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First Marathon - View from the back

 
 

Me at 10 KM



Yeah, in winters 5:30 AM means dark
 
On December 6, I ran my first marathon (organized by runningandliving) in Gurgaon. I started practicing for this marathon from August 15. My sole purpose was and still is to have some form of exercise which keeps me fit. I ran close to 500 KM in practice and spent close to 70 hrs in practice. During the course, I ran two half-marathons and enjoyed running them.
 

Me at 35 KM Mark

Dr Roy running his 99 marathon. It's so cool man...
 
I was slow and for most of the time I was at the back of the pack. View from the back was very interesting. In the beginning, I was running near Dr Roy (77 years old) who was running his 99th marathon. In the end, I spent some time running with a college student who had some interesting stories to share from his earlier marathon.
 

 

 Cheering crowds does make difference
 
There were enough of high-fives with fellow runners who were cheering each other. Running slow did not mean that my calves were not in pain, did not have any back spasms or thigh muscles were not aching. By the time I approached finish line, all muscles in my body were in bad shape. Looking at the positive side, pain is temporary and pride of running a marathon is forever.
 

 
 
I knew that I had not prepared hard to run fast in this marathon but then, I only wanted to cross the finish line to see that I could do it. I am glad that I have done it. And waiting for next one.

5 Comments so far »

  1. by learning_times , on December 11, 2009 12:15 PM

    Hey great job , running 500 kms is a big deal (m comparing to my own capacity) one suggestion why not try walking to work one day :P it might be a pretty good excercise

  2. by Hardeep , on December 11, 2009 3:25 PM

    Hey !!! ... bravo bravo.
    Sidhu, you look slim and trim too.Keep running.

    And yes, I liked you posts, well versed with live examples and very interesting to read. All The Best

  3. by SiD , on December 11, 2009 10:36 PM

    hey dude....good going...m in Noida for next 2 months, if you got any marathon...pitch me in bro...i'll come in...

    :D

  4. by Ramesh , on December 12, 2009 6:05 AM

    Congrats Adesh. Mighty achievement. To train so vigorously as you did and complete your first marathon is something that should fill you with pride. Great show ...

  5. by Adesh Sidhu , on December 12, 2009 3:17 PM

    Thanks L Times for suggestion...may be we can do it together someday...
    Thanks Harry. Good to see that you liked my posts.
    @ Sid - Sure dude will send you next schedule.
    @ Ramesh - Thanks a lot.

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