Where will you buy your next washing machine? eCom or qCom?

Quick commerce (qCom) has become 'THE BIG THING' in India in just 3-4 years. These companies are now challenging eCommerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart and venturing into categories beyond groceries. Will they succeed? In this article, I explore the bold move from the quick commerce players to win the consumer electronics category.

Sports Quiz Series # Olympics Edition

Are you a Sports enthusiast and love the Olympics games? Here is your chance to prove your knowledge about India's performance at the Olympics. This is a part of my series of quizzes on sports. Topic: India @ Olympics Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate No of questions: 10

Running Revolution in India

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.

Sports Quiz Series # Running Edition

Are you a running enthusiast? Here is your chance to prove your knowledge about the sport you love. This is a part of my series of quizzes on sports. Topic: Running Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate No of questions: 15

India’s Medal Prospects @ Paris Olympics

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!

Average finish times for 5K, 10K, HM, and FM

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.

Developing the ‘feel’ of the run

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.

What is the right running/sports watch for you?

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.

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