Today the Colpal team went to National Park for a "long run". Aalok and Saurabh did 18K and finished "piece-a-cake" style. The star was Madhumita who did a 12.5K which was 50% more than her normal long run. She actually surprised me cause I was apprehensive about her making it. Deepak probably did a 14K and did well for himself considering that he had a foot pain and was advised rest by his physician. They were all thrilled (I think so) with their achievement of doing a long run amidst the sights and sounds of a real forest ie birds chirping, a cock crowing in the distance, earthy odours, green vegetation, long and winding paths and a lovely sunrise.
My dear friends, Pravin and Hirva were the second thrill for all. They hosted "post-run snacks" which comprised idlis with sambhar and chutney, biscuits, bananas, tang and chai. Everyone in their "Glycogen depleted" state, gratefully gorged on them. It was a perfect saturday for a runner; a successful long run in a beautiful forest and a meet-up with fellow runners for snacks. I felt at peace for giving my friends a hobby (hopefully they will make it one) that will carry them thru' the rest of their lives with "ease". All thats required to consummate the current "high" is a beer, which I shall fetch shortly.
