When I started running in 2014, I thought running was a low-cost sport. Shoes, shorts, T-shirt, road.Simple. Then I discovered gels. In 2016, I started using GU. Later came Fast&Up and Unived, which gave Indian runners some local relief. Then around 2022, I discovered Maurten, and suddenly my marathon nutrition plan started looking like an… Continue reading The Gel Index: A Runner’s Currency Depreciation Report
Author: Bhaskar Thakur
Bhaskar Thakur | Marathoner | Ultra Runner | Storyteller of the Road
From mountain trails to city marathons, Bhaskar Thakur has run across terrains, temperatures, and time zones — with a grin, grit, and a Garmin.
An avid runner since 2015, Bhaskar has completed over 50 races, spanning ultramarathons, full marathons, and half marathons, including legendary events like the Comrades Marathon (South Africa), TCS London Marathon, Valencia Marathon, and India’s grueling Khardung La Challenge.
Forever Nomads: The 70s Kid- From Digital Migrants to AI Refugees
People born in the 70s have quietly lived one of the most dramatic migration stories in human history. No boats.No visas.No immigration queues. Yet somehow… we have migrated countries every 8–10 years. If these technologies were actual nations, our passports would look like those of international smugglers. We have migrated from: Analogistanto Digital Pradesh Then… Continue reading Forever Nomads: The 70s Kid- From Digital Migrants to AI Refugees
Bengaluru TCS 10K – Midpack Review
Bengaluru 26. 4. 26. OK, that’s a funny number to start the blog There are two kinds of runners at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru. The first kind is chasing a PB.The second kind is those whose race bib says “DEBUTANT,” making sense of this Mahakumbh of 10K, somewhere near Ulsoor Lake( I usually run… Continue reading Bengaluru TCS 10K – Midpack Review
Finishing a Marathon Is a Time Problem, Not a Distance Problem
Every marathoner knows the number by heart: 42.195 km.Some even romanticise it—26.2 miles of glory, grit, and questionable life choices. But if runners were mathematicians, they would quietly push the distance aside, pick up a chalk, and write a different equation on the board: Marathon = Managing Time in Space Because on race day, your… Continue reading Finishing a Marathon Is a Time Problem, Not a Distance Problem
BTS: Back To Sports (Not Behind The Scenes, Not Bangtan Boys)
Everyone thinks BTS means Behind The Scenes or that shiny K-Pop band with haircuts sharper than my Garmin splits. But for me, today was BTS = Back To Sports… after 6 months of complete vanvaas. Yes, friends, six months of Netflix cross-training and samosa strength workouts. My fitness graph looked like Sensex after budget day… Continue reading BTS: Back To Sports (Not Behind The Scenes, Not Bangtan Boys)
Diary of a Rehab Bro with a Hustle Hangover
So picture this: you run a marathon, then pitch a startup, then ice your knee while checking your startup runway and your Strava splits. And just when you’re about to nap, your college friend turns 50 and throws a party with an open bar and throwback Bollywood playlist. Basically, you feel both a Yoda and… Continue reading Diary of a Rehab Bro with a Hustle Hangover
If You Are Injured, You Are Still an Athlete—Your Sport Is Rehab
Injury. The dreaded word that no runner wants to hear. It’s like someone hitting pause on the movie of your life—just when the chase scene was getting good. But here’s the truth I’ve come to accept over the past few months:If you are injured, you are still an athlete.You haven’t stopped being a runner. You’ve… Continue reading If You Are Injured, You Are Still an Athlete—Your Sport Is Rehab
This Year, Monsoon in Asia Has a New Cloud
In memory of Kamath Madam This year, Monsoon in Asia has a new cloud,Beyond cumulus, cirrus — she stands proud.Kamath Madam, your chalk traced skies,Mapped our minds with monsoon ties. With Farrow’s book and patient gaze,You led us through those weathered days.Isobars, trade winds, tectonic grace—You etched each line on time and place. Now heaven’s… Continue reading This Year, Monsoon in Asia Has a New Cloud
Kaas Ultra – 50 KM Race Review
BT (Bhagora Thakur) aur 50 ka Aatank Mahohar Kahani- 50th Anniversary edition: 50वीं दौड़, 50वें जन्मदिन पर, 50KM 📅 Date: 13 April 2025🕛 Start Time: 12:01 AM🌡️ Temperature: 18°C🌕 Status: Chandni raat hai..🏁 Event: Kaas Ultra – 50 kilometers🔢 Bib Number: 5014⏱ Finish Time: 6 घंटे 32 मिनट All credit for this Manohar Kahani goes… Continue reading Kaas Ultra – 50 KM Race Review
Apollo Tyres-New Delhi Marathon- Race Report
Date: 23 Feb 2025Start time: 4:15 AMStart point: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New DelhiElevation: 18 m ascent, flat as a dosa Pre-RaceLike the marathon course itself—flat as a dosa—my pre-race rituals in Delhi are predictable but essential. At the heart of this tradition is my deep love for Delhi’s food, particularly Chole Bhature. Stephen, my running… Continue reading Apollo Tyres-New Delhi Marathon- Race Report