Here are a couple of pics I had taken after the race :

Resting in shade and having water, bananas & apples (not in that order)


My well toned muscles :)



My Red Pearl Izumis :

Running in Pearl Izumis

Bought new running shoes in Duesseldorf from a running specific store. Got new lessons - always buy sports shoes 1 size larger than your work-wear shoes ! did treadmill tests selected red Pearl Izumis. As soon as i put them on, felt 1 one with them.

The iZumis are firing me a bit with their provocative and inspiring ad tag lines If you are not sure, wether you are running or jogging - go faster "

Sends shivers down my spine. Read more on this blog I came across which talks of this and other runner specific tag lines from Izumi - http://munfitnessblog.com/a-sports-advertisement-campaign-you-probably-never-want-to-miss-we-are-not-joggers-by-pearl-izumi/

Airtel Half is on 21st, not been training as I would have liked. Excuses are plentiful, Germany trip, Diwali celebrations, sickness ( a cold) etc. but i wonder if it was all in the mind ?