Chappal mein pachattar – my first 75k ultra

Chappal mein pachattar – my first 75k ultra

November 10, 20137 mins

[Editor’s note: Translation for my non-Hindi readers: pachattar is the Hindi word for the number 75, chappals are the Indian rendition of flip-flops, a colloquial reference to my 4mm huarache sandals…

Why I’m running Kaveri Trail Marathon for the 5th consecutive time

Why I’m running Kaveri Trail Marathon for the 5th consecutive time

September 05, 20131 mins

There are races you run for your PBs. Boring sissy flat courses like the Dubai Marathon or vibrant city courses like Chicago, New York or Mumbai where the crowds energize and propel you every step of…

For a few minutes less: a race report from Mumbai Marathon 2012

For a few minutes less: a race report from Mumbai Marathon 2012

February 01, 20124 mins

Writing a post-marathon race report is a bit like [insert-metaphor]. Write it too soon and it runs the risk of coming out shallow and half-baked, wait too long and it might never see the light of day…

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