Posts by Santanu
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The Virtual London Marathon 2020
A virtual marathon in 2020 taught me the fine balance of mind and body
Chhattisgarh Marathon 2025
Tackled epic marathon chaos — from lost gear and deserted roads to 42.2 km agony and random strangers saving my run.
Kashmir Marathon 2025 — Running Through Heaven on Earth
From fall colors to freezing starts — a 42 km journey through the heart of Kashmir. My solo run experience at the Kashmir Marathon 2025.
Anupam Daa is all set for Kolkata 25!
Reflecting on half marathon journey leading up to the Kolkata 25 event for Anupam Daa
My 10th Hyderabad Marathon - A Pacing Journey
Completing my 10th Hyderabad Marathon, this time as a pacer! From sleepless pre-race nights to perfect 2:30 pacing, plus mini-reunions with old friends. A decade-long love affair with this special race.
Conquering the Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon
Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon — tough climbs, monsoon downpour, and 42.2 km through the hills of Madhya Pradesh. Reconnected with many MACTians along the way. Truly one for the memory book.
Friday Lessons from a Lake Loop
From a lake loop in Bangalore to a podium finish at Hyderabad half marathon, 67-year-old Mr. Parameshwaran’s running journey is pure inspiration.
Diagrams with Mermaid
This blog post introduces Mermaid, a tool for creating diagrams and flowcharts using simple text syntax. It showcases how to use Mermaid to visualize complex processes and ideas effectively.
Running the Jaipur Marathon 2025
Solo trip to Jaipur for a 3 AM full marathon start. Smooth first loop, slowdown after 32 km, finished strong. Met runner friends, mixed with AirBnB but overall nice stay and good food from near by streets. Two marathons in 2 months.