Most people choose comfort in their 40s and retirement in their 50s. Prashanth Urs chose discomfort instead.

After a decade in banking, he stepped into entrepreneurship—and found running as his anchor. From early mornings at GKVK, Bengaluru, to podium finishes and becoming a familiar name among runners, Prashanth kept pushing his limits.

His biggest test came at the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon in Ladakh—42.195 km on a frozen lake, over 14,000 ft above sea level, in temperatures as low as –24°C. Battling thin air, extreme cold, and exhaustion, he finished the marathon and became part of a Guinness World Record.

This episode is about resilience, discipline, and proving that growth has no age limit. That’s Intentionality.

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Three generations. One rhythm. One purpose. This is the story of the Jain family — Y.S. Rajendra Kumar (85), Darshan Jain (57), and Tanmai Jain (27) — training together for the 2025 Bengaluru Half Marathon. But this isn’t a film about medals or timing. It’s a story about intentional living, discipline, family, and habits that last decades. From long Sunday runs to weekday intervals… From a 5K that started it all to the Procam Slam record… From one woman’s spark (Padmashree) to a movement called Oduba Runners with 100+ athletes… This documentary takes you through: ✓ Their 16-week training journey ✓ Race day at Namma Bengaluru ✓ How they became India’s only 3-generation Procam Slam finishers ✓ The origin story (2009–2019) ✓ Building a community from home to the city ✓ What real intentionality looks like in a family This is not a podcast about running. This is a podcast about showing up — no matter your age, pace, or story. This podcast is sponsored by The Glampies, a glamping destination. You can enjoy the luxury of pods, rawness of nature and thrill of day activities and much more. Learn more at https://theglampies.com This podcast was recorded at MiddleOvers Studios, a podcast studio with cozy studio and industry leading equipment’s. Learn more at https://middleovers.studio