Hah. Knew the title would get the stampeding hordes here. The hit rate on this post went up even before I clicked publish. But now that you’ve made it, stay. And listen to this:
The marathon this Sunday? I’m going to be there. A speck among a million Mumbaikars, resembling the mango that is the color of my tee. Walking for Ummeed and India Helps. I’m no different in my intentions. I feel the same way as the rest of my team. So I’ll leave clearer voices to speak for me while I limber up and flex my fingers to sign the slew of autographs you’re going to beg of me.
Only on one condition, of course. Read about the two causes close to my heart. One an old faithful bond, the other a deeply cherished newborn association. Come Sunday, the legs will pitch in. And hopefully, bring us helping hands in their wake.
And Bombay, my beloved Bombay, she’ll shine, shine, shine.
Wisdom Wears Neon Pyjamas 
Am pitching in with my cheering ….Go for it!!
And Bombay will glow with pride
…she has all our prayers and goodwill 🙂
Godspeed OJ! This post, as ever, is beautifully written. I will be there with you in spirit – and for this one time, you may want to switch out the OJ for some Gatorade. Mumbai could use an extra bit of zing.
Good luck, OJ! Will be thinking of you and cheering you on!!!
And with all that sweat pouring out of you, you’ll glow, glow, glow!!
Shine on beautiful writer and may God grant you winged-feet on M-Day!
As Ive cheered elsewhere…” Bhaag OJ Bhaag” (to the theme of Bhaag Dhano Bhaag)
All the best!
With you in spirit:)
Run Oj Run!!! i ll wait with my pom-poms, wearing an ultra miniskirt and a matching tee to cheer u up…
Run Oj Run!!! Three cheers for our OJ!!
All the best, OJ.
All the best, Girl!
Kick ass, OJ!
Run OJ Run, and hear all of us cheering you on, footfall for footfall. and when you’ve reached the hallowed line, sweaty and hot, a telepathic bear hug awaits you there. I’ll try and spot you on tv! I’m so proud, and it’s such a sodden parent thing to say, but hell I’m so proud. Other friends are running too: so the steps of hundreds of kindered spirits should set the ball of hope rolling…
Thank you, all! Off in less than an hour. 🙂
jus popped in.
oh she’ gone already?
OJ, I’ve linked to you in my Marathon post. Hope that’s ok.
A newly polite Parul
Hey, OJ, i hope you had a good time
That you finished the ‘thon in good rythm and rhyme
So worthy being your cause
You have our combined applause
Now hydrate yourself with some cool fresh lime!
How did it go?
Back to acknowledge each of your comments:
M: Thank you, I think she did. 🙂
CEEJ: Ceeeeeeeeeeeeeej! Bombay misses you! I miss you! 😦 What happened to coming down for Jan Fest?
Nitya: Thank you. 🙂
M4: “Horses sweat, men perspire and women glow.” Right? 😉
aneela z: I certainly wasn’t trotting that quickly. 😉
dipali: Thank you, Dipali.
D Rat: That may cheer up the Boy more than me, but thanks for the offer. 🙂
wordjunkie, rajni, sujatha: Thank you, ladies.
Nino’s Mum: I waved into all the cameras I could see, especially for you. 😀
maidinmalaysia: Gone and back.
Parul: Perfectly.
Aunty G: Lemon barley water was pretty good too. 🙂
Piper: Well. Post coming up.
hey OJ
it was fun no?
good show girl
kbpm: Absolutely! 🙂 Congratulations on your marvellous effort and may this be just the beginning.