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.
As a runner, if you could pick just one pair of running shoes for all types of runs—easy runs, speed workouts, and races—look no further than the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3. My review of Saucony Endorphin Speed 3.
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.
Running smartwatches have become an essential part of a runner's life. These watches are not cheap, making it an important decision for runners across all proficiency levels—from beginners to pros—about which watch to buy. Here is a simple guide to help you choose the right sports watch for you.
All the major running shoe brands have numerous series of running shoes, and truth be told, they do a shoddy job of telling the runner, which shoes are for what purpose. As runners, we continue to scratch our heads and spend endless hours researching the right shoe model for our needs. Here is my attempt to classify various running shoe models from the top six brands – Nike, Adidas, Puma, Saucony, Brooks, and Asics, into daily trainers, speed workout shoes, and racers.
Roger Bannister made history as the first human to break the 4-minute mile barrier, achieving a remarkable time of 3:59.4 that stunned the world and shattered the belief in what was once considered impossible. On May 6, 2024, the world celebrated the 70th anniversary of this extraordinary feat. Here is my reflection on this historic run, accompanied by a captivating video featuring Bannister's own voiceover.
Running shoes are becoming more technical with every passing year, all thanks to amazing advancements in technology, and training science. Brands, on the other hand, are coming up with plethora of running shoes - more frequently than ever, making is extremely confusing for the runners to pick the right shoes. In this article, I attempt to decode various types of shoes based in running use cases.
Don't know what your running heart rate zones are? Here are the 2 simple methods to determine your running heart rate zones. All you need is a bit of a run, a heart rate monitor and some math!
Many runners neglect essential enhancements like strength training, mobility workouts, focusing only on running itself. Here is my recommendation of a set of simple, easy, and flexible workouts called the Super 7 - Lunge Walk, Bird Dog, Glute Bridge, Plank, Push-ups, Calf Raises, and Squats. These exercises target all muscle groups involved in running, require no special equipment, and can be tailored to varying fitness levels.
In the aftermath of the ODI World Cup final loss, a persistent 'what if' lingers in the mind of the fans. While, the time cannot be rewound to change outcomes, yet our minds constantly replay scenarios under the relentless loop of 'what if' with an irrational hope for eventual peace! Sharing my list of of 11 such 'What Ifs'!
On The Run with Aashu 