A HERMIT, A RUNNER

Kilian Jornet reflects on running in the spotlight and how he got there. First published: https://openthemagazine.com/lounge/books/in-high-spirits-2/ In High Spirits A great mountain runner relives the romance of ascending If Kilian…

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HEAVY-METAL CLIMBING, NIMS PURJA STYLE

The Nepali mountaineer pulled off an incredible feat in mountaineering by climbing all fourteen 8,000ers in just six months six days. First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/big-story/the-man-who-climbed-the-world-s-14-tallest-mountains-in-six-months-111609161813042.html The man who climbed the world’s…

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SHERPANIS ON K2

Frances Klatzel paints a beautiful portrait of the journey of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, Maya Sherpa and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa in ‘Daring to Dream’ In the world of high altitude…

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KASODEKAR’S AFFAIR WITH THE HIGH MOUNTAINS

India’s Ashish Kasodekar had an eventful 333km run in 2019. Then he decided to up the ante by running the 555km category at La Ultra. First published: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/forbes-lifes/meet-ultrarunner-ashish-kasodekar-only-indian-to-run-the-555km/55281/1 Meet Ashish…

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REARDON’S FIGHT TO THE FINISH LINE

Jason Reardon battled his inner demons to take up running and became the first finisher of the 555km category of La Ultra First published: https://trailrunnermag.com/destinations/into-india.html Into India A new 345-mile…

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RUNNING HIGH

In it’s 10th edition, the La Ultra posed a 555km challenge. Just three runners made the finish line First published: https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/on-the-run-at-the-top-of-the-world-11574427390240.html On the run at the top of the world…

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VIRTUAL RIDE, REAL RACING: A FIRST FOR BHARAT

Bharat Pannu pulled off the mammoth distance of 4,086km at the first edition of the Virtual Race Across America to finish on the podium First published: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/meet/bharat-pannu-winner-of-virtual-ultra-cycling-race-in-us/article32034919.ece Virtually unstoppable Bengaluru…

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FROM FIRST RIDE TO RAAM… IN JUST 4 YEARS!

Kabir Rachure bought his first bicycle in 2015. In 2019, he became the youngest Indian to finish the Race Across America First published: https://sportslounge.co.in/cycling-through-the-odds-to-conquer-america-the-story-of-kabir-rachure/ Cycling through the odds to conquer…

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STEERING CLEAR OF THE LOCKDOWN

Race car drivers have been honing their skills on simulators during the lockdown First published: https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/how-simulators-have-kept-racers-sharp-in-lockdown-11591365327142.html How simulators have kept racers sharp in lockdown The Indian SIM Racing League is…

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