Tag: marathoner

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Sinhagad Epic Trail – A Win to End the Offseason

    Finally made it to Sinhagad. I never got to do these trails here (in thir ultra race in December) thanks to my training schedule which is always aimed at a fall race and a marathon on January or December. With a long 2023-24 season and extended offseason I have planned some trail runs and races…

  • 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’…

  • Menstrual hygiene is a necessity, not a luxury

    May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day, an annual awareness day to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management.For trail running women, managing menstrual hygiene requires proper planning and the right supplies to ensure comfort and health.Here are some key tips to help manage hygiene while on trail running: Menstrual hygiene is a necessity, not…

  • 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…