I want an Angel…a strong angel with big, beautiful ,white, strong wings, waiting for me at the HSBC bank ( the point when the last 6 km of the marathon and half marathon are left). This angel will carry me through the hardest kilometres of the race, gliding, all the way to the finish. (the […]
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As I train to beat my last year’s time for SCMM 2015, I realise that what I had thought unachievable at one time, with adequate training now, could actually be within striking range. I love to work hard. I love to sweat, and even the occasional almost –in – tears moments. I embrace the ache […]
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For a lot of us training for #SCMM2015…it is… The last month for the 4.30am alarm…enjoy the moonlight at the crack of , soon it will be 5.30am ;)…your eyes will open at sunrise! The last 4 Sundays of the gruelling long long runs The last month of sweating out your body weight during the hard […]
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The half marathon is a very popular distance. It is long enough to test the athletic ability of even the most hardened ultra marathoner- but short enough for anyone to achieve. Racing season is on in full swing. Delhi- Goa-Chennai. Every weekend there is a race as we train for our marquee race- SCMM 2015. […]
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There are exactly 4 months to SCMM 2015. And 2 months (8 weeeks) to the Delhi Half Marathon. It will be a long 4 months. Grueling. Hard. To go into the 16 weeks of marathon training with a good base is extremely crucial. Over the last month I have done between 50-55km on hills as […]
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An Oxymoron yes, but ask any runner and they will tell you how they breezed through that easy 27k on a particular day but struggled through a tough 15k on a hot day, a tough route or just-with no apparent reason. The 4k uphill in Satara will be my toughest challenge yet. In preparation for […]
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I have registered for SCMM 2015- I am READY to Train! Ran 8k today. With my music Late, as sanjana had exams. A breezy non stop hill run. I ran through familiar neighbourhood. Places I have grown up in. Passed my parents house, my school, and PDP where I have wasted many –a-evening during my […]
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Running in this insane heat was test of grit, I think. Humidity was overwhelming. The sun was intimidating. The Distance, daunting. I did only a 12k, but was completely finished by the time I was done. When I returned, and was stretching at NCPA, waiting for the others to show up, I heard that they […]
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Day 2: 6.15 am Srinagar I laced up my shoes, put on my sweatshirt and waited my friend Harish. He’s not much of a runner, but was sweet enough to escort me. Both of us headed out, towards Dal Lake. The Boulevard curved invitingly. Surrounding us were the Greater Himalayas- snowcapped and rugged in their majesty. The […]
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Savio’s command……..8 x 800s…… Mind: Oh No!!!! 2 Full rounds of pdp – NON stop- and jogging rest….all under 4 mins…..How? How? It will never happen! Me: (aloud) I hate 800s! Why? Why? Savio (growls): because its good for you! Me: I can’t do it. Mind: (with a straight face) Ya, you’re not strong enough […]
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