Evolution of a Runner takes place in steps. First he/she does a simple 5Km, then he/she moves to 10Km, then slowly that keeps on increasing and he/she reaches 21.1 Km (Half-Marathon). By this time, the Runner has already taken part in several Running Events in order to test himself/herself. Now, Read more…
5 KM – MALE 18 to 40 yrs Pl. Bib Name Time 1 1057 Basavaraj Neelappa Godi 00:17:19 2 1090 Bellanayaka HM 00:17:40 3 1060 Dhareppa Basavanni Magadum 00:17:41 41 to 55 yrs Pl. Bib Name Time 1 2001 Shaji N P 00:22:25 2 2024 Vinayakumar 00:23:25 3 2029 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. One day, a thought struck me. If my dad, who is much older than I 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 diet. Chia seeds, one of the most easily available seeds, is proven to be an 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 to death. Phil Knight, Shoe Dog Running for me has never been about any particular 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, and what to expect during each long run. First up: Make sure you’re healthy enough Read more…
Dhaval Patel The rain is on our lips, We do not run for prize. We know not whom we trust Nor whitherward we fare, But we run because we must Through the great wide air. That’s the Song of the Ungirt Runner – C. H. Sorley. And I think that’s Read more…
Anushka Singh 11th of February, 2018 is undoubtedly a day that will be etched in my heart for eternity. It has taken me a good 3 and half months to gather my thoughts onto a piece of paper because immediately after the marathon I was overwhelmed by a surge of Read more…
Running a half marathon is an experience that words can do no justice to. Yet, I shall try to put my feelings and emotions into a form which is tangible. I woke up at 4:50 in the morning, much before my alarm went off. Such was my excitement. The first Read more…
Wake Up 5:09 AM. I woke up before the alarm was set to go off. I swore, like i usually do when i wake up before the alarm rings, and suddenly felt a chill go through my heart. The half marathon! This was one of my first pre-race jitters in Read more…