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Running for a cause I did not see this as it happened. But it was described to me by someone who was there. And when he told me with a voice choking, eyes moist and lips quivering, the effect on me was more profound, for I could feel firsthand the play of emotions – of […]

Runner of the fortnight – Kumar Subburayan, Medavakkam Dreamers Ever wondered why those sub-Saharan Africans are doing so good in ‘running’? Well, many of them have credited to their lifestyle. Many observers believe & credit dominance in distance races because they spend their childhood “training” by running/walking to school and working in the fields. Our

How to taper before a race…. without going crazy!!!!! You stay up late cramming for exams (reminded me of the yesteryears at school). Big presentation or performance? Be honest—you’ve rehearsed over and over, sometimes until the second you take the podium or stage. But when it comes to preparing for a marathon or other race,

Rajesh Kumar- Medavakkam Dreamers It was 2016 when his co-worker may have said… ‘Let’s take this outside…..!’ No,  it was not to settle scores of any kind but to kick start a lifestyle of health and fitness. For Rajesh, it was that stage of life when the after effects of a period focused on work

Madhavan – Run T Nagar Run A journey of a thousand miles does begin with a single step.Only in this case, there was a bus ride as a prelude to it….! Panagal Park, T Nagar, in Chennai, is where one jostles for a foot hold during the day. It however wears a surreally pristine look

The Run Of All Fears We have all heard about the Runner’ High. That point in a run when the body hits the wall and the mind takes over to keep those legs moving. What follows next is a beautiful synchronisation of mind-body connect, a moment of self-discovery that makes us unstoppable. While not many

She Runs and He doesn’t!- its Survival Kit! Disclaimer:  This is no Agony Aunt providing you with a pain patch- all offers to resolve are subject to market risk. You may try the fixes at your own peril. The authors don’t owe you any legal or moral responsibility whatsoever to the consequences or ill-effects of

Nutrition for Runners- Nailing the Basics With the marathon season kicking off and a series of runs coming your way, it is important to address your nutrition before a run. Nutrition is one of the key determinants of performance. Whether you choose to run a 5k, 10k or 21k, these simple nutrition tips will help