Category: running

IMDR Canteen, Rose Day, ₹2.50 Dabeli, and the Last Days of Trust Some memories don’t come back as full stories. They come back as smells, prices, snacks, and half-forgotten phrases, that friends share on WhatsApp chat. This blog is inspired with onne such weekend WhatsApp chat after the ATKT blog. I credit Ashish, Rama, Prity,… Continue reading Mujse Fraa..andship Karoge?

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

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

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)

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

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

The Ultimate Running Sole Guide Finding the perfect running shoe is a lot like dating—you have to try a few before you find ‘the one.’ Comfort, support, and durability matter, but sometimes, you just have to go with the one that makes your heart (and feet) happy! Whether you’re in it for a long-term commitment… Continue reading Find your Sole- Mate

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

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