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
Month: August 2026
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