Shot 4 times fighting terrorists, this Navy Ex-Commando just completed 72 Kms Ladakh Ultra Run

Once a Commando, Always a Commando. This was proved by the grit and dedication of an Ex-Indian Navy Commando, Praveen Teotia, who was left disabled after taking 4 bullets (one near the ear and one in the lung) during 26/11 terrorist combing operation in Mumbai. When declared unfit for further duties, Praveen was given non-active … Read more

Running with a group can help you quit Smoking: Study

While the direct and indirect benefits of running are innumerable, another study indicates that people who run in groups are likely to quit smoking easily. According to the study by UCB, over 178 smokers had registered to run in in the ‘Run to Quit 2016’ program and around 72 of them stuck to ‘No-Smoking’ until … Read more

Tips for training for your first marathon

You are only competing with yourself and not with others when participating in a marathon and this is the key factor that differentiates marathon running from any other sport in the world. You are either competing to achieve your personal best or to just finish the run before the countdown ends. For the ones who … Read more

Can Running Be Contagious? This Study says so

Do you love to run and also share your running data with family, friends or anyone else via a running or fitness App? Now a study has found that sharing your running data may make running more contagious. According to the study, People ran more, faster and ran more often if their friends were using … Read more

Regular aerobic exercise linked to reduced aging

While the benefits of regular exercise are numerous for both physical and mental wellbeing, a little were known about how it can also help reduce the effects of ageing. Researchers at CellPress have come out with a study that supports the anti-ageing benefits of regular aerobic interval exercise such as walking and cycling. The study has found that … Read more