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Dawn settled softly over Deer Park as students gathered for the annual Earth Day Run — a relaxed morning where movement and meaning met without fanfare. The park’s familiar paths, shaded by trees and dotted with patches of sunlight, provided a calm backdrop for the two-kilometer route that welcomed runners, joggers, and walkers alike.
Moving at Your Own Pace: Experiencing the Earth Day Run
The course offered something for everyone. Some students picked up the pace and ran with focused energy; others kept a steady jog, breath finding an easy rhythm; many chose to walk, enjoying the simple pleasure of being outdoors. That mix of speeds was part of the point: caring for the planet doesn’t look one way. It can be a quick run, a slow walk, or just being present outside for a while.
Beyond the exercise, the run created space to notice small things. Exhausted and sweating, students nevertheless stole little moments to laugh, regroup, and notice the quiet greenery that lined the path — a reminder that nature isn’t only something to learn about in class but something you can experience directly, even if only for an hour.
Leadership in Action: Sports Captain's Role in the Event
The Sports Captain (Aryan Singh Rathore) helped facilitate the smooth execution of the event, ensuring that all activities proceed seamlessly and that participants have a positive and enriching experience. This involved coordinating logistics, managing time effectively, and providing support to both students and staff throughout the event. By fulfilling his role, Aryan, contributed to the success of the Earth Day Run and its objectives of promoting environmental awareness and physical fitness.
When the run wrapped up, the mood was upbeat but gentle. The park felt unchanged, yet everyone carried home a small, lingering sense that their choices mattered. The event didn’t promise big, immediate solutions; instead, it offered a friendly nudge — that small, consistent habits like using a refillable bottle, planting a seed, or walking more often can add up over time.
In the quiet after the event, the park settled back into its usual calm. What remained from the morning wasn’t a grand statement, but a few easy, practical moments that could quietly influence how students think about their everyday choices and their connection to the world around them.
Written by Aryan Singh Rathore, Ananya Jena
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