Author: Yuvaraj Patil

Owing to the cancellation of the run events in Ladakh, decisions had to be made to channelize the energy in ways that not only would help me train at higher altitudes but also help build the courage of attempting such goals in a manner that is self supported. A fellow runner and I decided to…

After completing the 12 hour run and seeing alongside the 24 hours runners continue for the next 12 hours was no less painful and giving a shot to yet another stadium run was definitely out of question. With covid crisis continuing to hamper the events organised, this was no less of a pain either and…

The plan was never the mileage, instead it was to see how you train your mind to do the same activity over a period of 12 hours and indeed was a learning curve and a eye opener on how you tackle your challenges when having to run a 400 meters loop for the Nth time…

Just like any other goal in your life, the shorter milestones are to be met to have long lasting impact. The story with endurance running needs to built and short distance running shows you the path to long distance running. My story of converting myself from a casual runner to some serious running began by…

25kms and 100+ obstacles to overcome, this was indeed a blind date with no prior experience of even a hurdle race. It was pure enthusiasm and zeal to try out something new that had hit the city for the first time. The 5km category did not appeal much and so was left with the 25km…

No sympathies just pure inspiration.. While the hustle with the corporate life continued, running as a passion was building its own lifeline. Running teams were formed and like minded people started to tag along. Running as a team at different events became a ritual and just then I came across the social cause of being…

The ultimate goal has been LAULTRA 111kms which is due August 2021 and since I qualified, my aim is to hit the mountains as much as I can and get the much needed miles under my belt. The Hell Race looked appealing, though a different terrain but the 65km Buddha Trail Run ( an equivalent…

Its quite natural and is a biological process for you to feel the muscle pain when you tend to push your physical limitations. This was the same with me when I progressed from 5kms to a Half Marathon. I also had my regular strength and core training clubbed with weekend long runs and one fine…