Fitness

Ironman and triathlons: How to get swimming confident

Women in sport: An Indian weightlifter’s experience

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The UK Boston Marathon and the Athletics World Championships: Lessons in defeat from Usain Bolt and Mo Farah

How I ran the London Marathon for free

The Wolf Run: Why you shouldn’t fear an obstacle course race

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Your comprehensive checklist: What to pack for an overseas marathon

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Shrink it and pink it: Sportswear brands and their obsession with pink

Is exercise the new elitism: Sweatstagram and the rise of fitness

Is exercise the new elitism?: The cost factor

Tips to help you achieve a sub-4 hour marathon

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The Fit Londoner Covers: The Best Christmas Sales for all Your Fit Kit

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Building a movement: Encouraging and celebrating women of all colours in fitness

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Who knew adult life was partly about getting excit

Who knew adult life was partly about getting excited about having deep cleaned the whole house, cooked dinner, attended a laser clinic appointment AND done a 10km tempo run all by midday on a Saturday morning.

Then again, if only I was this organised every Saturday...

(Glycerin GTS 19 shoes gifted as part of Runhappy team)
#temporun #marathontraining #beatyesterday #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #diversewerun #diversitymatters #representationmatters #londonrunners #sportsphotography #Runhappy #Indianrunners #worlderunners #goaldigger #diverserunnersworld

Let this sink in: 20 minutes of DOING something is

Let this sink in: 20 minutes of DOING something is better and more valuable than 20 hours of THINKING about doing something.

A few minutes getting up from your desk is better than sitting down all day.

Something is better than nothing (most of the time...there are exceptions).

(Working on that front squat: Changed the grip today, which stopped the back arch I usually get when I increase weights. Depth is another piece on the list!)

#strengthtraining #indianathletes #thisgirlcan #strongwomen #womeninsports #ukrunchat #runstrong #personaltrainer #melaninfitness #barbellsquats #indianwomanathletes #crossfitcommunity #pocfitcommunity #southasianfitness #crossfitlife #brotography #crossfitwod

All set and ready for tomorrow’s long run. Can’t wait to run to this week’s bakery of choice 👀 . This week’s been a really good week: hit some training goals and my clients have been making so many cool forms of progress beyond the surface level kind.

Now let’s see what tomorrow’s run holds. Fingers crossed the weather holds out please

Carbe diem 🙏🏻

#willrunforfood

#womenrunners #thisgirlcan #chasingbq #marathontraining #runchat #runnersofinstagram #worlderunners #diversewerun #diverserunnersworld #indianathlete #femalecoach #personaltrainer

I 100% believe that burpees were 100% purposefully

I 100% believe that burpees were 100% purposefully designed to discriminate against tall people.

And let’s not forget about American kettlebell swings.

Oh, and squats.

Heck, let’s just say CrossFit in general. But we keep on showing up 😅

Any other tall people feel the same?

#ihateburpeesbutidothem

#crossfit #strengthtraining #indianathletes #thisgirlcan #strongwomen #womeninsports #ukrunchat #runstrong #kettlebellworkout #fitfam #indianwomanathletes #crossfitcommunity #pocfitcommunity #southasianfitness #beatyesterday

Another long run route favourite in the bag for th

Another long run route favourite in the bag for this bank holiday weekend 🤟🏾.

This time, I used @wearelupa and @trainm8 ‘s half marathon session to help me maintain my pace on the route. I found it really helpful having someone telling me when to run faster, throwing in random pop culture facts, and also some mindfulness exercises on the run.

Have you used @wearelupa yet? What’s been your favourite session?

#longrun #runspire #marathontraining #runnersofinstagram #weruntheyrunirun #diverserunnersworld #worlderunners #normalizenormalbodies #sportsphotography #womensrunning #runbikerun #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining #goaldigger #diverserunnersworld #southasianfitness #strongbrownwomen

Just checking the data on Garmin, Wahoo and Traini

Just checking the data on Garmin, Wahoo and Training Peaks. You sure you’ve checked every platform Mara?

#runbikerun #lifebehindbars #thisgirlcan #marathontraining #crosstraining #desiblogger #southasianfitness #womenscycling #cyclisme #londoncycling #enduranceathlete #indiancycling #wahooligan #zwift #zwiftcycling #zwifting #indoorcycling

“Describe your perfect date”, he asked. She s

“Describe your perfect date”, he asked.

She said: “that’s a tough one. I’d have to say April 25th. Because it’s not too hot and it’s not too cold. All you need is a light jacket.”

Bonus points to gryffindor if you can name the film 😉. Bonus points to @brooksrunninguk for also creating a really lightweight and breathable jacket for these slightly warmer days 👌
(Is it acceptable to use that quote a day late? 🤔)

{Glycerin GTS 19s and jacket gifted as part of Run Happy team.}
#longrun #runspire #marathontraining #runnersofinstagram #weruntheyrunirun #diverserunnersworld #worlderunners #normalizenormalbodies #sportsphotography #womensrunning #runbikerun #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining #goaldigger #diverserunnersworld #southasianfitness #strongbrownwomen #fastedrun

Home is where it’s warm and cozy and brings up t

Home is where it’s warm and cozy and brings up that fuzzy feeling.

Step outside home, and you feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar.

Dig deep, this is where your growth is. Discomfort = growth.

Let me tell you I was way out of my comfort zone with this barbell complex. SO rusty and tekkers laughably non existent.

The more consistent you are with being in that discomfort zone, you’ll grow and soon it’ll become an area of comfort, a part of home.

#mindset #motivation #realstronggirlshit #thisgirlcan #southasianfitness #breakingbrown #strengthtraining #barbell #crossfit #personaltrainer #crossfitcommunity #womenwholift #instarunners #runnersofindia #indianrunners #runstrong #strongwomen #barbellcomplex #diverserunnersworld #worlderunners

Excited about finally getting my eyebrows done by

Excited about finally getting my eyebrows done by someone else other than me.

Though one thing I’ve not missed is the conversation with my eyebrow lady as I’m called up for my turn:

Her:“....and upper lip?”
me “no I’m good”
her: “...are you sure? 👀 “

Not just me... I hope?

#diversewerun #representationmatters #londonrunners #runchat #sportsphotography #runbikerun #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining ##diverserunnersworld #browngirlproblems #fastedrun #fastedandfurious #womensrunning #womenrunningcommunity #womenrunners #fastandslow #worlderunners

I know this week was another 4 day week in UK, but

I know this week was another 4 day week in UK, but did anyone else feel like it was the longest week ever?!

#Runhappy#consistency2021 #marathontraining #ukrunchat #trainingdiaries #sportsphotography #projectbostonmarathon #runbikerun #indianrunners #inspiringwomenrunners #thisgirlcan #worlderunners #marathontraining #goaldigger #diversewerun #diverserunnersworld #southasianfitness #strongbrownwomen

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