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.
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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.
Desert Trails - Exploring Kutch
Traveling through Kutch, this blog details a December road trip covering Little Rann, Mandvi Beach, Bhuj heritage homes, artisan villages, Kadiya Dhro canyon, and the magical White Rann desert—full of history, nature, and local culture.
Summer 2024 – Rhododendron Trek in Sikkim
A five-day spring trek in Sikkim’s Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary—misty forests, blooming trails, meadows, wind-swept camps, Phoktey Dara sunrise, and cultural closure via Singshore Bridge.
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.
Chennai Marathon 2025
Ran the 2025 Chennai Full Marathon; first Sunday 2025 of the with steady pacing and strong finish, enjoyed great on-route support, and ended the trip with a nostalgic reunion with an old friend after 29 years.
Exploring Coastal Karnataka
Unveil the magic of Coastal Karnataka! From spiritual temples to secret beaches and emerald waterfalls, every winding road and monsoon shower builds an unforgettable, photogenic escape - India’s enchanting west coast
The Long Run
The Long Run is a poem that captures the essence of running as a metaphor for life's journey, emphasizing perseverance, camaraderie, and the joy of crossing the finish line.