Nobody loves the Mumbai Marathon as much as Girish Mallya. The 50-year-old is among only four runners to have competed in all 20 editions of the prestigious Gold Label race in the city. Mahesh Salvi, Hirendra Kurani and Raj Vadgama are the other three. The foursome are part of the TMM’s Legends Club. And ahead of his 21st shot at the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Mallya’s raring to go.

It all began with cricket

Mallya’s tryst with endurance running began at the age of 15, with cricket. “I used to play cricket at the school and college level, and loved fielding. In fact, I used to field for both sides. I was probably one of the few weird guys, who would willingly field as a sweeper [deep midwicket on the leg side or deep cover on the off side],” the Deonar-resident told mid-day on Thursday.