My first marathon was a realization on the morning of the Bangalore full marathon where I desperately wanted to run the 42 k even though the training plan was only for a 21k. I knew that my body was conditioned for it and just wanted to go for the whole damn thing. This time around too, it is the same. I realized this morning that I want to do a 100k and I am going for it this Saturday evening. The plan is to start at 6:00 pm and go on till 6:00 am and get the damn thing out of the way.
This run is for several reasons –
a) I had a few goals this year that will remain unachieved a full marathon being one. The ultra takes care of this
b) One huge treachery that I was a victim of. The ultra will ensure that I pass through a wall where it would mean no more to me.
c) The ultra is my first run as a part of the Asha group. The cash donated towards it will go for a bigger cause.
d) There is a good chance that I will be traveling to Bahrain for 6 months where running will be only on the treadmill mostly. I will get as much out of this run as possible.
e) I have an opportunity to tell myself that I am a runner first. Socializing, drinking and women are only by-products.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
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makes me all the more determined to do a 50K ... God willing !
All the best !
damn good reasons! bravo!
Shumit.. GOOD LUCK. hope you break down the walls!!!
cheers. george
All the very best Shumit! Am so proud of you and extremely thrilled that you're doing this with Team Asha!! Do well! *Hugs*
Good luck Shumz! Really impressive .. I'm cheering you on from over here :-)
Jyo
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