A father of two darling daughters, running through life, one day at a time. He shares his adventures of parenting, running, trekking and travelling as he runs each day. He runs for family, fitness, food and always fun!
I have been meaning to write a note on the best running places in Mumbai, where runners, especially the longer distance ones, can train. Having a variety of terrain, and, ideally, micro-climate (sun exposure, humidity) to train in is a key to endurance. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (aka Borivali National Park, or just BNP) The … Continue reading Best places in Mumbai for long runs
This kiddo is having a gala time with her fluffy friends on a make-believe picnic on a summer afternoon! CDP theme for the month of November is ‘Friends’. You can view more photos from all over the world on the current CDP theme here.
I recently upgraded my Garmin watch from the earlier FR 220 to FR 235, and the vendor of choice was Dinesh Laungani of Vishal Trading (Thane). Barring the competitive pricing he offers on Garmin watches, shipping to anywhere you want it shipped, his personal advise on watch selection (being a runner himself, his advice on … Continue reading The screw of the Garmin watch strap – the weak link!
What is popularly known as gola (crushed ice candy dipped in a variety of syrups) is a popular dessert in Gujarat, especially the Saurashtra region. It comes in various levels of sophistication, from the humble ice lolly around a candy stick with just one flavor, to elaborate ones with malai, mawa and dry fruits, served … Continue reading Anybody for a gola tonight?
Somebody suggested in a blog post, and I cannot thank him enough, that it is preferred to book the 'A' seats when flying from Mumbai to Leh to get the best view of the Himalayas from the window. We followed this advice and were amply rewarded with some of the best views of the crumpled-paper … Continue reading The mighty Himalayas – an ariel view! And Stok Kangri teaser
I turned 40 a few months back and my daughter had a great idea of getting this cake for me!!! #RunningModeOn 🙂 Can't not love such daughters, can you?
Lonar Crater - the only hypervelocity natural impact crater in basaltic rock in the world! And it is also the third largest salt water lake in the world, with the water there being about 7 time saltier than sea-water!
Larry King, while a celebrity in the US, is not a much known name in India. I first heard his name, and the story, in his audio book – How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere: The Secrets of Good Communication – that was read by Larry himself. If you have ever read about Larry … Continue reading The power of Questions – Larry King
On the weekend of 6-7 Oct 2018, we did the Rajgadh and Torna trek from Pune. In summary, and a detailed blog should follow, we left Pune around 0730 and drove towards the Rajgadh base village - Gunjavane. Climbed Rajgadh and visited the various points on the fort (and there are quite a few to … Continue reading “Suvela Machi” on the Rajgad fort
Standing on the start line, we are all cowards. - Alberto Salazar, 3 times NYC Marathon winner Race Report The Mumbai Half Marathon, is sponsored by IDBI Federal Life Insurance, and is almost always referred to as the ‘IDBI Half Marathon’ in the Mumbai running circles. Very high humidity, but superb arrangements by organizers, and … Continue reading Mumbai Half Marathon – 30 Sep 2018 – Race Report
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