Category: running

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

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

The Ultimate Running Sole Guide Finding the perfect running shoe is like dating—pura filmy scene hai! Pehle, you’ll try a few mismatches—too stiff, too soft, doesn’t last, or just doesn’t feel right. Phir, one day, you’ll find ‘the one’—jo samjhe your feet’s needs, gives full comfort, and doesn’t leave you blistered and heartbroken. Whether you’re… Continue reading Find your Sole mate- Paise Do Joote Lo

Idea Credit: My Friend Sunil Kumar: Quoting him “The duration of Pushpa 2 on Netflix is 3:44:16 , one can complete a decent full marathon in that time“ The movie opens with Pushpa Raj hanging upside down from a rope—a dramatic, gravity-defying start. Lekin agar aap marathon training ko itni hi reckless tarah se treat… Continue reading Pushpa 2: How NOT to Train for a Sub-3:45 Marathon

Asics Magic Speed 3: A Shoe That Moves Like Magic! Asics Magic Speed 3: A Shoe That Moves Like Magic! After running 100 kilometers in this shoe, I can confidently say that the Asics Magic Speed 3 delivers on speed, comfort, and durability. And with a name like ‘Magic Speed 3,’ you’d expect nothing less!… Continue reading 320K Review of Asics Magic Speed 3

Dear World Athletics, We, the underdog enthusiasts and weightier wanderers of the running world, implore you to embrace a revolutionary idea that could change the face of marathon running forever: organize marathon results by weight divisions, not age categories. It’s high time to recognize that while age is just a number, weight… well, weight is… Continue reading An Open Letter to World Athletics: Let’s Get Heavy!

Do you remember the last time you went to a buffet? The sheer joy of having a little bit of everything, sampling dishes you wouldn’t normally try if you were ordering à la carte? That’s exactly what a fartlek run is—a delightful smorgasbord of speeds and efforts, satisfying every runner’s palate without the rigidity of… Continue reading It’s the Buffet, Not À La Carte: A Gastronomic Guide to Fartlek Runs