tempo run - tuesday, 4th may 2010

Did a tempo run of 25 minutes today, doing a tempo after a long time, so some difficulty towards the end. Overall a good workout for 60.28 minutes.

Laugavegur 2009 - Icelandic ultra marathon

Video footage of Laugavegur 2009, the most famous ultra marathon of Iceland. Most of the language is in Icelandic but the route is awesome - there are mountains, water, ice, bridges, ropeways etc. View here

easy run - aarey forest - sunday, 2nd may 2010

Did an easy run of 60.44 minutes today at Aarey Forest with start of the route from inside near the tree to the entrance and back so the climb was taken on the reverse. It was pretty tough on the way back. Overall a good workout.

LSD at BNP - saturday, 1st may 2010

Did a LSD at BNP of 14 kms in 1.40.16 hrs in conditions which were totally unsuited to running. The morning was hot, muggy, steamy, humid, impossible conditions for running. Took gatorade today was of some help in sustaining 14 kms but towards the end it was unbelievably difficult

The Negotiator

Just finished reading "The Negotiator" by Frederick Forsyth, an international espionage thriller involving more than a dozen countries and a plot that keeps you riveted to the book. Brilliant.

easy run - friday, 30th april 2010

Did an easy run of 29.44 minutes today, kept it low, due to tomorrow's long slow run of 16 kms planned at BNP. Tremendous heat today and could hear thunder on a couple of occasions, plus the sky was overcast. possible rains today

Tips for running in hot weather

Tips for running in hot weather follows here