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India's 'largest running community' sets stage for upcoming ultras

India's 'largest running community' sets stage for upcoming ultras

Claimed to be the 'largest running community in India,' Runners for Life organises a number of events throughout the year with an aim to get more people running. Read on about two of their most sought-after events this year – Kaveri Trail Marathon and Performax Bangalore Ultra. The internet

Running a self-supported ultra - Kerala's Ultra India Race

Running a self-supported ultra - Kerala's Ultra India Race

An Indian ultra runner understands the rigor of international athletes during a demanding race in Kerala, south India, last January. This race made me realize how passionate one becomes towards running, when every single day is a new day to challenge yourself. You live for the day and the past

The Indian at the Marathon of the Sands

The Indian at the Marathon of the Sands

Girish Mallya (37): Utra-marathon runner, editor, publisher - Popular Science India. “To me, Girish personifies and embodies the runner's spirit. His commitment and determination is incredibly inspiring- his passion inspired me. I would have never thought I could even attempt a 200 km marathon, but due to his

Q&A with Meghan Hicks, the first woman to cross the finish line at MDS, 2013

Q&A with Meghan Hicks, the first woman to cross the finish line at MDS, 2013

Perseverance is key. Meghan Hicks secured her first victory in the Marathon des Sables, four years after her first participation. Female winner and 17th overall, her time 24h42’01, is the best a woman has finished the Marathon des Sables in its modern version. MDS officials witnessed her performing a

Marathon des Sables - one of the world's toughest footraces

Marathon des Sables - one of the world's toughest footraces

The Marathon of The Sands, a 6 stage self-sufficient footrace held in the middle of Morocco's uninhabited Sahara Desert, is one of the world's toughest endurance events.Participants of this six-day ultra marathon are only provided with water and a tent at night. Everything else they

The Gobi March

The Gobi March

Two ex-army officers discuss the lure of their first ultra-marathon, a 240 km stretch across the constantly changing terrain of China’s Gobi Desert The largest arid region in Asia- The Gobi desert- stretches across northern China and southern Mongolia. Located in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, the expansive