Wondering if you're ready to hit your next PR? I am happy to present 'The Race Equivalence Calculator', a tool that uses proven science to predict your race time across distances, helping you set realistic goals and fine-tune your training.
Runners are a rare breed, making up just about 0.7% to 0.8% of the world’s population—a distinct group the other 99.2% struggle to understand! Their behaviors, often seen as borderline crazy or even irrational, arise from an unmatched mix of strength, stamina, and a dash of ‘insanity’. The ‘7 principles of understanding a runner' is my attempt to de-mystify runner’s mindset.
Signing up for your first marathon can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Every runner has faced the same fears. With a solid plan, dedication, and support, you can conquer your anxiety and cross that finish line—your journey starts now!
My reflections on how our passion can shape our identity, influencing not only our true selves but also the people around us.
My review of Puma Deviate Nitro 3 - the top of the line super trainer from Puma. The super trainer category is an exciting subcategory in the world of running shoes, and with the Deviate Nitro 3, Puma has produced a real winner!
If we were to describe India’s campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 in just one word, it would be "near-miss." India came agonizingly close to winning several medals—sometimes by just a few points, a few centimeters, or a single match. Here is my view on India's scorecard at Paris including all the near-missed.
Running is steadily becoming one of India's favorite sports. Even with 0.2% of the population participating in the running events, India has nearly 2.5Mn runners. India is a giant just warming up. In this article, I explore the spectacular Running Revolution shaping up in India.
With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, anticipation is high. India is fielding a strong squad of over 100 athletes in Paris. Will India be able to beat its own record of seven medals? Will we be able to reach double digits in the medal tally? Will we win more than one gold? The questions are endless. Here is my list of the top medal prospsects for India!
Runners (especially the beginners) have a genuine curiosity about knowing how long an average runner takes to finish a particular distance. It is quite natural for all of us to set some goal at the beginning of a journey, and the most obvious target to aim for is to get better than average. This inspired me to undertake a bit of secondary research and document the average finish times for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon.
Runners mostly focus on data, metrics, and statistics - the likes of mileage, pace, heart rate, heart rate zones, thresholds etc. However, the machine that powers our runs is biological—our hearts, lungs, brains, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It doesn’t rely on data but rather on something more organic: the concept of effort of the run. In this article, I write about the importance of understanding the 'feel' of the run, how to master it, and the benefits emerging from that.
