Hyderabad, Oct. 12 -- Endurance athlete and triathlon coach Suresh Kumar Goriparthy has come a long way from sprinting at LB Stadium in 1995 and winning a national medal in 1997 to competing in demanding long-distance endurance events.

Since running his first marathon in Athens in 2010, he has completed one Full Ironman, five Half Ironmans, all seven World Marathon Majors and marathons across five continents, including challenging races in Oman and Estonia.

Detailing the immense physical and mental demands of swimming, cycling, and running, Suresh emphasised that success relies heavily on meticulous planning, strict discipline, and patience rather than just raw fitness.

Reflecting on the toughest moments, while speaking to ANI, he said...