It is that time of the year.. when people in the bay area run across the golden gate bridge! yes, it is the SF Marathon time... And I will be there this time!!
Will be loadsa fun... I am so looking forward to that!!!
You can catch the live results at
http://www.runsfm.com/raceweek/bazu.html
http://www.liveraceresults.com/liverc1/Default.aspx
And my bib # is 17323.
Wish me luck, guys!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
First 7 miler of the year..
I finished my first 7 miler of the year yesterday.. And should say, it was one of the best performances for me... finished it in about 1.5 hours!
It was on the Oracle trail.. I had my first beyond 5 miler at the same place last year as well... And the best part yesterday was that I could run continuously except for some short water-stops.. this is totally improved from last year when I had to walk a major part of the longer miles.. knock knock!
Some aches and pains, but nothing compared what I had to go through last year.. thats such a relief..!! My only wish is to reach the start line (relatively) injury-free and finish the half-marathon in under 3 hours. Amen!!
You can find my last year's post on Oracle trail here...
It was on the Oracle trail.. I had my first beyond 5 miler at the same place last year as well... And the best part yesterday was that I could run continuously except for some short water-stops.. this is totally improved from last year when I had to walk a major part of the longer miles.. knock knock!
Some aches and pains, but nothing compared what I had to go through last year.. thats such a relief..!! My only wish is to reach the start line (relatively) injury-free and finish the half-marathon in under 3 hours. Amen!!
You can find my last year's post on Oracle trail here...
Monday, May 25, 2009
Season 2 has begun!!
Itz season 2 of my marathon experience... continuing my training with Team Asha...
I did not run at all after the Silicon Valley Half Marathon last year - took complete rest and allowed my body to refresh itself in the winter.
Then I ran the Asha 10K Spring Run in March early this year. That was good. And end of April, I started my second season with the team. The team, coaches, mentors are as awesome as ever. And I seem to be doing pretty well too.. No real pains so far... which is great!
Hoping to run the San Francisco Half Marathon on Jul 26, 2009. And then, I will decide which full marathon to run. My goal is to get to the start line injury-free and have fun all along while raising money to support one of Asha for Education's projects in India.. That reminds me.. I need to select the project too.
Anyways, to Team Asha... may you fulfill more dreams and help create educated children and inspired citizens!!
I did not run at all after the Silicon Valley Half Marathon last year - took complete rest and allowed my body to refresh itself in the winter.
Then I ran the Asha 10K Spring Run in March early this year. That was good. And end of April, I started my second season with the team. The team, coaches, mentors are as awesome as ever. And I seem to be doing pretty well too.. No real pains so far... which is great!
Hoping to run the San Francisco Half Marathon on Jul 26, 2009. And then, I will decide which full marathon to run. My goal is to get to the start line injury-free and have fun all along while raising money to support one of Asha for Education's projects in India.. That reminds me.. I need to select the project too.
Anyways, to Team Asha... may you fulfill more dreams and help create educated children and inspired citizens!!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Coming soon!!!
The Asha Marathon is about to begin sooon... as soon as next month.... come back for action in the second season!! :-)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Heroes and Heroines..
This is my email to my team - team Asha
Many a word been said before
of this team - heroes (and heroines) galore!
pain is temporary and victory forever
all champions of a worthy endeavor!!
Thank you TEAM Asha!!!!
I am pretty sure I would not have attempted to run a marathon in my lifetime, much less finish a half-marathon.. if not for you guys.
You (Asif; dont remember who else was there that evening) not only stood outside Saravanaa Bhavan and spread the word about the orientation session.... but also caught me at the club at Mountain View downtown and reminded me of the first long run the next morning (well... you know who I am talking about dont ya - Gargi and Reena - who have taken on themselves to spread the word amongst the hip, happenin' crowd of bay area :-)
You marked the route on the trails, you gave me water (and gatorade and gu...) when I was on the trail, you fed me bagel and banana and watermelon when I was sore and hungry at the end of my runs... The operations and volunteers team.
You told me about the right running attire... you taught me to unlearn and learn the right way to run and strengthen... you supported me to overcome (and continue to overcome) my aches and pains.... The coaches and mentors.
You made sure we have more occasions to shake our leg... you took care of our accomodation and transport... you made sure our and our friends dollars reached the right account... Events, travel, finance and treasury teams.
But more than anything else, you are part of a cause that is close to my heart... When we can light the hope in an underprivileged child.. When we can light the stove in that kitchen for the years to come... When we can ignite the quest for knowledge in the world.... We have won. Happy Diwali, folks!! This has been one of my most memorable Diwali.
What a marathon it has been... a marathon we won at the start line...
Special thanks to Sonnie and Anand who waited for me at the finish line with my parents... Bharat and Gayathri (Ram's wife) who also took care of my parents at various points... Chandrika and team who cheered us all along the course... last and certainly not the least, the omnipresent Co-ords who are responsible for this year of fun and fulfillment at Team Asha.
May you go forth and multiply!!
Bhaskar
PS: Special word of appreciation to all you folks with kids... and especially Raju whose kids accompanied us at the tracks :-)
Many a word been said before
of this team - heroes (and heroines) galore!
pain is temporary and victory forever
all champions of a worthy endeavor!!
Thank you TEAM Asha!!!!
I am pretty sure I would not have attempted to run a marathon in my lifetime, much less finish a half-marathon.. if not for you guys.
You (Asif; dont remember who else was there that evening) not only stood outside Saravanaa Bhavan and spread the word about the orientation session.... but also caught me at the club at Mountain View downtown and reminded me of the first long run the next morning (well... you know who I am talking about dont ya - Gargi and Reena - who have taken on themselves to spread the word amongst the hip, happenin' crowd of bay area :-)
You marked the route on the trails, you gave me water (and gatorade and gu...) when I was on the trail, you fed me bagel and banana and watermelon when I was sore and hungry at the end of my runs... The operations and volunteers team.
You told me about the right running attire... you taught me to unlearn and learn the right way to run and strengthen... you supported me to overcome (and continue to overcome) my aches and pains.... The coaches and mentors.
You made sure we have more occasions to shake our leg... you took care of our accomodation and transport... you made sure our and our friends dollars reached the right account... Events, travel, finance and treasury teams.
But more than anything else, you are part of a cause that is close to my heart... When we can light the hope in an underprivileged child.. When we can light the stove in that kitchen for the years to come... When we can ignite the quest for knowledge in the world.... We have won. Happy Diwali, folks!! This has been one of my most memorable Diwali.
What a marathon it has been... a marathon we won at the start line...
Special thanks to Sonnie and Anand who waited for me at the finish line with my parents... Bharat and Gayathri (Ram's wife) who also took care of my parents at various points... Chandrika and team who cheered us all along the course... last and certainly not the least, the omnipresent Co-ords who are responsible for this year of fun and fulfillment at Team Asha.
May you go forth and multiply!!
Bhaskar
PS: Special word of appreciation to all you folks with kids... and especially Raju whose kids accompanied us at the tracks :-)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
I am a Half-marathoner!!
Yipppeee!!! I ran the Silicon Valley Half-Marathon today.
Words can't describe the feeling... One of body (leg) pain but high spirits!! I finished the 13.1 miles in 3hr 31m 7s 8ms...
I am happy that something I did was worthy of measuring at the milliseconds scale.. !! But, more than that, I am so happy to have finished it... And to have finished with with Team Asha.... After all, how many have run a half-marathon.. and for a cause as worthy as Asha's?
Thank you for your support and enthusiasm!! I can say that as a reason for me to cross the finish line today.
More pics to follow.. Watch this space!
Words can't describe the feeling... One of body (leg) pain but high spirits!! I finished the 13.1 miles in 3hr 31m 7s 8ms...
I am happy that something I did was worthy of measuring at the milliseconds scale.. !! But, more than that, I am so happy to have finished it... And to have finished with with Team Asha.... After all, how many have run a half-marathon.. and for a cause as worthy as Asha's?
Thank you for your support and enthusiasm!! I can say that as a reason for me to cross the finish line today.
More pics to follow.. Watch this space!
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