The 3-flag rule of Running! Runners often have to strike a balance between the commitment to running consistently and life's demands which may hamper the running consistency. The 3-flag rule of running is a system to help manage long streaks of days without running!
All runners have days when they do not feel like running. Even, Eliud Kipchoge does! Sharing my thoughts on how to go about tackling such days!
On 8 October 2023, Kelvin Kiptum set a new world record with an astonishing 2:00:35 finish beating the world record time by a staggering 34 seconds! Here is a granular comparison of the two fastest marathon race times of the world.
Running Fitness is a fascinating thing! To keep the same level or improve, a runner has to train regularly. But it deteriorates and in a fairly swift way, if the training stops. That's akin to dealing with a fussy spouse/significant other - you got to keep working on the relationship to make it better or... Continue Reading →
Just how good was Kelvin Kiptum's effort at the London Marathon 2023 which fell just 16 seconds short of the world record by Eluid Kipchoge? Here is a granular comparison of the two fastest marathon race times of the world.
Ever wondered what would happen if the Indian cricketers were runners? Well, let's indulge in some lighthearted imagination and explore which player would fit which running personality. Picture this as a fun-filled run without any specific purpose, just for the sheer joy of it! MS Dhoni The de facto leader of the group Calm, composed... Continue Reading →
It isn't a surprise to anyone that when it comes to spending time, effort, & money on sports & fitness, India is a long way behind other nations. We have been a sleeping giant in sports for a long time now. Wake up, the giant will for sure, but when is the key question! Recently,... Continue Reading →
The title is a little confusing so lets jump into that first. Newbie Gains are a set of improvements which a non runner experiences as soon as he/she gets into a running habit (say consistent running for 6 weeks or more). The gains could be one or a combination of the following: a) Distance (Eg... Continue Reading →
Its been more than a decade since I have been a runner – specifically put, being ‘into’ running all sorts of distances from 5K to Ultra Marathons and ocassional triathlons too. And, that has given me opportunities to meet, train and run with runners of different types – wannabe, on the fence, beginners, intermediate, experts... Continue Reading →
While most of the companies today are making definitive shift (some by choice and most by the force of market) towards eCommerce, not everyone has become 'truly digital'. This may not necessarily be wrong but sooner or later, every company will have to chart out a course for real digital transformation else they run the... Continue Reading →
On The Run with Aashu 