ASICS Launches SUPERBLAST™ 3 in Bengaluru: Is This Max-Cushion Beast Worth It?

ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 running shoe launched in Bengaluru for TCS World 10K 2026 – max cushion for heavier marathon runners

Bengaluru just got a fresh dose of running hype. On March 24, 2026, ASICS unveiled the SUPERBLAST™ 3 at their Brigade Road store, right in time for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026, where the shoe is being pushed hard as a serious training and race-day option. Tennis legend Rohan Bopanna and squash champion Joshna … Read more

Nike Pegasus 42: Full Preview, Specs, Launch Details & What Marathoners Need to Know (April 2026 Drop)

Nike Pegasus 42 in bright neon green with blue accents highlighting the new curved Air Zoom and ReactX foam

Hey Running Crew! If you’ve been logging serious miles in the Pegasus 41 (or any of the last few generations), you’re going to want to pay attention to the Nike Pegasus 42. Nike just dropped official details and early tester feedback on what they’re calling “the best Pegasus ride to date” — a daily trainer … Read more

Urban Indians Health Risk: 1 in 5 Show Early Heart Risk, 25% Face Respiratory Threat

Delhi NCR, March 27, 2026 — Urban Indians face mounting health challenges as modern city living takes a toll on cardiovascular and respiratory health. According to a new large-scale assessment, one in five urban Indians shows early signs of cardiovascular risk, while 25% exhibit heightened respiratory vulnerability. The CoverSure Health Risk Index has assigned India’s … Read more

Abate Eye Hospital Launches Kerala’s First Alcon Vision Suite (AVS)

Abate Eye Hospital launches Kerala’s first Alcon Vision Suite AVS in Calicut

Calicut, Kerala, March 27, 2025 – Abate Eye Hospital, a subsidiary of Abate AS Industries Ltd, has introduced Kerala’s first Alcon Vision Suite (AVS), a fully integrated digital ecosystem designed to transform the complete ophthalmic care journey. The launch marks a significant milestone for eye care in the region and the hospital says the move … Read more

Zydus and Lupin Partner to Co-Market Semaglutide Injection in India

Zydus Lifesciences Limited has entered into a licensing and supply agreement with Lupin Limited to co-market an innovative Semaglutide Injection in India, marking a significant step toward improving access to advanced treatments for diabetes and weight management. The partnership brings together Zydus’ product development expertise and Lupin’s strong distribution network, with a shared focus on … Read more

Taking Your Run Global: How to Plan Your First International Marathon

International marathon planning concept with running shoes passport suitcase race bib and global city skyline

Last updated: March 2026. You have conquered the local routes, earned your medals across India and maybe even tested the waters in the UAE. Now you are looking for the next big challenge. Running a marathon in a new country is one of the most exciting experiences you can have. It is the perfect excuse … Read more

IPL 2026 Inspiration: 5 Endurance Lessons from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma & Other Cricketers Every Runner Can Apply

Cricketer in powerful batting stance on green field, symbolizing endurance, strength, and athletic fitness inspired by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for runners and marathon training

With IPL 2026 set to ignite on March 28 (RCB vs SRH opener in Bengaluru), cricket fever is building across India. For runners training in Delhi’s heat or chasing half/full marathons, the season offers more than entertainment—it’s packed with real-world endurance lessons from elite athletes. Cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endure long seasons … Read more

Upcoming Marathons in Karnataka and Bengaluru (2026)

Runners participating in a road marathon in Bengaluru during sunrise for upcoming marathons in Karnataka 2026

Upcoming Marathons & Running Events in Karnataka & Bengaluru (2026) Making fatmarathoner.com your go-to exhaustive resource for Karnataka runners! Full list of major events after mid-March 2026, sorted chronologically. Includes confirmed dates + recurring ones (TBA where not yet announced). Check our Upcoming Marathon Calendar India for nationwide coverage. Tuffman Bengaluru Half Marathon (2nd Edition) … Read more

Former Union Health Secretary C.K. Mishra Appointed to Practo’s Board of Directors

New Delhi, India – March 11, 2026 – Practo has appointed C.K. Mishra, the former Secretary of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, as an Independent Director on its Board. Mishra, a distinguished Indian Administrative Service officer with 37 years of public service, retired in 2020 after holding senior leadership positions … Read more

National Platform BIND Launched to Address Rising Burden of Birth Anomalies in India

New Delhi, March 3, 2026 — In a major step to tackle the often-overlooked public health challenge of birth anomalies, Smile Train India and the Birth Defects Research Foundation have jointly launched the Birth Anomalies Network of India (BIND), the country’s first national multi-stakeholder forum dedicated to improving prevention, early detection, treatment, and lifelong care … Read more