Category: Running

  • Summer Runs are Back

    Running in the summer can be very challenging compared to other seasons. Summer in India (except for the hills) is intense. Along with the fact that this is off season for many runners and the body would be recovering, runs are harder due to heat, and humidity. When temperatures rise, your body must work harder…

  • Earth Day 2024: Be a Responsible Trail Runner for Our Planet’s Future

    Trail running gives us opportunities to run in so many beautiful places that have given us a break from the pollution and noise of city life. This Earth Day, let’s all take a moment to remind ourselves of the need to save and protect these natural spaces. Trail runners can be made more responsible towards…

  • Two Oceans (Ultra) Marathon – Race Report

    The world’s most beautiful marathon, the 56km Ultra around the Cape Peninsula since 1970. Finally I checked that off from my bucket list – which I added together with the Comrades Marathon. The race begins amidst awe-inspiring vistas, offering a mix of flat stretches and challenging ascents that test both your endurance and spirit. This…

  • 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…

  • Trail Femmes – The Tribe is Growing

    Yes, the tribe is growing! Trail running is considered a ‘man’s sport’, at least that’s what all the men claim here in the trail running space. The adventure, exploration… all those are manly things! Attitudes like that gave way for forming a women-only trail community – Trail Femmes back in February! From 5, we have…

  • Aravali Trail Run – some fun trail miles for the legs!

    With Two Oceans 3 weeks to go, I was not really looking for a race last Sunday. But when I saw a 32km category and since I had a 30k planned for the Sunday, I thought I will just go for it… at least to be around my club mates! The run was everything I…

  • 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.…

  • Another race? Am I there?

    It’s race day eve! And, time for all pre-race nerves! New Delhi Marathon time! And, doing just a half marathon! Could be fine! But, my body and mind not saying so! All the possible niggles, be it the knees, the back or my shoulder (the old shoulder injury seems to be back), seem to be…

  • The end of winter running?

    Stepped out today as usual in my winter long sleeves and gloves ready for my Sunday long(ish)! New Delhi (half) Marathon is next week and thought would get a comfortable run! I had all these ‘winter runs’ layered up and wondered the transition to running in a singlet on a race day even having the…

  • Say hello to ‘Trail Femmes’

    And, one of my dream projects – starting a trail running group here in India – it is finally realised. Say hello to ‘Trail Femmes‘ – a community for women trail runners to connect with nature, inspire and empower each other. On Feb 10, Saturday, four of my friends went on our first ‘group’ run…