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!
My heart felt tribute for Team India after a spectacular win at the T20 Worldcup final.
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.
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.
Are you an IPL fan or a cricket fan in general? Here is your chance to prove your knowledge about the IPL. This is a part of my series of quizzes on sports. Topic: Indian Premier League (IPL) Difficulty Level: Moderate
What does being fit truly mean? What does being healthy truly mean? Is being fit the same as being healthy? My views on these and more such simple yet important questions.
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'!
This is my weekly series of quizzes on sports. 5 questions every week on one sports topic. This week's quiz details: Topic: Cricket ODI World Cup Difficulty Level: Moderate
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 →
