Imagine running 3100 miles/4989 kilometres. Yeah, I can’t imagine it either, but work with me here for a moment. Let’s imagine that you were indeed going to run this race. All 3100 miles of it. You’d be forgiven for thinking that the world’s longest race, the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transendence race …
My UK-based friend Kathakoli has just sent me THE most hilarious/agonising/nerve-wracking account of her race last night in the northern seaside town of Blackpool. It is a real cliff-hanger, and I won’t spoil the fun by telling you what happened in the end, but suffice it to say, it’s one …
My UK-based running friends Katha and Dave have emerged from lockdown with a vengeance, marking the start of the summer of freedom with an epic 12 hour challenge, a tough hill-walk in Yorkshire (my native place, I am proud to say). This is SUCH a great account of not only …
It’s actually quite rare to have a sad marathon story. And certainly nothing on the scale of what took place in China last weekend. I suppose x, y, or z just missing their PB (personal best), or someone just failing by a whisker to qualify for a major event is …
Just the mention of the word Ironman gives me the shivers. A 2.4-mile open-water swim. Followed by a 112-mile bike ride. And rounded off with a 26.2-mile run. Imagine the stamina required to complete the total distance of 140.6 miles/225.995km. And all this under 17 hours, which is the mandatory …
A couple of years ago, here in this blog, I’d shared the story of Jayanthi Sampath Kumar, a lady in Hyderabad who ran the challenging Hyderabad Marathon in a sari. As someone who battles to run fast in shorts and a tee, I was full of admiration for Ms Kumar. …
Remember I introduced you here, a couple of weeks ago, to one of my cyber-running-buddies, the ageless Dickie Longo from Louisiana? Well, dear Dickie managed to run a REAL race this weekend, at the North Shore 5k. And, as usual, he swept most of the honours, winning several categories. What …
Gotta love my girlfriends. My friend Shalini, sitting up in the mountains of Himachal (lucky thing, by the way) Whatsapped me a link to an article in today’s New York Times, about a naked run. As one does. Last weekend a Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional 5k was held in the …
I ran my first ever race in December 2013, a 6km Fun Run, as part of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon. I can’t remember whether or not we got a medal, but we did have a bib, and I know so, because it was the first time I’d ever worn …
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 …
