gandhi jayanti run - 30th january 2011

never thought Gandhi Jayanti run today ie. 30th january 2011 would become so invigorating - it was because of the unusually cold  - in fact icy cold weather today at the Borivli National Forest. We were about 9 of us started off at 6.30 a.m. in cold dark conditions - hoping to do about 12-15 kms. I was in a group with Hemant, Milan, Gen and about 2 kms into the run - i took off at a brisk pace and went ahead much to the chagrin of the others left behind. There was another guy running just in front of me - he and i were like a running match - of course he was ahead all the time except when the small upslopes came, he slowed down - it was an interesting duel going on, but around 5.5 kms i slowed down because the roads were pretty bad and then came the monster hill - the last 0.5 kms stretch - here was where the fun began - i did one round and started back with qureshi - in the meanwhile atul & inder had gone down and returned back - so we came back with them all the way to the top and then again started back - this time the remaining three came up, so we came back again to the top - like that must have done 3 to 4 times the monster hill - not to be left behind anand came streaming down for his second loop - so we joined him again - for some distance - it was much fun and camaraderie going on all the time. finally we hit the mafco path and came home for a 16.5 kms distance in 2 hours - my stop watch conked off - so had to guess how much i did - pace was pretty good. bleeding nipples a gift to the father of the nation whose death anniversary it was today.

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

LSD - Sunday, 4th april 2010

We had a good LSD run today at the BNP. There were 9 of us including Jayesh, who had come first time. We had Hemant, Shashi, Supriya, Genieve, Milan, Yogesh, Jayesh and Dr. Sharma who joined later. We started sharp at 6.15 a.m. with pre-run warm ups. Considering the heat later in the morning, we decided on an early start. However, the morning was very cool and crisp and very beautiful for running. The endless tree cover in BNP is a boon for runners. We pass by so many runners and walkers and others doing yoga and pranayama on the way. All of us reached the 6 kms mark at the top near the Kanheri Caves and took a welcome break of about 3-5 minutes.



On the way back, the sun was filtering through the tree shades though it was still comfortable. Myself and Supriya decided to explore the two diversions, where Ashok, Milan and Saurabh had meticulously done the km markings. We took both the diversions and must say, the second diversion of 1 kms was quite tough because it was up and down all the way.


By the time we entered the main road, the sun was up fully and then the challenge began. With about 1.5 kms to go, we sprinted to the finish and finished strongly in the end.

All others did 12 kms whereas myself and Supriya did 15 kms. All others have promised to go better distance next time.

So, Ashok, Milan & Saurabh, we have done full justice to your back breaking efforts the other Sunday.

We rounded off the morning workout with a bout of post-run stretches.

Thanks to everybody for coming today and welcome to Jayesh for his first run at the BNP.

Next week for a 17 kms attempt

BNP - sunday, 21st march 2010 - hill sprints

Did hill sprints in Borivli National Park today, a hilly slope of about 800 metres. It keeps climbing gradually, not too steep, but manageable for more than 2 rounds that i did today, certainly 4 next time. Before that did an easy 5 km on the alternate route, which had too climbers. overall good workout today.

sunday long run - BNP - 28th February 2010

Did 1 hr 30.46 minutes today at BNP - sunday long run - full 12 kms of the route. Started off as cool and crisp weather but found going tough later on, thought about doing only 5 km uproute today, but the momentum carried on and finished full 12 kms. On the return leg, it was quite tough with the weather becoming quite warm as the early morning sun started filtering through the trees. Had to make two walking stops.

BNP Run - Sunday, 21st February 2010

Did a long easy run at BNP today, only it was at quite a pace at I managed to reach the top in 42 mins as against 49 minutes i normally take. Return was even faster at 37 mins with the last 200 metres in sprinting pace. It was a beautiful, cool, crisp weather today, perfect for running. In the RRR... RMR group, we had 9 runners today. Rounded off morning routine with post run stretches.

sunday long run - 7th february 2010 - BNP

Did a long run of 105.31 minutes today, an exhilarating run in the Borivli National Park, the weather was cool, crisp and perfect for running. Took all the slopes comfortably and on the return leg, took a new route, which was good and daunting as well.

Sunday Run at Borivli National Park - 31st December 2009

had a good run at Borivli National Park today for about 14 kms at 93.50 minutes. Met a lot of guys today from RRR RMR group.

Sunday run - Borivli National Park - 10th January 2010

Did a long run of 101.55 minutes today at the Borivli National Park, managed to climb comfortably and come back also with good strength in the end.