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Runversation: Superman sarath is first indian to crush deca race

Sarath Chandra Manchala is the first Indian to complete the Deca Ironman comprising 38 km swim,1,800 km cycling and 422 km running.

20 Sep 2018 2:23 AM

There are a lot of passionate runners out there. But it’s not only the running that they love but also the reasons they run for which keep them going.

Runversation: The man who runs round the world to spread peace

Indian American Sridhar Reddy has been running for 30 years to to convey to the world to live peacefully and meaningfully.

26 Aug 2018 6:33 AM

Colleen Lightbody is a renowned expert on Neuroscience and the workings of the brain.

Runversation: Take on tragedies, turn into an ultrarunner

Neuroscience specialist Colleen Lightbody who overcame tragedies is now a marathoner who has run 3 Comrades.

14 Aug 2018 1:53 AM

Getting older means learning to appreciate at this stage of life and treating it as a new adventure. There is still so much to be discovered.

Runversation: At 70, she has all the continents at her feet

For Chau Smith, running clears her head to make better decisions.

29 Jul 2018 2:28 AM

Jared is known for completing the toughest mountain running challenges.

Runversation: Jared takes on the most brutal race on earth... thrice

What is it that drives a person to challenge themselves in some of the most dangerous ways possible?

20 Jul 2018 6:02 AM

Runversation: Angela runs marathons to live, help Lyme buddies

Angela had started running at the suggestion of a friend in 2006, but was now reduced to being a near invalid for almost two years.

06 Jul 2018 2:09 AM

Every sport has them — everything in the world has them! Stereotypes exist everywhere, and running is no exception.

Runversation: For this ultramarathoner, weight does not matter

She might weigh a 100 kg, but Mirna is challenging the stereotypes and encouraging others to do the same with her exploits in endurance running.

22 Jun 2018 5:57 AM

Runversation: Will to fight makes triathlon a cakewalk

67-year-old Mary Houbolt, a cancer survivor, participated in over 20 triathlons including nine full Ironman triathlons.

04 Jun 2018 2:14 AM

Once you get rid of the clutter that’s keeping you from achieving your aim, you’ll be ready for just about anything.

Runversation: Be a possibilitarian

You can’t move forward if you’re stuck where you are — this is life’s fundamental truth.

21 May 2018 5:51 AM

Runversation: Running past the problems of life

Everyone is unique in their own way. Some even take their disabilities to stand out.

23 Apr 2018 3:05 AM

Runversation: Of running and finding happiness

One needs to organise daily life so that it contains situations that give rise to positive emotions.

08 Apr 2018 2:38 AM

This opened up a new world of opportunity for her and she completed the New York City Marathon with her hand cycle in 2006.

Runversation: Surmounting all odds

Born in 1978 in Mumbai to a single mom, Minda Dentler was paralysed from the hips down by polio when she was six months old.

15 Mar 2018 1:48 AM

Running needs qualities like discipline which is necessary to make a company thrive.

Runversation: How to run a company and a marathon

CEO Vijayraghavan Venugopal has achieved a sub-3 finish in full marathons and ranks among the best runners in the country.

25 Feb 2018 4:10 AM

The feather in Sunil Sharma’s cap is Brazil Ultra Marathon, an international series of races held in exotic locations under extreme conditions.

Run to excel, run for a cause

Sunil Sharma overcame the lack resources to become one of India’s best endurance runners.

12 Feb 2018 1:55 AM

Runversation: Have the heart to run

Jimmy Hoon, 54, ran his full marathon after he underwent a quadruple bypass heart surgery.

29 Jan 2018 2:17 AM

Naresh fell in love with trail running and ventured into unexplored locales.

Runversation: Push your limits, celebrate victory

Moving from marathons to ultra marathons led to multi-day adventures and soon Naresh from the Silicon Valley ventured solo.

14 Jan 2018 3:10 AM

Vaishali Kasture got the World Marathon majors certificate, the first Indian woman to do so.

Runversation: Running into the new year

Lakhs of Indian across various age groups, gender have completed a 10K run, half and full marathon and also triathlon events.

02 Jan 2018 7:17 AM

Megan Absten was only 14 years old when her life changed forever. She lost her arm in an accident. She was active in athletics and wrestling before her accident. She decided to pursue her love for sports and began running again.

Runversation: On the brink, athletics gives megan confidence

Megan Absten was only 14 years old when her life changed forever. She lost her arm in accident. She was active in athletics and wrestling.

18 Dec 2017 12:50 AM

Vijay Mantri returned to running after a long gap, which he says is a meditative experience.

Runversation: The babu who ran the Great Wall marathon

Vijay Mantri, an IAS officer now, says running gave him a sense of freedom as a student.

07 Dec 2017 2:54 AM

Lokesh Kumar Meena has finished 154 races since September 2015.

Runversation: Marathoner who first ran for health

A routine health check revealed to Lokesh Kumar Meena that all was not good.

19 Nov 2017 2:23 AM

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