I trained for the NN Rotterdam Marathon 2016 with a single minded goal; that my Full marathon target time should be under 3:52 (to ensure a more-or-less definite Boston Qualification in my age/gender category). To clinch this time in April, I had to run SCMM 2016 in 3:55 (assuming I would cut 3-4 minutes in […]
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As I stood at the start of Rotterdam marathon, the only thought was, “Ohmigod, I’m freezing”. I was wearing an extra layer to keep myself warm pre-race, but as the 10am start time approached I excitedly dumped all that in the nearest garbage bin. Little did I know, that Rahul and I, and all those in the third start […]
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History was created this morning (Sunday, 21st February) as my alarm did not ring. In so many years of running- it has never happened. As is a norm before an important run, I did wake up at 2.30am but to my utmost horror – the next time my eyes opened it was 6am! The 5 […]
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The plan for the Thane Half Marathon was to do an easy 1.55. I was not sure about the course, as it promised to be a challenge with everyone talking about the rolling hills. Of course, the weather was really cool and breezy – so that was a big plus. I was well prepared. 0300 […]
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As I fall back into my running routine…it is a wonderful phase. My fitness is at its peak…but there is no pressure of a race. Net result- I am running relaxed and easy which is translating into great runs…with pace and distance. The weather is also an important factor… this is the best time for […]
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As I prepared for the Sunday race, on Saturday afternoon I said to myself, I have done this before and I can do it again. As I rested in the afternoon, watching Invictus, the 1995 movie about removing apartheid in South Africa with the Rugby world cup, I decided to make the immortal lines from the poem by William […]
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Many a joke has been made about how a runner feels during a marathon. Cartoons galore… as to how we put ourselves through this misery…the thought process. Here is a curated list of my favourite running quotes, depicting the progression of the marathon. Find your mantra here… Km 1: CST…5.40 am…the national anthem… Have a […]
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Negativity slows you down like nothing else. We expend So much energy just battling those creeps in our head. That’s what weighs us down. And the thing about these wily creatures, is that they know our moments of weakness and will use those to strike us down with full force. This enlightenment came two days […]
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The way you train is the way you run your races. And my speed training this year, I know has not been consistent. The goal for Delhi was simple. Better the last year’s race by a minute. But run a constant pace tempo. End result. I got my time. 1. 53. Yes a PB. Am […]
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This has been a strange year. I ran a lot of races and surprised myself. I ran Bangalore and Hyderabad without any expectations. And did reasonably well. But the upcoming race -in 5 days – ADHM 2015… In ADHM 2014 I got my coveted sub 2, effortlessly. I ran easy. Found my rhythm and flew. […]
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