In my previous posts I have talked about several of the motivational videos that I go through on the morning of a big run. This time was planned to be no different.
However, due to a quirk of Apple iTunes, my iPad did not have those videos ! I had to rely on the some my fav high tempo music tracks to pump me up (at the same time allowing my baby to sleep).
The music tracks running in my mind specially when I was at my weakest were only 2 & one motivational ad from Saucony :
- Dirty Dozen Brass Band - My Feet Cant Fail Me Know
- Ram Sampath from movie Delhi Belly Bhaag DK Bose Bhaag
- What is Strong ? Saucony @ You Tube
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
SCMM Full marathon report - II - Acknowledgement
I just have to thanks my fellow runners who have played a part in me getting to my 1st full , running my first full and finishing my 1st full healthy, safe and injury free.
Sandeep Srivastava - Technical and nutritional expert - His indepth reasearch and willingness to share the knowledge he had on what all to eat, drink and maintain the salt levels to avoid cramping. Worked like a charm and made it seem so easy. Plus his encouragement and making me run that extra 300 mtrs during my longest training run of 31.66 Ks 3 weeks before the full.
Sanjeev Chabra - Seemingly slow runner. But you DEFINITELY have to acknowledge the consistency, preseverence and the surprise rabbit hiding in that skin. FInished his full in a little over 5 hrs ! Awesome job. He taught me to persevere and keep at it, slow, head down and keep pushing...
Rahul V
erghese - What can I say - organised the running in NCR. His 10 K runs every month in Gurgaon got me running. His Running & Living events got me intouch with all the running people I know. During the SCMM 2012 he was the pacer for 5.30 hrs and was so perfect that the group finished in exact time ! I stuck to the group for about 20 Ks then lagged behind as I couldnt keep up the pace. Those 20 Ks were cheating as I did not realize they were done until I started getting tired. Full of energy, smiling , laughing, singing songs (chorus as well) taking pics. Swell !
Shiv - Goaded me into my longest training run. His guidance on what strategy to adopt including not to watch the clock but to aim to finish. He brought me to reality against my impractical thoughts of 5 hr finish ! Met him both before and after the marathon and found more words of encouragement.
My biggest and staunchest supporters are however my family, who forgive me for waking up super early and skipping out on family time specially on weekends.
Sunina & Rudi - My wife and baby son who accompanied me to the SCMM 2012 without complain. Constanly encouraging me, motivating me and telling me that they knew I was going to finish the race, without a doubt. My training was accomplished only due to Sue kicking me out of bed to go train !
Dad & Ma - Their pat on the back and the encouragement goes a long way. Their confidence that I can do what I set out to achieve straightens my back even when my energy is down.
Sandeep Srivastava - Technical and nutritional expert - His indepth reasearch and willingness to share the knowledge he had on what all to eat, drink and maintain the salt levels to avoid cramping. Worked like a charm and made it seem so easy. Plus his encouragement and making me run that extra 300 mtrs during my longest training run of 31.66 Ks 3 weeks before the full.
Sanjeev Chabra - Seemingly slow runner. But you DEFINITELY have to acknowledge the consistency, preseverence and the surprise rabbit hiding in that skin. FInished his full in a little over 5 hrs ! Awesome job. He taught me to persevere and keep at it, slow, head down and keep pushing...
Rahul V
erghese - What can I say - organised the running in NCR. His 10 K runs every month in Gurgaon got me running. His Running & Living events got me intouch with all the running people I know. During the SCMM 2012 he was the pacer for 5.30 hrs and was so perfect that the group finished in exact time ! I stuck to the group for about 20 Ks then lagged behind as I couldnt keep up the pace. Those 20 Ks were cheating as I did not realize they were done until I started getting tired. Full of energy, smiling , laughing, singing songs (chorus as well) taking pics. Swell !
Shiv - Goaded me into my longest training run. His guidance on what strategy to adopt including not to watch the clock but to aim to finish. He brought me to reality against my impractical thoughts of 5 hr finish ! Met him both before and after the marathon and found more words of encouragement.
My biggest and staunchest supporters are however my family, who forgive me for waking up super early and skipping out on family time specially on weekends.
Sunina & Rudi - My wife and baby son who accompanied me to the SCMM 2012 without complain. Constanly encouraging me, motivating me and telling me that they knew I was going to finish the race, without a doubt. My training was accomplished only due to Sue kicking me out of bed to go train !
Dad & Ma - Their pat on the back and the encouragement goes a long way. Their confidence that I can do what I set out to achieve straightens my back even when my energy is down.
SCMM Full marathon report - I Results
In 2011, as I was running the half marathon and coming over from the Sea Link on to Marine Drive (queen's Necklace), I looked on the otherside of the road and saw a bunch of runners, some shirtless, some fully clothed, running, walking and I thought " Man ! These guys are Heroes ! Gods ! I am a lousy halfie running half marathons and boating to my family and friends and they further boast about me. " Thats when I decided to do a full marathon !
A year later on 15th Jan 2012, I was the guy on the other side ! The halfies were looking at me and possibly (hopefully) thinking the same ! I was the God and the Hero at that time for those moments. There were certain moments when I felt truly the mortal I am, but I quickly lost track of them.
And when I finished... I thought I will have tears in my eyes on completing my first marathon . But no, just one big SMILE that just wouldnt wash away ! I did it ! Though I didnt do it alone. There have been many helping hands to do this and they shall all be counted with their own dedicated post.
Here are the results of the run :
A year later on 15th Jan 2012, I was the guy on the other side ! The halfies were looking at me and possibly (hopefully) thinking the same ! I was the God and the Hero at that time for those moments. There were certain moments when I felt truly the mortal I am, but I quickly lost track of them.
And when I finished... I thought I will have tears in my eyes on completing my first marathon . But no, just one big SMILE that just wouldnt wash away ! I did it ! Though I didnt do it alone. There have been many helping hands to do this and they shall all be counted with their own dedicated post.
Here are the results of the run :
| Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2012 -Marathon 5:40 Start | |
|---|---|
| Bib Number | 2250 |
| Name | RISHI MADAN |
| Gender | MALE |
| Category | OPEN |
| Overall Rank | 1169 |
| Category Rank | 830 |
| Gender Rank | 1098 |
| Split@2.7 Km | 00:20:11 at an Avg Speed of 8.03 Kmph |
| Split@15 Km | 01:52:14 at an Avg Speed of 8.02 Kmph |
| Split@20 Km | 02:29:29 at an Avg Speed of 8.03 Kmph |
| Split@27 Km | 03:26:37 at an Avg Speed of 7.84 Kmph |
| Split@28 Km | 03:36:55 at an Avg Speed of 7.74 Kmph |
| Split@29 Km | 03:48:47 at an Avg Speed of 7.61 Kmph |
| Net Time | 05:55:26 at an Avg Spped of 7.12 Kmph |
| Gross Time | 05:59:28 |
To check your timings at SCMM click on Timing Technologies
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Here comes the highway to Hell !
The Mumbai marathon is around the corner. I am a bit scared. Only a few long runs and no running on weekdays for more than 3 months ! And no running at all in the last 3 weeks !
Good news - that niggling pain below the right knee is gone. Bad news, haven't tried it out yet !
Another Good news, I have lined up my family members to give me gifts, if i complete my first marathon !
Here is the route of the Marathon, looks real mighty looooooooooooooooong. I will be earning those gifts. Really.
Good news - that niggling pain below the right knee is gone. Bad news, haven't tried it out yet !
Another Good news, I have lined up my family members to give me gifts, if i complete my first marathon !
Here is the route of the Marathon, looks real mighty looooooooooooooooong. I will be earning those gifts. Really.
I will be singing and praying what the Dirty Dozen Brass Band are singing below :
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Zurich Airport
What a setting for an airport. Look out and you see nice blue skies, white fluffy clods and swiss alps !
Bremer Tabak
Bremen City was once known for its tobacco growing and processing !
Here's a pic of the Bremen Hauptbahnhof (Bremen Central Train Station) :
Of course, as soon I knew this, I had to become the owner of their Cigars (Cigarillos). Shall try them soon and post my experience.
Here's a pic of the Bremen Hauptbahnhof (Bremen Central Train Station) :
Of course, as soon I knew this, I had to become the owner of their Cigars (Cigarillos). Shall try them soon and post my experience.
Selling Parfum via Wide buck teeth ?
On the flight I saw an ad for a perfume in the inflight shopping magazine and I was completely confused.
Both the things are not what the photographers / models / advertisers aim for when presenting such a shot - do they ?
Or did they actually get what they wanted with such vivid recollection and reproduction ?
Both the things are not what the photographers / models / advertisers aim for when presenting such a shot - do they ?
Or did they actually get what they wanted with such vivid recollection and reproduction ?
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