Foreword How does one define Courage? Conquering mount Everest? An Olympic gold? Acts of bravery in war against enemies? Fighting against odds and coming back triumphant – probably that is how I would define courage. Read more…
The idea of running came to me when I saw my father completing his first half-marathon in 2016. I used to think that it was an impossible task and seemed way out of my league. Read more…
5k, 10k, Half Marathons, Full Marathons and even Ultra Marathons. Manipal has produced a versatile class of runners who participate and compete in various distance categories all over the country and some, even in other countries Read more…
Stretching before and after a marathon is of utmost importance. Running with muscles that are cold and not properly stretched can result in injury which may keep you off the track. Stretching before the race Read more…
We all know the importance of exercise on our physical health,how it helps us to maintain our body balance and is also beneficial for our cardiovascular system .Most people in the general population understand that Read more…
What to eat during training During training, it is important to maintain a balance between all macro and micro nutrients. Foods such as nuts, dry fruits and seeds can easily be incorporated in a regular Read more…
“You run and run, mile after mile, and you never quite know why. You tell yourself that you’re running toward some goal, chasing some rush, but really you run because the alternative, stopping, scares you Read more…
Previous articles in this series – 1. An Introduction to Marathon Running for Beginners! 2. Marathon Training Tips for New Runners Part Two: Equipment 3. Marathon Training Tips for New Runners Part Three: Shoes 4. Read more…
A couple of years ago, as a teenager, I had made a list of things I’d like to do when I’m older. Running a marathon was one of them. Fast forward to 21st October 2018, Read more…
Previous articles in this series – 1. An Introduction to Marathon Running for Beginners! 2. Marathon Training Tips for New Runners Part Two: Equipment 3. Marathon Training Tips for New Runners Part Three: Shoes 4. Read more…
Previous articles in this series – 1. An Introduction to Marathon Running for Beginners! 2. Marathon Training Tips for New Runners Part Two: Equipment 3. Marathon Training Tips for New Runners Part Three: Shoes 4. Read more…
Previous articles in this series – 1. An Introduction to Marathon Running for Beginners! 2. Marathon Training Tips for New Runners Part Two: Equipment 3. Marathon Training Tips for New Runners Part Three: Shoes What Read more…
Previous articles in this series – 1. An Introduction to Marathon Running for Beginners! 2. Marathon Training Tips for New Runners Part Two: Equipment Ok, so you’ve tossed those Converse Chucks and opted to purchase Read more…
So you have a pair of Converse Chucks, some jean shorts, and a sleeveless t-shirt. Think you’re ready to train for your first marathon? Uh, NO! The mistake many new runners make when beginning this Read more…
This series of articles is meant for those of you who are in my shoes (take those off now!). I’ll provide my own tips and tricks to help you train, whenever you decide to run, Read more…
The Sports Council of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Udupi District Police, Udupi Press Club, Udupi Working Journalists Association ably supported by the Academy of General Education, Manipal, Udayavani.com, Syndicate Bank, MAHE Association of Pharmacy Read more…
Inspiration. We’re constantly looking for it. In movies, in quotes, in books and in podcasts. Looking up ‘inspiring music’ and ‘inspiring stories’ on the internet was almost an everyday ritual for me. Until I stopped Read more…
Hear it from the man himself, Siddharth Jain, the founder of Manipal Runners’ Club. Siddharth founded MRC in 2016 and since then there has been no looking back. He has successfully completed various marathons and Read more…
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