The idea for this blog was seeded on my high school WhatsApp group- a bunch of fellows doing various things in their professional lives, connected by experiences shared in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. In this WhatsApp Group (like any other) we share and debate everything under the sun. There are arguments- with data… Continue reading Entrepreneurship lessons from Biking and Running!
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.
🔹 Personal Bests (PBs):
Full Marathon PB: 3:30:08 – Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, Nov 2022
Half Marathon PB: 1:40:10 – Pune Maha Half Marathon, April 2022
50K Ultra PB: 5:27:59 – Tata Ultra Marathon, May 2022
100K Ultra Finish: 15:08:00 – Pune Ultra 100K, Nov 2020
Comrades Marathon Back to Back Finish: 10:38:00 (2022 Down Run), 11:00:47 (2023)
🔹 Marquee Races & Experiences:
Comrades Marathon (South Africa) — Twice a Comrades finisher (2022, 2023)
TCS London Marathon (2024) — Sub-4-hour finish
Valencia Marathon (2023) — One of the world’s fastest courses conquered
Khardung La Challenge — 72K at 17,500 feet altitude
Bhaskar’s journey is a story of evolution — from road marathons to trail ultras, from chasing PBs to cherishing the sheer poetry of running. His style combines methodical training, mental toughness, and a generous dash of desi humor, often drawing parallels between life’s ups and downs and marathon mileage.
SCMM 17- Endurance Running- First Year
Last Sunday, January 15, I ran Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon- my first “major” public Marathon. Awesome effort by the Organizers, Volunteers, Mumbai Police- truly world class event. Special call out to all the Mumbaikars who were out on the streets in swarms cheering the runners- You guys Rock! I was targeting sub 4 finish; missed… Continue reading SCMM 17- Endurance Running- First Year
10 Commandments to Hack Your Health
I have been working on Internet & Mobile technologies for more than 17 years. That means I’m on my workstation 10-12 hours everyday. Human body is not designed to sit long hours, stare at screens of various sizes 72??? to 4“ and keep hitting the keyboard. Recently, when I showed off my workstation to my… Continue reading 10 Commandments to Hack Your Health