easy run - friday, 9th april 2010

Got out today at 5.30 a.m. to a hot, steamy, muggy morning, like in a cauldron, forget about running, even walking was difficult in such extreme conditions. weather bureau might say anything but reality was "it was close to death valley".  started out slow and easy and realised the difficult conditions today, deliberately kept it slow pace, with good rhythm, and relaxed breathing all the time. Went through several emotions of pain, hunger and giving it all up but continued in the same slow pace determined to finish the route. Crossed the pain barrier today. Divine inspiration was there as i finished in exactly 60.00 minutes. Tough run, entirely drenched and completely drained out.

tempo run - wednesday, 7th april 2010

did a tempo run of 32 minutes today, initially was not upto the tempo mood today, but decided anyway to keep options open at the 20 minutes mark, picked up pace thereafter and maintained a good pace with rhythm. good workout today.

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

commercialisation of cricket

The commercialization of cricket is intense these days. Nowadays, you don’t hit a six, you , hit a DLF Maximum, and it is not a strategic time out, it is a Max Mobile one, there is a Citi moment of success, Karbonn catch.



Very soon, you will have a Videocon four, Hyundai wide, Moser Baer single and then followed by a Reliance square cut, Nano cover drive and so on and so forth. Where is it going to end.

The Chamber

Just finished reading “The Chamber” by John Grisham, a searing portrayal of an aging Ku Klux Klan convict on the death row, his agonies, his cleansing, his relationship with his family, in a slow and deliberate manner that wrenches your guts away. While there is sufficient legalese in the book, it is the morbidity that hits you as a reader. Undoubtedly, one of Grisham’s best.

Rendezvouz with Rama

Just finished reading "Rendezvouz with Rama", the first book of the Rama mea series by Arthur Clarke. No wonder Arthur has been named as the grand master of science fiction. He wins hands down with his deep, near perfect description of Rama, an interstellar spacecraft. Clarke weaves his magic here. Waiting to read the other books in the series and his other series also.

speed intervals - Juhu Beach - friday, 2nd april 2010

Did speed intervals today at Juhu beach, first time that speed work was done at the beach. Did 7 rounds of 400 metres followed by easy jog of 400 metres. Before that did rigorous stretching and followed it up with post run stretching.There were 8 of us in the group.