Ooty Ultra 60K

Two Sundays back I ran a 60 KM ultra run in Ooty. This was the year's first ultra. Though labeled 60K actual course distance of 62K. Every time I mention 62, instead of 60, I am reminded of a fellow runner who insisted that every additional 100 meters matter when running long distance. However, I … Continue reading Ooty Ultra 60K →

Second year at Mumbai marathon

On Sunday, January 21st I ran the Mumbai marathon. It was my second year at this marathon. I will continue to run this every year. I realized that this once a year run is a good opportunity to mark one's physical and mental states through time. As I began this time, I clearly remembered how … Continue reading Second year at Mumbai marathon →

How To: not finish a marathon

Wilson Kipsang dropped out of Berlin Marathon today. He fell out of leading pack's pace and at 30th km he stopped, as reported. Kipsang's reasons are best known to him. One can only guess what might have been going on in this ace runner's mind as he saw himself falling out of the pack. While that … Continue reading How To: not finish a marathon →

Pace of things around

In the distant horizon was a bullock-cart rolling away. On the straight road this distance was over a kilometer. Pace was on my mind this evening - of things around, of me running and of Scott’s during Sparthathlon. I was trying to think what a pace of 7 min per mile takes after having … Continue reading Pace of things around →

Stupa to Stupa: Trail running in Nepal

"Its gonna be a long day", said the Canadian runner as we tackled the first elevation of the day. It was half past seven in the morning. A naive 6-7 hour finishing time however was my idea. I saw that intention mocked at, by the trail, as the noon sun began drying the salt at … Continue reading Stupa to Stupa: Trail running in Nepal →

Some trails

Bangalore Mountain Festival 29/1/2017 This was a short ride and a short run combo. Rode out this morning for a trail run outside the city. Early hours, the yellow of the city roads and the engine's rhythm worked up nostalgia of a dozen road trips. Reached the venue after overshooting some 20 km in the … Continue reading Some trails →

Mumbai in 42 kilometers

Last week at SCMM, I figured that a 42 kilometer loop around a city is quite an unusual way of experiencing it. May be that explains increasing popularity of running tours in Europe. A run around the city is much like our old town halwai offering generous bits of the assortment of sweets on display before … Continue reading Mumbai in 42 kilometers →

First 50 KM Ultra Run – CTM

This year has been good for running. I started with a full at Auroville Marathon. Then in July did the Raramuri run (TRORT-08) where I finished full marathon with a personal best. Fueled by these, last weekend I ran my first ultra run of 50 km. I sat over the experience of it for a … Continue reading First 50 KM Ultra Run – CTM →