So…if you read my latest blog post, written after my less-than-stellar run in yesterday’s Delhi half-marathon, you’ll remember that I blamed myself for not having trained enough. And then promptly tried to make you all feel sympathetic because of the terrible leg cramps I endured. I ascribed the cramps to …
Nearly 8 years ago, when I was a newly minted half-marathoner, I wrote a blog post right here about the craziness of being disappointed in one’s results, when you have just achieved something pretty darn impressive – aka running 21.097 km. Here is the link and (in all modesty) I …
Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is a subject that is increasingly being discussed and invoked, meaning – in turn – that so much of what used to be the “stigma” around mental health is being reduced. And that can only be a good thing. So …
A couple of days ago, I had a bit of meltdown here about my upcoming half marathon, panicking about being underprepared and fearing I’m about to make a complete fool of myself next week. I am STILL under-prepared, and STILL under-trained and STILL fearful BUT… …I have been jolted out …
Full disclosure time, dear reader. In two weeks I am running the New Delhi Half Marathon and, as things currently stand, I am in a state of panic verging on terror. The truth of the matter is that I am SO out of practice and SO undertrained, it’s not funny. …
I’m in my birthday week, and it’s A Big Birthday. One that makes me shockingly old BUT (thinking positively) one that also puts me in a new age category in races – which is an aspect of ageing that I’ve only been acquainted with in the past decade since I …
Hands up anyone else who gleans quiet satisfaction from completing their daily step goal? I certainly do. We’re all familiar with the oft-quoted “10,000 steps a day” mantra, which is widely accepted as a goal we should accomplish in order to become/stay healthy. BUT – and here’s the thing – …
My UK-based running girlfriend Katha never ceases to amaze. Despite being aquaphobic, she has pushed herself to overcome her fear, so as to be able to compete in triathlons. Please read this excellent from-the-heart account of the latest milestone she has achieved, and we can all of us apply the …
I am currently staying with friends in Mussoorie, a Himalayan hill station, where it is the busy season. To be fair, like everyone else, we also decided to beat a retreat from the heat of the Indian plains by heading for the hills, so we are part of that very …
Where does one start? Tina Turner, a global, adored icon is gone, and we are all, collectively, diminished by her death. This amazing woman was a force of life, a fabulous singer and a woman who inspired millions of people. Her beyond iconic song “Simply the best” has been on …
