Category: runner

  • Enjoying Small Wins vs Dealing with Friction of Perfectionism

    September didn’t start well for me. Was starting to get annoyed with some allergies from the monsoon in August and that got extended to September… I had rashes throughout and my cold was not going away… a bloodwork came back with some levels dangerously off limits and that got me really worried… Doc asked me…

  • Running Through the Heat: Suffer Now; Slay Later

    Running in hot, humid weather isn’t glamorous; it’s sweaty, slow, and often uncomfortable. The air feels thick, your legs feel heavy, and motivation? That tends to evaporate with the morning mist. But ask any seasoned runner, and they’ll tell you: summer suffering builds fall strength. When you train in the heat, your body works harder…

  • Hydrate, Hydrate and Hydrate During Winter!

    Many runners forget about hydration during winter because they don’t feel as thirsty as they do in summer. In colder temperatures, your body reduces its thirst response by up to 40%, even if you’re dehydrated. This makes it easy to forget to drink water. Staying hydrated is just as important in cold weather even if…

  • 2024 Year in Review: Running & Life

    That was a 5 star year! Sometimes, life throws curveballs that test our strength in unexpected ways. 2023 ended with its share of disappointments, leaving me unsure of what to expect from 2024. But as the year unfolded, it turned into something extraordinary. Certain achievements were planned, and I had put in the hard work…

  • You don’t always have to run fast; sometimes, you just need to keep moving

    The time says it all… sometimes, you just need to keep moving! As a coach, I often meet people with ambitious goals—some want to run a marathon next year simply because their neighbor just did. While I admire their enthusiasm, I always stress the importance of building fitness realistically. You can’t expect to run 42.2…

  • How to Stay Motivated for Your Mobility Exercises

    As a runner, incorporating mobility exercises into my routine has been essential for staying injury-free and recovering from various niggles and injuries over the years. Running isn’t just about logging miles; it’s about ensuring your body has the range of motion and muscle balance needed to perform efficiently. Mobility exercises enhance joint flexibility and maintain…

  • Staying Motivated in Delhi’s Challenging Weather

    For the past few weeks in Delhi, the weather has been far from ideal. After enduring intense heat, we now face stifling humidity, making it difficult to stay motivated for workouts. During the heatwave, I turned to the treadmill, and as the humidity peaked, my treadmill runs increased. With several races towards the end of…

  • Trail Running in Summer

    The summer in Delhi has been beyond everyone’s expectations this year. From the scorching heat in May and June to this terrible humidity in July. Running in this weather has become a bit challenging and as I see from Strava there are a lot of abandoned runs. Although most of my training runs are on…

  • Back in Cape Town for Some 56 km of Pain!

    Finally back in Cape Town! After months of planning and training, here I am… a city I came for the solo adventure 6 years ago. Two Oceans Ultra Marathon is not going to be easy. The course has too many climbs and the wind is strong here. Last time i ran the Cape Town marathon…

  • New Delhi (half) Marathon: Another Personal Best

    Self-doubt, numerous niggles – oh the knees, the shoulders and the lower back, and low on excitement – that was me the day before the New Delhi Marathon (25 February 2024). After the Mumbai Marathon, the idea was to race hard a half marathon in NDM before i start building up for Two Oceans Marathon.…