India, July 11 -- Away from the glitz of Bollywood and gloss of social media, Saiyami Kher has gone and created a record of sorts. She has become the first Indian actor to finish the rough-and-tough Ironman 70.3 Triathlon twice in a span of one year. Only this time, she was on her period - making the tougher terrain and harsher weather conditions, a little more challenging. Saiyami reveals she suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and hence unpredictable menstrual cycles, but says "self talk" went a long way in helping her to keep going.

"This year came with an extra challenge. I have PCOS (a common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age), and my cycle can be unpredictable. It decided to show up right in the middle of rac...