I ran 10K last on 06th August 2017.
After that the maximum I touched was 8k – rarely. Most of my runs were 4 5 or 6 kms.
Partly because I did not find any good audio book. I fondly remember the days when I used to run with Three Body Problem, Ender’s world – all kept me on my toes ( literally ).
Summer heat, difficult audio books ( Ubik, Diamond Age ) – weren’t helping.
Today my running friend – Akshay – joined me. This is how usually runners talk
He : How much today?
Me : Trying 10. 2 down. How about you?
He : 21 yesterday, planning 10 today.
Me : Wow. Lets do it.
I switch off my audio book. I know Akshay tells Ohm while he runs. When I dont listen I keep telling Om Ma Nee Pad Me Hum.
I think about these mantras. They are powerful and slowly chip into your soul.
2 or 3 rounds around the lake, we run across his son. 14 year old – he comes with us for a full round as we talk about cricket. He is a fast bowler. We egg his ego. But he drops off after a round.
I complete my 10k. Satisfying run.
I do my stretches and lie on the grass spread eagled. It starts drizzling. It was magical.
Here are a few photos of the lake – It is in AECS layout. Mud track. Trees are growing up well.
A huge Thank you lake activists. You have no idea how much I love this paradise you guys have helped create.
