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Registrations now open for Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2017

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Procam International, promoters of the iconic Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon has now announced the opening of the registration process for Full Marathon participation of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2017. Link for online registration: http://scmm.procamrunning.in The registrations for India’s biggest sporting extravanganza were announced by the first citizen of the state, Honorable Governor of Maharashtra … Read more

Which country ran the fastest? Insightful results from Runkeeper’s Global 5K

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Second edition of Runkeeper’s Global 5K concluded recently after receiving astounding response for its first edition. This time, there were over 50% more runners on the road, tracking more than 1 million kilometres. The result digs deep into the stats covering fastest countries, number of first-time 5K, iphone vs Android runners etc. The result reveals … Read more

Barefoot running linked to improved working memory

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Running icons like Milind Soman has already popularized the concept of barefoot running (running without footwear) in India. It has become an interesting concept today where many runners has adapted to barefoot running as a lifestyle choice. One such runner is Giridhar Kamath from Bangalore, who has run barefoot from Bengaluru to Chennai in the past. With … Read more

Delhi is the most health conscious city in India, Flipkart insights show

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Shopping patterns on Flipkart reveal some interesting facts about the most health conscious cities in India. Rapid increase in pollution levels, long work hours and stressed work-life balance have opened up a whole new market for health and fitness products. With chart topping demand numbers for air purifiers and fitness bands, Delhi has been identified … Read more

New launch: ASICS launches fuzeX Collection

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ASICS has unveiled a complete new collection of running footwear and apparel, fuzeX which are designed to provide a good balance between performance and style. The new collection features fuzeGEL, a new lightweight midsole developed by ASICS Institute of Sport Science[1] in Kobe, Japan. It combines lightness and protection with a sleek three-dimensional curved design. Available for men … Read more

Australian Ultra-marathoner begins his Spirit of India Run – To run from Kanyakumari to Kashmir in 60 days

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Pat Farmer is a multiple world record holder for endurance running. He has run from the North Pole to the South, and across Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, the Middle East and North America. Dedicated to helping humanity, Pat has started his Spirit of India run aiming to cover 10 states in 60 days covering over 4600km, … Read more