Running is Fun – Airtel Delhi Marathon

Finally, I was able to participate this year for the Airtel Delhi Marathon and also complete. Well for all those wondering…”Did he really run 21km?”…actually I participated in the Great Delhi Run for 7 km

But still it was kinda “big thing” for me

Talking about preparation…well to be honest…I was running off and on and also cycling, so I guess that helped me to avoid those cramps and run.

Some pics from marathon…

Start...10 AM

Finally... I made it @ 10:40 AM

Certainly...running is joy

Running is Fun – Moments

• The feeling of running a marathon, talks for itself. I was completely overjoyed while running
• Good to see kids, veterans, people with fancy dresses, etc  running the marathon
• Frequent water stops, health center and regular attractions by sponsors
• Best part was free refreshments after the marathon, was really a life saver

Running is (NOT) Funny – Moments

• Parking was kinda hectic. The route to parking was not clearly laid out. The Marathon Starting point was in front of Nehru Park and the parking spots were mentioned as Khan Market or Paalika Bazaar So, I had to part bike at Paalika Bazaar and was waiting for the Shuttle Bus to arrive, which never came, so ended up catching an auto and reaching the starting point. Same while returning also, there was no shuttle bus and I had to walk for a long distance (almost escaped from cramps while walking back) and then took an auto to Paalika Bazaar to get my bike.
• I could see lotsa people taking short-cuts and not running the whole 7 km. Well, I somehow covered the entire 7 km and felt bad for people who crossed the barrier and took short-cuts.
• It was good to see that they were serving refreshments after the marathon but there were not enough dustbins. So you can see the fate of the ground in the pic

Sad part of Marathon...and free refreshments

Was trying to get closer to the nature here…

Closer Look at the Nature...

On the whole it was a great moment in my life, my first marathon, was fantastico

Please share your marathon moments/comments…

Thats All Folks!

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