity with Milind Soman: Experience of a lifetime (Instagram/@ankita_earthy)

Ankita Konwar took to Instagram to reveal that soon she will reach the Statue of Unity with Milind Soman. This will end their marathon from Mumbai to the monument. Talking about her 'seven days of highway runs', Ankita said that it was an experience of a lifetime.

Internet's favourite fitness enthusiast couple Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar, never cease to amaze their online family with their dedication towards a healthy lifestyle. The husband and wife recently impressed their fans when they announced that they were running from Mumbai to the Statue of Unity. The couple began their on-foot journey on August 15, and on Saturday night, Ankita posted a new video to update fans that they will soon reach the end of their marathon.

Ankita shared a video of herself and Milind running on the road towards the Statue of Unity. She revealed that they had been running on the highway for seven days now, and it was an experience of a lifetime.

Ankita captioned the clip, "7 days of highway runs!!! Reaching the statue tomorrow. This has been an experience of a lifetime! Will definitely share more on that later, too tired to type now. #unityrun #statueofunity #runningcouple #runnersofindia." Watch the video here:

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The video shows Ankita and Milind completing the 'Unity Run' marathon dressed in their running gear. Four days ago, Ankita had revealed that their journey from Mumbai to Statue of Unity was about 416 km, out of which Milind had completed over 160 km. At that time, she had run more than 100 km. The couple will reach the Statue of Unity today.

Meanwhile, talking about being fit at 55, Milind said in a recent interview with IndiaToday.in, "I am sure that if anyone starts now, then at 55 they will also manage. This can actually be a great time to adopt certain habits and to prioritise your life, because health and fitness are important. Over a period of time, one can achieve any level of fitness that one wants. I've been doing it for the past 50 years."

Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar tied the knot in 2018 in Alibaug near Mumbai. The couple often goes on runs together and actively motivates each other and their fans to lead a healthy lifestyle and have clean eating habits. They even upload pictures and videos on social media to do the same.

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    Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More