In this extraordinary episode of RUNPOD, we bring you the story of Brig Rajesh Kakkar, an accomplished rheumatologist, veteran officer, and now a determined marathoner who redefined the meaning of resilience. Born in 1952 and having braved the storm of ischemic heart disease, angioplasty, and a triple-vessel CABG in 2021, Brig Kakkar laced up his running shoes at the age of 71 — and hasn’t looked back since.

With regular 10K runs already part of his routine, he’s now training for his first Half Marathon this August at AFMC, proving that starting lines don’t come with age limits. For him, running isn’t about speed or distance — it’s about health, longevity, and living with purpose.

Tune in for an episode that celebrates the power of the human will, the joy of second chances, and the quiet strength of a man running not just against the odds — but joyfully with them.