VIRAL: Teenager runs 8km after 10-hour shift as part of nightly routine
Inspiring millions and having us question our own nightly routines, this teens is taking the internet by storm.
Run, Forrest, run...
A nightly routine that includes a "brisk" 8km run after a 10-hour shift at McDonald's for this 19-year-old.
Watch this roadside interview on the go:
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Show the Kiki challenge flames, this teen has so much endurance that he is able to maintain his breath for this seamless interview.
Upon being asked a series of questions, we get an insight into Pradeep Mehra's life.
This hard-working man works at McDonald's in a 10-hour shift that ends at night and after his shift he proceeds to go about his nightly routine in order to reach his dreams.
When film-maker Vinod Kapri happened to be driving by and "was alarmed at first, worried that the boy was in trouble," he decided to engage with Pradeep.
Vinod cracked his window and asked if the young man needed help. During their long conversation, it was revealed that the boy was all well and good.
This video, which has been going viral on Twitter and YouTube, depicts the boy running as though he is being chased.
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In the video above, Pradeep explains that he is training to fulfil a life-long goal of joining the army.
The reason he runs at night is because it's the only available time between helping his brother care for their ailing parents and his 1pm to 11pm shift at work.
Pradeep is a boy on a mission, and his story offers both inspiration and insight into the lives of India’s working poor.
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This inspiring story has won our hearts and inspired us to think about what we are doing with our time. When someone has a dream, anything is possible.
We wish Pradeep all the best in his coming endeavours and hope for some good news soon.
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