There are three things that can probably explain India better than the Constitution. Turmeric. RAM. And deep fry. Let me explain. Turmeric — haldi — is secular. You cut your finger, haldi. You have a cold, haldi doodh. You are getting married, haldi. You are not getting married because nobody likes your face, haldi on… Continue reading Turmeric, RAM and Deep Fry
Month: August 2026
BPJ 6543
Where Does Man End and Nature Begin? My father acquired a bajaj scooter working his ass off, providing for us. Registration number: BPJ 6543. I inherited it, which sounds considerably more romantic today than it felt then. I brought it from Jamshedpur to Pune by Indian Railways. For three years, it was my transport. Friends had… Continue reading BPJ 6543
We Made the Road to Kailash Easier. Did We Make the Yatra Easier Too?
Humans have always wanted to trade, risk their life. On the Nepal–Tibet tragedy, the ancient roads we still travel, and my experience from last year! what is Kailash? Perhaps long before someone looked towards Kailash seeking Shiva, someone else looked across those same impossible mountains and thought: There is salt on that side. We have… Continue reading We Made the Road to Kailash Easier. Did We Make the Yatra Easier Too?
Week 6/20: When the Knee Gets a Vote
This was supposed to be another build week towards Ahmedabad. Instead, it became a useful reminder that marathon plans are written in Excel, Garmin and Runalyze — but the body retains veto power. The week finished at 49.1 km of running , plus one strength/other session. On paper, considerably lighter than planned. In reality, there was… Continue reading Week 6/20: When the Knee Gets a Vote
Week 5/20: Building the Engine, Not Chasing the Clock
Every marathon block has one week that quietly changes the direction of the campaign. It doesn’t produce a personal best. It doesn’t make Strava headlines. It simply lays another brick in the foundation. Week 5 was that week. After the niggle in Week 3 and the controlled return in Week 4, the objective was simple: get… Continue reading Week 5/20: Building the Engine, Not Chasing the Clock
Ahmedabad or Baramati Marathon?
There was a time when choosing your goal marathon was easy. The Indian running calendar had only a handful of full marathons, and your decision was usually based on one simple question—which city am I travelling to this year? Today, that’s a luxury problem of the past. Every weekend seems to offer multiple well-organised races, and… Continue reading Ahmedabad or Baramati Marathon?
Week 4/20: Engine Back in Rhythm
Marathon training isn’t about one magical workout. It’s about reaching a point where running simply becomes part of life again. This week felt exactly like that. After the ankle niggle last week, I was curious to see how the body would respond. The answer was reassuring. No drama. No setbacks. Just five solid days of… Continue reading Week 4/20: Engine Back in Rhythm
Week 3/20: Engine Knock
Week 3: The Hardest Workout Was Doing Nothing After two weeks of building momentum, Week 3 reminded me of one of marathon training’s oldest lessons: fitness grows when you train, but longevity comes from knowing when not to. The plan looked simple on paper—hill repeats, aerobic runs and another marathon-specific long run. Life, or rather my… Continue reading Week 3/20: Engine Knock