What do runners really wear on race day? I analysed shoe choices from 50+ runners in our running group and uncovered some fascinating trends across 19 shoe models and 6 major brands. From Puma's remarkable rise to the mainstream adoption of carbon-plated super shoes, the findings offered a few surprises.
How much should you drink during a run? The answer is more personal than most hydration charts would have you believe. Learn a simple one-hour sweat test that helps you estimate your fluid loss and build a hydration strategy tailored to your body.
Most runners chase speed through intervals and tempo runs. Yet the workout that quietly delivers the biggest gains is often the slowest and most boring one in the training plan. Here's why Zone 2 runs are the silent superstars behind every successful endurance athlete.
The Puma Deviate Nitro 4 genuinely feels like a proper upgrade over the Deviate Nitro 3. Not one of those yearly refreshes where brands tweak a few things and market it as “all new.”
Training prepares the body, but it’s the mind that often panics before a first marathon. Most first-time marathon nerves have very little to do with fitness. A single question, asked at the right moment, can quietly change how race day unfolds. What if race day were easy?
Twice the distance? Yes. Twice the effort? Not even close. The marathon brings fuel failures, mental negotiations, and discipline on a whole new level. Here’s why 42.2 km is an entirely different universe.
Race report of the Running Ninjas Squad at the Malnad Ultra 2025.
Most top running brands fall short of offering a complete, reliable shoe stack in India — Nike and Adidas shine in racing but lack a true super trainer; Saucony and ASICS have gaps too. Puma’s NITRO series fixes this smartly. I’ve clocked 2,000 km+ yearly for four years in the Velocity (daily trainer), Deviate NITRO (super trainer), and Deviate NITRO Elite (racer). One family, consistent fit, clear upgrades, fair pricing, and easy availability make it a standout choice. Here is my take on this!
Most runners know Zone 2 runs are important—but many treat them as mindless mileage. What if you could turn every easy run into a powerful tool for endurance, efficiency, and mental strength? Discover 5 purposeful ways to make your Zone 2 runs work smarter for you, not just longer.
Indian Test cricket fans are grappling with disappointment after a humiliating 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025, compounded by a shocking home defeat to New Zealand just months earlier. Amid mounting questions about team selection, coaching decisions, and player accountability, frustration has reached its peak. Here are some pressing questions that demand answers as the team searches for a way forward.
