Well, this is all rather embarrassing. Ever since lockdown was lifted here in Delhi and we were allowed out to exercise, I have been running/walking every day wearing a bandana. I am scrupulous about covering up when I run past other people in the park, and I have taken issue …
There was a very interesting, well-written article in my paper this morning, about the state of running and, more specifically, the immediate future outlook for racing in India, in these Covid-19 times. Here’s the link. Well worth reading. Inevitably, the article made for depressing reading for an amateur runner like …
I saw from Strava this morning that my Mumbai based friend Rohit Kapur had gone for a run. My first reaction was, “In this weather?!!” As I’m sure most of you will know, Mumbai has been lashed by torrential rains for 2 days now, causing massive flooding and water-logging. For …
My Jammu-based friend Dilawer Khan headed out for a 7km run last evening – & I know that for sure because we were chatting and (I suspect) I was delaying him 😛 so I quickly stopped talking & let him head out to run. Dilawer did a 7km fartlek run …
Hmm… For someone supposedly building up strength after an injury, my monthly mileage for July isn’t all that impressive. 204.71 km. Lower than June. So, what do I have to say for myself?! Well, I did take a couple of days off in the last week of the month, on …
As if yesterday’s envy-inducing Himalayan guest post from my friend Bala Shukla weren’t enough…he now shares stunning photos from Almora of his latest run, complete with THE most fabulous sunset. Like so: And culminating in the amazing “sindoori” sky, below. How gorgeous. There is such beauty in the mountains…said with …
“One for your blog” said the chirpy message yesterday evening from one of my running mates, Bala Shukla. When I saw the photos, I threatened to unfriend him 😛 Do you blame me?! Just LOOK at that stunning view. How fabulous. Bala is in Almora in Uttarkhand. Coming from Delhi, …
Sadly, now it’s the turn of September’s Ladakh Marathon to be cancelled, due to this wretched Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s the official announcement, & the link to the website: Interestingly, the 2 ultra events haven’t yet been cancelled – so let’s hope they, at least, might still be able to take …
Another month in this strange Covid-19 world of ours. Although lockdown has been lifted here in Delhi, we still have restrictions. We’re allowed out to exercise, for example, but parks don’t open until 6.00, by which time it is already crazy hot. “How crazy?” do I hear you ask? Try …
I did a v-e-r-y slow 13km this hot and humid morning in my usual haunt, the Biodiversity Park, and it was all pretty jam-packed: a) I met 3 friends who used to be in my running group, before the group sadly split and went its various ways. I ran for …
