From 1 to 500+ Walkers | How One Man Built Sydney’s Biggest 65km Walk Movement #walking #community

In this episode of The Listening Platform, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Murali Koneru, a man whose life has been defined by a 40-year commitment to "Paada Yatra" (walking on foot). From his first spiritual trek of 330km in India during the 1980s to establishing one of Sydney’s most significant community walks, Murali shares the profound physical and spiritual lessons learned with every step.Explore the evolution of the Sydney Paada Yatra, starting with just one person and growing into a massive community event with over 500 participants. Murali discusses the intricate logistics of organizing a 65km walk, navigating council permissions, and the importance of volunteering. Whether you're interested in endurance, spirituality, or community building, this conversation provides a roadmap for taking that first meaningful step.In this episode, we explore:✅ The Origins: Murali’s first 330km walk from Bombay to Shirdi in the 80s.✅ The Sydney Vision: Bringing the tradition of Paada Yatra to Australia.✅ Community Growth: How a solo walk transformed into a 500+ person event.✅ Behind the Scenes: Managing logistics, water stations, and safety for a 65km trek. ✅ Lessons in Resilience: Wisdom gathered from four decades of walking.Join the Journey: The Sydney Paada Yatra takes place twice a year (Easter April and Labour day October long weekends). The next major milestone is scheduled for October 3rd, 2026.Follow The Listening Platform:Subscribe for more stories: thelisteningplatformCheck out our latest shorts and coaching insights.#thelisteningplatform #paadayatra #muralikoneru #community #sydney #spirituality #endurance #coaching #leadership #motivationChapter Timestamps0:00 - Introduction to Murali Koneru 1:45 - The First Step: 330km from Bombay to Shirdi (1980s) 4:30 - Bringing Paada Yatra to Sydney: The Early Days 7:15 - Scaling the Community: From 1 to 500+ Walkers 10:00 - The Logistics of a 65km Walk: Council & Safety 13:20 - Roles of the "Pacer" and "Sweeper" 16:45 - Inclusion: Walkers from Age 4 to 78 19:30 - The Impact of Walking & Future Vision 22:00 - How to Get Involved & Final ThoughtsThe Listening Platform - We are Coaches, who deal with Clients from various spectrum. There could be a career related issues, how to deal with work place related scenarios, relationships, habits, decision making etc. We coach the "Person", not the problem. We are based on Sydney, Australia If you want to explore, what Coaching is: Reach out to "The Listening Platform" at: https://topmate.io/TheListeningPlatformhttps://thelisteningplatform.com/https://www.instagram.com/thelisteningplatform/Apple Podcasts Link : https://apple.co/4axQIpzPrevious Podcasts at Youtube Playlist : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGZooHcIzZ1tbrtlFYsqQADB2ukNw43SqSpotify Link for all episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XuKUwoK1aCXeFvztEP1u4?si=pitEVoZ5Tkinw9palWJjRwDisclaimer: All the views shared by the host and the guest are their own views. If the discussion is about health, finance or any other subject and if you are trying to implement based on this advice, please consult an experienced,certified expert in that area eg: Financial advisor for Finance, GP/doctor for health, Personal Coaching for habits, decision etc. This channel is not responsible for any negative action taken by any individual based on the discussions, videos in this channel.