Kick to remember
5 x (2x 50m) freestyle kicking Merely the thought of this drill was paralysing. Till date, I have managed only 4 x 25m…
A Dream Realised 4.0
7.30 am, Saturday, One day before raceday We jumped into the ocean to acclimatise. The water was cold but calm. Comforting. We swam…
In the first week of 2018…
As we make a bold decision—a big resolution, or register for a big race, it feels brave and empowering. But then, after a…
Where it all began…
While walking towards the start line from the B section… Parul says, “Oh, the race seems to have started.” A kind hearted runner…
Pre ADHM 2017
The reason why ADHM is a different race for me this year is because I have not trained specifically for it. There has…
A life less Ordinary
Since the race and my return to reality, I have been at a bit of a loose end. I don’t know what to…
Why I love Speed work- 2
8 x 800m A staple workout for all runners. In earlier blogs (links below), I have written about this particular monster, in detail…
Why I love Speedwork
Over time, I stopped measuring my days by degree of productivity and started experiencing them by the degree of presence. The joy of…
“What’s next?”
“”What’s next?”” is a question I’ve been asked a lot since Boston as it pertains to upcoming races and competitive goals. Truth is,…
Wed-nes-die and Live
Wednesday speedwork: 16 x 400s A seemingly innocuous workout. I like 400s as a distance. It’s short. And it’s over before it really…