42 @ 42 - Team-BHP

Nachu · 26th December 2006, 16:20

I'm 42. Time to act my age.
So I've decided to run the full marathon in the forthcoming Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on 21st January, 2007.
All 42.2 km of it. From VT to Bandra Reclamation and all the way back.

A professional athlete would take 2 hours 12 minutes.
By car this would take about 5 hours assuming normal Mumbai Traffic.
I hope to clock a time somewhere in-between.

Those of you who read my introductory post may have noted that I'm an avid runner. I've run many Half Marathons and done some pretty good times. But the Full Marathon is a whole new cup of tea.

I've specifically been training for this event since August using Hal Higdon's online intermediate 2 marathon program. This Hal guy ran a Full Marathon in 2 1/2 hours at the age of 58.

I currently run over 80 km a week. On Sundays, it's 32 km on the trot.

No it's not easy. Apart form jammed toe nails, blistered in-soles, aching pelvic muscles, skin burns and knocking knees, I've also had to sacrifice all forms of social life hitting the sack by 9.45 pm and waking up at 5 am.

Not to forget the expense of good quality running gear. Nike Air Max Moto shoes (I've been thru 3 pairs already in the last 6 months), Asics Dynamic Compression Running Shorts, Nike Dri Fit Singlets, Nike Dri Fit Socks and a Mode Heart Rate Monitor (must know what RPM I'm running at, mustn't I?)

But all this should not go in vain.

I'm running for a good cause. I'm raising funds for the Hindu Mission Hospital which is an approved NGO in Chennai that provides free treatment and care to the poor/needy. Please do visit their web site to understand what they do.

I shall be most grateful if members of Team BHP donate to this charitable cause. No amount is too small. Please do message me and let me know should you be so inclined.

For those of you in Mumbai. Do come to the race. It starts at 7.40 AM.

Happy 2007.

Nachu

Rudra Sen · 26th December 2006, 17:08

Guys, those are from Bombay should watch/cheer Nachu running. He's one great runner for years...I'm trying to be there as well.

Nikhilb2008 · 26th December 2006, 17:20

WOAH !! You are amazingly fit for your age..... People half your age envy you (me

).

COngrats !! and it is nice to see you doing something for a charitable cause.

Nachu · 26th December 2006, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhilb2008

WOAH !! You are amazingly fit for your age..... People half your age envy you (me

).

COngrats !! and it is nice to see you doing something for a charitable cause.

Thanks dude. Schumy was still the best at 37. Warney at 38, McGrath at 37. Old age does matter.

normally_crazy · 20th January 2007, 13:43

Nachu,

Wish you all the best for tomorrow maan.

Cheers

Rtech · 20th January 2007, 13:59

Nachu, I am really in awe of people like you! Heck, I get beat after running 20 mins and a handful of kilometers on the treadmill (when I make it there that is!). Running 42.2km is an awesome accomplishment and I wish you the best.

manaa45 · 20th January 2007, 14:07

Nachu, wish you all the best for tommorow.

remember you have all of tbhp backing you for this grt event.

Regards

Mansi

Sideways · 20th January 2007, 14:49

All the best Nachu. God bless.

Sankar · 20th January 2007, 15:00

All the best Nachu! I admire runners!! Need a lot of stamina or that!!!

speedzak · 20th January 2007, 15:20

That's really great!! Best of luck from my side.
I admire you and wish I could do half of what you do at this age!!

danlalan · 20th January 2007, 15:21

wow thats a long way...but all the best...iam sure if i tried to do that i would probably take a week or so..

26th December 2006, 16:20	#1 (permalink)
Nachu Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 16	42 @ 42 I'm 42. Time to act my age. So I've decided to run the full marathon in the forthcoming Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on 21st January, 2007. All 42.2 km of it. From VT to Bandra Reclamation and all the way back. A professional athlete would take 2 hours 12 minutes. By car this would take about 5 hours assuming normal Mumbai Traffic. I hope to clock a time somewhere in-between. Those of you who read my introductory post may have noted that I'm an avid runner. I've run many Half Marathons and done some pretty good times. But the Full Marathon is a whole new cup of tea. I've specifically been training for this event since August using Hal Higdon's online intermediate 2 marathon program. This Hal guy ran a Full Marathon in 2 1/2 hours at the age of 58. I currently run over 80 km a week. On Sundays, it's 32 km on the trot. No it's not easy. Apart form jammed toe nails, blistered in-soles, aching pelvic muscles, skin burns and knocking knees, I've also had to sacrifice all forms of social life hitting the sack by 9.45 pm and waking up at 5 am. Not to forget the expense of good quality running gear. Nike Air Max Moto shoes (I've been thru 3 pairs already in the last 6 months), Asics Dynamic Compression Running Shorts, Nike Dri Fit Singlets, Nike Dri Fit Socks and a Mode Heart Rate Monitor (must know what RPM I'm running at, mustn't I?) But all this should not go in vain. I'm running for a good cause. I'm raising funds for the Hindu Mission Hospital which is an approved NGO in Chennai that provides free treatment and care to the poor/needy. Please do visit their web site to understand what they do. I shall be most grateful if members of Team BHP donate to this charitable cause. No amount is too small. Please do message me and let me know should you be so inclined. For those of you in Mumbai. Do come to the race. It starts at 7.40 AM. Happy 2007. Nachu Last edited by Rudra Sen : 26th December 2006 at 17:01.

20th January 2007, 13:43	#5 (permalink)
normally_crazy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,832 View My Garage	Nachu, Wish you all the best for tomorrow maan. Cheers __________________ In the end there are 3 things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love.

20th January 2007, 14:07	#7 (permalink)
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mumbai Posts: 298 View My Garage	Nachu, wish you all the best for tommorow. remember you have all of tbhp backing you for this grt event. Regards Mansi __________________ If an husband opens the door of his car for his wife, either he car is new or the wife is. ;-)

20th January 2007, 14:49	#8 (permalink)
Sideways Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Madras - India Posts: 633 View My Garage	All the best Nachu. God bless. __________________ *TRUST* = Small Word With a BIG Meaning.

20th January 2007, 15:21	#11 (permalink)
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	wow thats a long way...but all the best...iam sure if i tried to do that i would probably take a week or so.. __________________ Whats it goin to be this time Mclaren or Mercedes???

26th December 2006, 17:08	#2 (permalink)
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,475 View My Garage	Guys, those are from Bombay should watch/cheer Nachu running. He's one great runner for years...I'm trying to be there as well.

26th December 2006, 17:20	#3 (permalink)
Nikhilb2008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,986	WOAH !! You are amazingly fit for your age..... People half your age envy you (me ). COngrats !! and it is nice to see you doing something for a charitable cause.

20th January 2007, 13:59	#6 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,642 View My Garage	Nachu, I am really in awe of people like you! Heck, I get beat after running 20 mins and a handful of kilometers on the treadmill (when I make it there that is!). Running 42.2km is an awesome accomplishment and I wish you the best.

20th January 2007, 15:00	#9 (permalink)
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: TRV Posts: 2,491	All the best Nachu! I admire runners!! Need a lot of stamina or that!!!

20th January 2007, 15:20	#10 (permalink)
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,272	That's really great!! Best of luck from my side. I admire you and wish I could do half of what you do at this age!!