The Running / Marathon Thread

kash_pegasus · 27th October 2013, 22:14

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Originally Posted by sa_kiran

I have entered the world of half-marathons. I participated in Vasai-Virar Mayor's Marathon today and completed in 2:36:17. The organizers had done a very good job. Residents of Vasai, Nallasopara and Virar were very encouraging.

Congratulations on completing your first half marathon kiran. Welcome to the world of "marathons". It is always an amazing experience finishing your first long run- be it 10k or 21k! (Y)

rajcs · 15th December 2013, 18:43

Did the ADHM 2013 this morning. I found the weather much better than last two years... Temp of 12 to 15 degrees helped most people achieve their personal best. I was recovering from Runners Knee though and took it a bit easy and finished in 2:19 - 5 min slower than last year. There were more half marathoners this year than last couple years - great going Delhi.

anandpadhye · 26th February 2014, 10:58

Participated in the Surat half marathon last Sunday. Finished in 2:35. Half an hour improvement over my first half marathon in December 2011. Could have and should have done better, but I am recovering from runner's knee so did not risk it. I see a lot of faster runners here. Any tips for improving speed?

Cheers!

Prawaal · 3rd March 2014, 10:11

We organise half marathon on every last sunday of the month in Pune. Our group is 'Pune Running' and you can check out more on this on Facebook too. This time we are running in Hinjawadi. The event is on March 30th 2014, 6 AM. We would be organising it for 5,10,15 and 21K distances. Folks in Pune can register online and particiapte. The enrollment fee is only 100/-.

anandpadhye · 3rd March 2014, 10:55

Thanks Prawaal,

Yes, I have been running with Pune Running and it's been awesome. The 21km trail run in Wanavadi in Nov 2013 was fantastic and happens to be my personal best so far (2:20)

Chetan_Rao · 1st April 2014, 15:07

Anybody has a review of the Kalenji running shoes sold at Decathlon?

I'm trying to replace my current Reebok pair, and the usual suspects either have horrendous designs or astronomical prices.

I'm more of a jogger and don't always stick to tarmac or paved roads, so I was interested in the trail running shoes on display at Decathlon.

Anyone has first-hand experience of these? Any alternatives if these aren't any good? I'd prefer not to spend more than 4-5k for a decent pair.

arepalli99 · 14th April 2014, 17:20

Guys - anyone running the TCS open 10k in bangalore ?
Am looking for running companions.

kash_pegasus · 14th April 2014, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chetan_Rao

Anybody has a review of the Kalenji running shoes sold at Decathlon?

I'm trying to replace my current Reebok pair, and the usual suspects either have horrendous designs or astronomical prices.

I'm more of a jogger and don't always stick to tarmac or paved roads, so I was interested in the trail running shoes on display at Decathlon.

Anyone has first-hand experience of these? Any alternatives if these aren't any good? I'd prefer not to spend more than 4-5k for a decent pair.

Get a nike free run from a factory outlet. Nike have great shoes in your range(at a factory outlet only). The ones in decathlon look good too- but haven't had any personal running experience with it!

kash_pegasus · 14th April 2014, 19:45

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Originally Posted by arepalli99

Guys - anyone running the TCS open 10k in bangalore ?
Am looking for running companions.

I am- for the 3rd consecutive time. But I might be running with my Bosch mates! By the way- I am in category B. If you are in category B too, then you can join me. I am aiming for 50 minutes this time round!

arepalli99 · 15th May 2014, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by kash_pegasus

I am- for the 3rd consecutive time. But I might be running with my Bosch mates! By the way- I am in category B. If you are in category B too, then you can join me. I am aiming for 50 minutes this time round!

@kash_pegasus am in section E.
Am targetting a sub 60 minute for now. How much under is to be seen

Btw, has anyone been able to source GU Gels in Bangalore.
Everyone seems to have run out of them.

carboy · 6th October 2014, 08:57

Anyone here purchased sports shoes in Wide sizes. I am talking about something like this - http://www.payless.com/mens/sneakers...th&prefv1=Wide

Other than size 8, 9, 10 etc, you also can buy 8W, 9W, 10W etc.

Length wise these are the same as the original size, but the width is a little more. Regular sizes pain my legs. Do you know if wide sizes are available anywhere in India - online or B & M?

MileCruncher · 6th October 2014, 16:10

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Originally Posted by carboy

Anyone here purchased sports shoes in Wide sizes. I am talking about something like this - http://www.payless.com/mens/sneakers...th&prefv1=Wide

Other than size 8, 9, 10 etc, you also can buy 8W, 9W, 10W etc.

Length wise these are the same as the original size, but the width is a little more. Regular sizes pain my legs. Do you know if wide sizes are available anywhere in India - online or B & M?

When I used to run in shoes, I used wider shoes. I don't think any brand sells wide shoes here in India, both offline and online, but they are quite common in the US. I used to use Asics and their designation of width is as follows:
N - Narrow
2E - Wide
4E - Extra Wide

I think most other running shoes also use the same terminology. Check here

Since most Indian men have wider forefoot, its always better to get a wide shoe.

Happy Running!

carboy · 6th October 2014, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

I think most other running shoes also use the same terminology. Check here

Since most Indian men have wider forefoot, its always better to get a wide shoe.

Happy Running!

Unfortunately, the same thing is not available in amazon.in - http://www.amazon.in/Sneakers-Men/b/...ode=1983577031

MileCruncher · 6th October 2014, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by carboy

Unfortunately, the same thing is not available in amazon.in - http://www.amazon.in/Sneakers-Men/b/...ode=1983577031

As I told you Indian makes already incorporate the wider forefoot. However international running shoes sold in India only get the regular version. My suggestion, buy your running shoes from US if possible. Not only they cheaper, you get wider choice.

carboy · 6th October 2014, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

As I told you Indian makes already incorporate the wider forefoot.

Which brands you know do this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

My suggestion, buy your running shoes from US if possible. Not only they cheaper, you get wider choice.

How, the shipping would probably cost more than the shoe?

15th December 2013, 18:43	#107
rajcs BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mumbai, MH Posts: 251 Thanked: 278 Times View My Garage	Re: The Running / Marathon Thread Did the ADHM 2013 this morning. I found the weather much better than last two years... Temp of 12 to 15 degrees helped most people achieve their personal best. I was recovering from Runners Knee though and took it a bit easy and finished in 2:19 - 5 min slower than last year. There were more half marathoners this year than last couple years - great going Delhi.
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26th February 2014, 10:58	#108
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 3,346 Times	Re: The Running / Marathon Thread Participated in the Surat half marathon last Sunday. Finished in 2:35. Half an hour improvement over my first half marathon in December 2011. Could have and should have done better, but I am recovering from runner's knee so did not risk it. I see a lot of faster runners here. Any tips for improving speed? Cheers!
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3rd March 2014, 10:11	#109
Prawaal Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 14 Thanked: 11 Times	Re: The Running / Marathon Thread We organise half marathon on every last sunday of the month in Pune. Our group is 'Pune Running' and you can check out more on this on Facebook too. This time we are running in Hinjawadi. The event is on March 30th 2014, 6 AM. We would be organising it for 5,10,15 and 21K distances. Folks in Pune can register online and particiapte. The enrollment fee is only 100/-.
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3rd March 2014, 10:55	#110
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 3,346 Times	Re: The Running / Marathon Thread Thanks Prawaal, Yes, I have been running with Pune Running and it's been awesome. The 21km trail run in Wanavadi in Nov 2013 was fantastic and happens to be my personal best so far (2:20)
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1st April 2014, 15:07	#111
Chetan_Rao Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,772 Thanked: 28,178 Times	Re: The Running / Marathon Thread Anybody has a review of the Kalenji running shoes sold at Decathlon? I'm trying to replace my current Reebok pair, and the usual suspects either have horrendous designs or astronomical prices. I'm more of a jogger and don't always stick to tarmac or paved roads, so I was interested in the trail running shoes on display at Decathlon. Anyone has first-hand experience of these? Any alternatives if these aren't any good? I'd prefer not to spend more than 4-5k for a decent pair.
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14th April 2014, 17:20	#112
arepalli99 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 46 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: The Running / Marathon Thread Guys - anyone running the TCS open 10k in bangalore ? Am looking for running companions.
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6th October 2014, 08:57	#116
carboy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 1,724 Thanked: 1,911 Times	Re: The Running / Marathon Thread Anyone here purchased sports shoes in Wide sizes. I am talking about something like this - http://www.payless.com/mens/sneakers...th&prefv1=Wide Other than size 8, 9, 10 etc, you also can buy 8W, 9W, 10W etc. Length wise these are the same as the original size, but the width is a little more. Regular sizes pain my legs. Do you know if wide sizes are available anywhere in India - online or B & M?
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