Tag: delhi

  • An October That Didn’t Go As Planned

    October… the time we here in Delhi get ready for a new racing season starting with the Delhi Half Marathon. With important races in November and December I was looking forward to a pace test. Training – done.Bib – collected.Bags – packed.The excitement was real… until just hours before race day, when a sudden fever…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • Rain, Run and Falling Sick: A Monsoon Story

    Here is me complaining more about the rainy season! In Delhi we had a hard Summer with boiling heat in May/June and ultimate humidity in July/August. When we first hard rains in August, some of us were thrilled. Finally an end to humidity… but no! The suffering continued with unpredictable weather and the humidity levels…

  • 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…

  • Stayin’ Alive for Runs this Summer

    Stayin’ alive seems to the goal of this Summer! Motivation and health have taken a hit recently… the heat and related disruptions have never been so annoying… Every summer, when things get hard, I ask myself what the purpose of these runs is. Do I need to run because I have created myself this ‘runner’…

  • Global Running Day on World Environment Day… What are the odds!

    What are the odds that World Environment Day and Global Running Day fall on the same day! The theme for World Environment Day 2024 is “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” emphasizing the urgent need to restore degraded lands, combat desertification, and build resilience against droughts. This theme resonates deeply with trail runners, who often…

  • International Trails Day: Being Thankful for our Trails

    International Trails Day (June 1) is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of June to raise awareness about the importance of trails, their development, and their diverse uses. This day emphasizes the many benefits trails offer, including fostering a healthy lifestyle for everyone, not just the trail running community. Celebrating our trails is significant for…