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Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 3

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 3

In the third post of our Ironman blog series, Vasu talks about the running part of her training; her various encounters while running on Delhi roads, her gear and her motley playlist. I have a confession to make: I have never run a full marathon, and I’ll be doing

Climbing Europe's Highest Peak: Elbrus, north side

Climbing Europe's Highest Peak: Elbrus, north side

This is a climber's account of her first attempt to summit Elbrus north side, a tougher route than its southern counterpart, well known for its deadly terrain and brutal weather. By Sarah Kingdom My decision to climb Mt Elbrus was rather last-minute. I've been climbing and

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 2

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 2

In the second post of our new blog series, Vasu gives a brief overview of her training and nutrition, the injuries that set her back, and the spirit that keeps her going. Training Overview I follow a strict training schedule stipulated for the Ironman distance. I train six days a

Training in India for Ironman triathlons is tough, not impossible

Training in India for Ironman triathlons is tough, not impossible

Despite chaos, pollution, uneven roads and overcrowded pools, Indian triathletes are training hard for the much awaited Ironman races this year. Most rise early, bike on (almost) empty highways, run on hot tarmac and swim wherever they can. Some triathletes living in a metropolitan city have it all: empty Olympic

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 1

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 1

Vasu Primlani is a Delhi-based stand-up female comedian, training for her first Ironman-distance triathlon, this September. In this first post in our new blog series, she explains why she decided to experience one of the world's toughest endurance events. Okay, so this is one of the things that

Whitewater Kayaking Courses at Malabar River Festival

Whitewater Kayaking Courses at Malabar River Festival

The Malabar Festival 2014 is right around the corner and with the monsoons picking up steam across the country we are eagerly looking forward to really big water levels on the festival’s rivers. As part of the Malabar Festival experience we are happy to bring you a whole range

Want to race the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii this October? Think again.

Want to race the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii this October? Think again.

The WTC’s Ironman World Championship takes place every year in October, in Hawaii. To compete in Hawaii, it is first necessary to qualify by placing in another WTC sanctioned Ironman competition. There are around 20 each year, all over the World. Earning a spot in the Ironman comes at