Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Great run.. Awesome fun.. I wud hav kicked myself if I had wuss'd out of run for that silly sinus block.
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Left for Mysore from Cubbon @ 4.30. The drive itself was so much fun.. Non-stop entertainment from Sensei 'n Balaji. PJs galore.. Had the historic(?) Maddur vada and great coffee on the way. Checked-in to a hotel.. had dinner and rested for the race.
Woke up feeling great on Sunday!! Got ready and headed to the race-location. Coach wasn't particularly happy that I had forgotten to collect the bib and had to take a detour on the race day... Over 700 runners crowded the start-point.
The Full-ers started first.. Sensei and Santhosh shot off..
I think, Half-Marathon is a sweet-distance.. 21K is a great test of fitness 'n endurance.. Doesn't take a lot out of you and less prone to injuries.. I wonder why these crazies run the full to get roasted..
Then we started.. With my (un)training, I knew I cudn't shoot for a personal best. The focus was to finish strong with out any injury.
The Trail was a beauty! Gorgeous Kaveri flowing on one side and brilliant-green fields on the other.
After the initial 2K or so, I was nice and loose.. felt good.. kept myself well hydrated.. Reached the turn around point with no fuss... The first half was eazy..
And then trail-beauty turned a smoking hottie.. The scorching sun was too much..When I was struggling and thought, I'm gonna walk the rest - I heard someone yell, "Common Vinodh - run!!". There she was.. The super-woman.. I ran with Sensei for a few kms.. She was saying, "I ran all the way.. Didn take a walk-break yet".
The last stretch was tough.. started cramping and Hamstring hurt.. It all meant only one-thing. I shd stop giving work excuses 'n turn-up at the Training sessions and hit the gym regularly..
And flew to the finish line. Not great timing. But awesome fun..
Celebrated the Run @ CCD with Sizzling brownies/Icecreams...
Photos: Courtesy of Balaji - link
Labels: Asha, Awesomeness..., Fun, Life
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Here we go.. Leaving to Mysore for the Kaveri Half-marathon..
The build-up to the marathon has been a touch short of ideal..
I'm terribly under-trained... Havnt slept well for the past 2 weeks()... stiff back.. And now, I hav cold 'n fever...
Its gonna be hot n humid...
Lets see, If I can pull it off.. There is a much bigger cause..
More on Monday.. Wish me luck..