There’s a certain kind of silence that surrounds an early morning run — the kind that wraps around your thoughts and lets you hear your heartbeat clearly for the first time all week. For Urmila Bane, that silence once echoed with self-doubt, but today, it pulses with power. Her journey didn’t begin with a race bib or a podium. It started with a quiet goal: to feel healthy again. And what followed was a transformation not just of body, but of spirit.
"It started as weight loss. It became self-love."
The first few runs were brutally humbling. Every step felt heavier than expected, and short distances felt impossibly long. But Urmila kept showing up — one day, one run, one breath at a time. What began as an effort to lose a few kilos slowly evolved into something deeper. Running became her therapy.
No longer just about changing her body, it became her escape, her clarity, and her discipline. Each run began carving out a version of her that felt stronger, more centered, more herself.
The Ritual of the Week
Urmila’s weekly routine isn’t just structured — it’s a rhythm, a personal pulse that keeps her grounded.
Mondays are gentle, a day to stretch, rest, and recover. Tuesdays push her limits with speed and interval training. By Wednesday, she settles into a long, easy 15k paired with strength work — “just to keep the momentum going,” she says casually, as if 15 kilometers is just another walk in the park.
Thursdays mean hills — tough, deliberate climbs that build grit. Fridays flex with intuition: a short recovery jog, or rest if her body calls for it. And Saturday is her sanctuary — the long run, sometimes stretching past 25 kilometers, the distance giving her space to think, process, and simply be. Sundays, she slows it down with an easy jog or walk. Active recovery, with intention.
"You don’t need to be fast or perfect to call yourself a runner."
The hardest battles weren’t on the track — they were in her mind. Self-doubt was an early and persistent companion. “Am I fit enough?” “Do I belong?” Those quiet questions can be louder than cheering crowds. Add in the physical toll — injuries, plateaus, the days when her mind gave up before her legs — and you’ve got a perfect storm of discouragement.
But Urmila didn’t stop. She shifted her mindset. She stopped comparing herself to others. She started honoring rest as much as effort. She learned to listen to her body, to break distances into small checkpoints, to lean on mantras and memory. And slowly, the narrative changed.
Resilience replaced self-doubt. Progress replaced pressure. Pride replaced perfectionism.
"Motivation fades. Habits remain."
Even now, there are days when staying in bed seems more tempting than lacing up. But Urmila leans on routine, not motivation. She visualizes the post-run feeling — that quiet satisfaction, that internal high — and lets it pull her up and out. Her goals are what carry her through, especially on low-energy days.
“I didn’t find Sorgen. Sorgen found me.”
In the search for high-quality gear that could support her on long runs, Urmila stumbled across Sorgen. It wasn’t about flashy branding — it was about comfort, performance, and trust. The Sorgen Sports Compression Socks quickly became a staple in both her training and race-day kits.
She talks about them like one would a trusted teammate — soft, breathable fabric, zero slipping, and the kind of compression that actually makes a difference in recovery. For someone who values balance and listens to her body, they became more than gear — they became part of the ritual.
Advice to Beginners: “Start small. Stay consistent. Don’t compare.”
For those just stepping onto the track or preparing for their first big race, Urmila’s advice is gentle but firm. Build the habit. Respect your body. Stop chasing numbers and start enjoying the process. And when the tough days come — and they will — remember why you started. You’re not just building distance. You’re building yourself.
Running Free — A Dream in Motion
Someday, she wants to cross a finish line in a city she’s never been to — not to set a record, but to remind herself of how far she’s come. Because her dream isn’t just to run fast — it’s to run free, to travel, to explore, and to spark something in someone else.
Urmila isn’t chasing a perfect pace. She’s chasing meaning. And in every stride, every uphill climb, every early morning start, she’s writing a story that inspires others to take their first step.
Follow her journey — the grit, the growth, and the joy: @unfound_sparkle
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