Category: Running

  • Slacked on My Bloodwork and Paid the Price

    Got a wake-up call recently when my blood test showed low Vitamin D levels after months of ignoring supplements and skipping routine checks. When you get a streak of good reports, you start believing your body has adapted. I brushed off the early signs thinking the unusual glute aches, constant shoulder niggles, and lingering fatigue…

  • Boston Marathon 2025: A Finish Line Fueled by Grit

    Some races are a celebration of fitness. Others, a test of will. Boston 2025 was the latter for me. I crossed the finish line in 3:39:37—not my fastest, not my smoothest, but perhaps one of the most hard-earned finishes of my life. From the start, I knew this wasn’t going to be my day. My…

  • Bhatti Mines Ultra 2025 | Race Recap

    As winter faded and Delhi-NCR stepped into the warmth of summer, a group of passionate trail runners took on one of the toughest challenges of the season—the Bhatti Mines Ultra 2025. On March 9, these fearless athletes toed the start line, ready to push their limits on a course that promised both beauty and brutality.…

  • New Delhi Marathon 2025: Race Report

    The NDM Half Marathon was a race I had set as a build-up run for Boston, and thankfully, it went off without much fuss. There was a lot of pressure to perform well, especially after my October Half Marathon at VDHM didn’t go as planned. The lead-up to NDM wasn’t ideal either. Three weeks before…

  • 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…

  • Trail Femmes in 2024: Redefining the Trails, One Run at a Time

    Earlier this year when a small yet determined group of four women embarked on a journey to redefine their relationship with the trails, it began the story of Trail Femmes, a women-only trail running collective with a mission to empower, inspire, and explore. The Spark Trail running is often seen as intimidating, especially for women,…

  • Malnad Ultra 50 km Race Report

    Date: November 23, 2024Location: Chikkamagaluru, KarnatakaCategory: 50K Ultra MarathonTerrain: Coffee plantations, forest trails, rolling hills The Malnad Ultra 2024 lived up to its reputation as one of India’s most scenic yet challenging ultramarathons. It was great to be back on these trails – one of my favourite races in India. Reaching Chikkamangaluru/Pre-Race One of the…

  • Vendanta Delhi Half Marathon Race Report

    Done with the annual tradition of a pre-winter half marathon in Delhi – one of the most sought races thanks to its ‘gold label’ status. This was a race that gave me a motivation to take up distance running since I moved to Delhi 12 years ago. So, there was no way I was missing…

  • Race Weekend and the Ton of Butterflies in Stomach

    It’s the Delhi Half Marathon weekend and the race starts in 12 hours… am i excited? no! Am i petrified? yes! This training block was not specifically focused on a half marathon. But it was supposed to have a speedy half marathon before a trail ultra. After a great start to the block during summer…