Listen "Episode 8: On the Frontlines and Finish Lines"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Brig Dr J Muthukrishnan speaks with Col Rajesh Adhau, SM (G)—a decorated officer, sports medicine specialist, and endurance athlete whose journey spans battlefields, mountain summits, and marathon finish lines.Commissioned in 1997, Col Adhau served as the Regimental Medical Officer during the Kargil War with 13 JAK RIF (PVC), a chapter of his life that found its way into two acclaimed films: LOC – Kargil and Shershah. Beyond his military service, he has summitted several Himalayan peaks including Mt Bhagirathi-II and Leo Pargil, and set records through grueling motorcycle expeditions across India's highest passes.A passionate runner, he has participated in numerous full and half marathons, ultra-distance events like the Khardung La Challenge (72 km) and the 164 km Kargil Ultra, and continues to pursue fitness as a way of life.Join us as he shares insights on resilience, discipline, and how the spirit of service seamlessly blends with the rhythm of running.
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