In the Long Run: Lessons on Resilience, Focus, and Finding Yourself Beyond Work

What Can Long Distance Running Teach Us About Living a Fulfilling Life? For Sundeep Singh, once a studious child chasing IIT dreams, the answer came step by step on the open road. Something that began as a pastime soon became a way of life. Along those solitary miles, Sundeep learned what no textbook could teach: how to face setbacks with strength, embrace uncertainty with focus, and pursue growth with patience. This isn't only a book about running. In the Long Run distils Sundeep's journey into timeless lessons that go beyond it. It's not about speed, stamina, or finish lines, but about persistence, self-discovery, and finding purpose beyond work and worldly measures of success. You don't need to be a runner or even a fitness enthusiast to find yourself in these pages. Whether you are chasing a dream, navigating failure, or simply learning to keep moving one step at a time, this book will help you see your own path with renewed perspective.

SUNDEEP SINGH is a Managing Director with Accenture's Sustainability practice, where he helps organizations transition to net-zero and drive systemic change. A passionate runner and change leader, he completed 100 half-marathons in 100 days to raise awareness about air pollution in India. In the Long Run draws on his running journey to inspire resilience and purpose.