Biography Of Prajna Pujary
Career Highlights
10k runs - 60
21k Half marathons - 31
25k runs - 4
35k runs - 2
42k Full marathons - 6
Team relay runs - 7
Ultra runs - 17
Podium finishes:
24hr Individual Mumbai Stadium Run 2022 - 2nd runner up
The Maze Run 2022 - 1st runner up
Olympeo The Nature Trail 2021 - 1st runner up
Naneghat Marathon 2021 - winner
12hr Mumbai Stadium Run 2021 all women relay team - winner
Lonavala Varsha Marathon 2019 - 1st runner up
Mumbai Hot Ultra 2019 - winner
ET Marathon 2019 - 2nd runner up
Master Foundation Run 2018 - 2nd runner up
Awards:
Won the best running family in MRR awards 2018
Nominated for MRR awards for 3 consecutive years (2017-2018)
Personal Best
100 miles Pune to Mumbai in 3days 2018
104kms in 24hrs Mumbai Stadium Run 2022
75kms in 13hrs in 2017
50kms in 7hrs 38mins in 2022
Full marathon in 5:17mins in 2020
Half marathon in 2:11mins 2019
10kms in 62mins in 2019
My Best Athletic Moment
Achieving a podium finish in the 24hr Mumbai stadium run on December 11, 2022, which also coincided with my birthday, was an unforgettable milestone. Scaling the Everest base camp in April 2023 was a dream come true and a deeply fulfilling experience.
My Favourite Brooks Shoes
Hyperion max
My 2024 Race Calendar
I have registered for a full marathon scheduled for August in Hyderabad. Additionally, i plan to undertake an ultra run of 50k in November or December. To prepare for these challenges, i will participate in local events as part of my training whenever they occur.
My Sporting Journey
I am passionate about adventure and travel, and my journey into running began in 2015, inspired by my husband Chetan, who is also a runner. What started as a way to explore new places quickly evolved into a journey of self-discovery.
Since my first 5/10 km run in 2015, I progressed to half marathons in 2016, ultra running in 2017, and challenging events like the intercity Pune to Mumbai 100 miles and Gwalior to Delhi 375 km relay run in 2018. I achieved another milestone by completing the TMM full marathon in 2019.
Following a hiatus due to the pandemic, i made a comeback with my third 12hr individual stadium run in 2021 and went on to participate in the 24 hrs individual Mumbai stadium run in 2022. One of my most significant achievements was successfully scaling the Everest base camp at 5364 meters in April 2023.
Now in my 9th year of running, it has become more than a hobby—it's a lifestyle. It shapes my mornings, organizes my days, and provides time for introspection. Running is a personal journey that brings me immense joy and fulfillment.
Beyond personal goals, i am dedicated to promoting women's empowerment through fitness, believing in its profound impact on mental and physical well-being. For these reasons and more, I lace up my shoes almost daily, putting one foot in front of the other with a passion for running that continues to grow.
