Originally authored by India Running League Editor In recent years virtual running in India has become not just a basic fitness craze but also a movement that brings together runners in cities, states, and even nations without necessarily having to meet at the same starting line. Be it a person […]
VRATTANTA BLOG – Let’s write a new story!
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The Sahyadri Hills Ultra Marathon marked the dawn of a new era at Vrattanta. The route, meticulously chosen to give the participants an experience they would never forget, the rolling Sahyadri Hills with gurgling streams along the course, and the refreshing weather with sporadic showers of rain throughout awaited the […]
Hailing from the remote town of Sankh, in the Sangli district of Maharashtra; the life of an athlete was engrained within Prakash.
A quote from my favourite movie Kung Fu Panda pretty much summarizes the start of my sports journey. It says, ‘You often meet your destiny on the road you took to avoid it'! I never ever liked sports. But life has a way of teaching you lessons right here whilst we are on this planet.
I am an Army brat. Now that can mean different things to different people but to me, it only means one thing, ‘the fearless Army life’. My father was a coach of Athletics, at Southern Command and he would often take me along for the training sessions of the Jawans. […]
I am Krishna Kumar, a 54-year-old software entrepreneur who loves coding and also running. I have completed over 50 runs of over 21 Km over the last 16 years.
Introducing Vikas Solanki, a 45-year-old ex-banker who was born and raised in Bhopal and now calls Pune home. He has had a passion for sports since his school days and actively participated in Junior National and other State-level Judo tournaments.
I want to take a moment to share something deeply personal with my fellow runners and friends, something that I hope will resonate with each of you.
First Full marathon 42.2km done and dusted at Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) - "Anything is possible when you have the right people to support you." I strongly believe in this quote because of the strong support of my family members, my running team, and the constant motivation from friends that helped me transition from a runner to a Marathoner.