I have always been active in sports, mainly Tennis and athletics. But never got into long distance running. It is only some 4 years back that I started stretching myself to limits. This was courtsey the Hasher group runs (http://www.bombayhash.com/) which I used to attend in Mumbai. Drinkers with a running problem. Thats how you describe a hasher.
Now I have done 4 half marathon in last 3 years and I am on the brink of moving on to the Full marathon. Probably in Mumbai marathon Jan 2007 or Delhi International Marathon, Feb 2007.
I normally follow a schedule which works around 30k-40k per week, 1 hour of swimming and some bit of Yoga. Yoga helps in strengthening limbs and back.
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The Hutch Delhi Half Marathon experience :
Reached del on 14th Oct mid-night, same flight as that of one Mr Dhoni. Early morning @ 6.45 am I was in JN stadium. The place was brimming with action. Weather was good for the run. I did not require any water till 12k. The most beautiful part of the run was when we turned from Raj Bhavan to India Gate road..... It was FAB... felt so proud of the architecture and aura around. I shall live to cherish that moment. But then this was also the toughest part of the run. There are no trees near the road and sun was direct on the face. Thats where I lost my time. But over all I managed my personal best of 2:05:07.
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In Nov 2006, I plan to do the Pune International Marathon 2006. They have this criterion where the runnner has to do 20k within 1:30, else they will not let you proceed beyond 20 k. There is no way I can do 20 k in 1:30 since my personal best is 2:05:07 in Delhi Hutch Half Marathon 2006. But thats fine with me. I atleast get to do 20k.
