I've returned from an exausting tour to Andhra Pradesh after 4 days. I had not run in this period as I had a dawn to dusk routine. I decided to lace up and go for a run at 11:30am. I needed to clean up the cobwebs in my mind and my body. I did not realize that the winter had gone by and summer was already on us. The heat was quite discomforting and I finished 11K with a dry mouth and a body that was feeling the first traces of "heat exhaustion".
I must remember to warn and advise all running pals to beware of going out for a late morning run. Nevertheless, I am now at home with Bryan (who is playing a video football game; England v/s Sweden:-)) and Dojo (who is curled up after his mad-hatter runs to welcome me) and of course a well-deserved beer in my hand:-)
I was tense before the run and feel much better now.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Aarey Walkers salute me
On Sunday, I attended the Annual Aarey Walking Race prize distribution ceremony. I was pleasantly surprised and well - embarassed that they felicitated me as an exemplary runner whose motivation was contagious enough that this year 21 runners from Aarey took part in the Standard Chartered Full and Half Marathon - up from 3 runners about 4 years back!
They had to further embarass me by asking me to "say a few words" - I was not prepared for this. Well I gave them a short discourse on how fitness can change their lives. They had taken part in a "walking race" and I asked them as to what prevents them from making at least one day in a week as a "race day". Why do they have to wait a year to increase their walking pace? I suggested that if they incorporate 1 min of gentle jogging in 5 mins of walking in their total 45 mins walk, they would see how it changes their lives. Maybe at the end of a year they may jog the entire 45 mins - applause.
Today, I realized that I had made an impact cause I saw a 56 yr old woman that had won first prize in her category 55 - 65 yrs and a man in his early 50s, doing the 1 min jog. They waved and told me so.
They had to further embarass me by asking me to "say a few words" - I was not prepared for this. Well I gave them a short discourse on how fitness can change their lives. They had taken part in a "walking race" and I asked them as to what prevents them from making at least one day in a week as a "race day". Why do they have to wait a year to increase their walking pace? I suggested that if they incorporate 1 min of gentle jogging in 5 mins of walking in their total 45 mins walk, they would see how it changes their lives. Maybe at the end of a year they may jog the entire 45 mins - applause.
Today, I realized that I had made an impact cause I saw a 56 yr old woman that had won first prize in her category 55 - 65 yrs and a man in his early 50s, doing the 1 min jog. They waved and told me so.
Holy name cathedral
My office has recently shifted to Colaba and right next door is the Holy Name Cathedral. Such a beautiful work of art with stained glass windows and oak panelling everywhere. I love the blissful silence wherein you can hear an echo of a foot fall. They have a mass everyday at 1:15pm and I go there in my lunch break to seek solace from the problems I am facing. I feel relaxed after my visit and return to my office with Norman Vincent Peale' thought that "if God be for us who can be against us".
I often muse about finding a way to chuck my job and take up something that will allow me to give more time to Bryan. I have spent a lot of time with him and know that I did not miss out, so far, on seeing him grow. I love mathematics and have sometimes felt that I could have taken up a professor' job in a univ. Too late Dan. I'm sure you will think of something in one of your "long runs".
I often muse about finding a way to chuck my job and take up something that will allow me to give more time to Bryan. I have spent a lot of time with him and know that I did not miss out, so far, on seeing him grow. I love mathematics and have sometimes felt that I could have taken up a professor' job in a univ. Too late Dan. I'm sure you will think of something in one of your "long runs".
Thursday, February 7, 2008
A nice photo certificate
I am proud of my photo certificate (which did not come cheap BTW). This is especially because of my veteran PR. Boy, I hope I improve on it - God willing and of course job willing:-)
Colgate ups the ante
Team colgate is now gung ho about running having "tasted blood" in their first race! They are now "gunning" for a half marathon this year. They can do it cause they have what it takes - loads of motivation! I must immodestly add that I provide oodles of it to them:-) I have now decided to help them in this venture. I must make time for it and see them thru - especially Debashish and Madhumita who thought its beyond them! I am meeting them this saturday for their first lesson in "Distance Running".
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Aarey runners appraisal
Mahesh (who is a 10K state level runner) called me yesterday and expressed that the 3:30 he did in the mumbai marathon could have been bettered if he had consulted me in the week before the race. Mahesh is blessed; in that he did not get a chance to train much as he has a job with a tour operator. He got some tips from me as to what to do in the month before the marathon. However, in the week before, I was too busy.
Sunil was down and out after doing his first marathon. He finds the distance intimidating. Rupesh (who I named in my report) has vowed never to do a marathon. I have to counsel these guys! I too have a fever since the last few days due to the stress of both the marathon and "other" stresses. I should not have travelled the next day - but work is work!
Rajesh and Pankaj came thru' in 4:59 and 5:01. I need to meet them to inform them (especially Rajesh) the mistakes they made.
Sunil was down and out after doing his first marathon. He finds the distance intimidating. Rupesh (who I named in my report) has vowed never to do a marathon. I have to counsel these guys! I too have a fever since the last few days due to the stress of both the marathon and "other" stresses. I should not have travelled the next day - but work is work!
Rajesh and Pankaj came thru' in 4:59 and 5:01. I need to meet them to inform them (especially Rajesh) the mistakes they made.
Dojo & Destressing
It is exactly a year since we got home our then 40 day old "Daschund" - "DOJO". He is a bundle of lightening! I look forward to reaching home because he shows me "unconditional love" - scurring around the house like a maniac to show me that he is happy. We rub noses and I get a few licks on my face which are sufficient to put at rest the rotten time I am having at work. He then curls up next to me and I fix myself a shot of "Remy Martin VSOP". The bottle is fst receding and I have to make arrangements for replenishment.
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