Tag: Trail running

  • Trail Femmes: Six Months Strong

    And, we made it to 6 months! It feels like just yesterday we gathered in Sanjay Van on a chilly morning to embark on a new journey for women and trail running in India. As the first all-women trail running club in the country, we knew it was just the beginning. From a group of…

  • 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…

  • The Trail Femmes Story So Far

    Earlier this year, when I started Trail Femmes, I wasn’t sure how the running community would respond. Today we have grown in strength having some strong-willed women joining the group. From 4 women (including me) for the first group run in April, to 26 in the July group run, the club has exceeded expectations… We…

  • 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’…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…