It's rare to see three generations of a family taking part in a marathon together.
On Sunday, 57 - year - young Delhi Police Inspector Heera Lal Baliyan participated in Airtel Half Marathon with his son and grandchildren and joined that rare group.
He was accompanied by his 32 - year - old son Manoj Kumar Baliyan, Manoj's four - year - old daughter Bhoomi, and Bhavesh, child of his younger son Maninder Kumar Baliyan who is an Inspector in the Border Security Force (BSF).
Sharing the secrets of his fitness, Baliyan, a decorated police inspector, said, "Initially, kabaddi, wrestling and running were my hobbies, which turned into habits.
Every morning, I run up to 10 km.
I have been participating in half - marathons since 2009.
Today's race is the 10th of my life. "
Talking about another interesting facet of senior Baliyan, Manoj told IANS that his father completed Masters degree in yoga along with two daughters - in - law Seema Kumari Baliyan and Sonu Baliyan.