Running is a unique sport. No matter who runs, where and how much, it remains a solitary pursuit, in which every runner ultimately competes against herself. Kipchoge’s words have been immortalised, “I’ve done this to inspire other people and show the world nobody is limited.” And how most of us interpret them is, if Kipchoge […]
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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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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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A 9k tempo run. At my threshold pace. Stress. I was only counting negatives. That I’ve not run so fast all season. That it wasn’t raining. Warm up done. I picked up pace. I held it for a while, but when the heat got to me and I faltered. Rahul, being stronger and faster carried […]
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The lull after the storm. Post marathon we rest our body. We recover from the aches and pains. We gloat over our completion. We give our mind a break. Running a race takes a toll on the brain and the body. This period of recovery is essential in order to prevent a burnout. As Savio says that […]
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