In the last two years the quantum of running and cycling long distance has been low. Life has been around the city and the farms back home. In the interim a few long road trips happened. But motorized world is half as exciting as that of human-powered mobility. The proposition of covering 100 KM on … Continue reading Bangalore Ultra 100K
Tag: ultrarunning
Day 71: How will running change post-Covid?
Early in the lockdown, I was thinking of how Covid-19 pandemic will change marathons and ultrarunning events. It will be at least three months before I can attempt a slow jog after recovering from the injury. By November, if Malnad Ultra is going ahead, I might try a short trail distance. If TMM goes ahead … Continue reading Day 71: How will running change post-Covid?
Day 51: Why I prefer outdoor workouts
Deccan Ultra Trail. Feb 2020 14/05/2020 Day 51 We have spent almost 15% of the year locked inside our homes. For those who preferred outdoors for their daily workouts this has been a huge blow. Moreover, March to May also are peak months for marathons, cycle rides and other outdoor events in most parts of … Continue reading Day 51: Why I prefer outdoor workouts
Malnad Ultra 110
Malnad Ultra, 2019Underneath a high silver oak canopy, about an hour and a half into the run, I knew that there was much to be thankful about on that morning. To be able to stand there, on a quiet mountainside trail and watch the daylight break made me feel thankful to be able to get … Continue reading Malnad Ultra 110
Running La Ultra 111 KM
Khardung La, Leh. August, 2019 (Picture: Vandana Trivedi) I ran the La Ultra 111 km in August. I wanted to cycle up from Manali to Leh and spend a week in the Himalayas. Running and cycling combination has often worked well for me. August and September gave a few good weeks of endurance in the … Continue reading Running La Ultra 111 KM
Western States 100. hooked!
Contested Realities 