Fat Marathoner – Marathon Calendar India 2026, Running Shoes & Training Guides
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
Last updated: March 2026 The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is one of India’s most prestigious running events and a globally recognised race that attracts elite athletes, amateur runners, and first-time participants from across the country. The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2027 is expected to take place in October and will include half marathon, 10K, and … Read more
India’s ultra scene is in full swing right now in 2026. Spring brings high-altitude Himalayan tests, Nilgiri hill challenges, and desert endurance runs, with summer/fall delivering legendary multi-stage ultras and world’s-highest routes. Whether you’re targeting your debut 50K or a multi-day beast, here’s the updated state-by-state ultra calendar (50 km+ distances, March 2026 forward), difficulty … Read more
Once a proclaimed “fat marathoner” who started with walk-run intervals and now loves ticking off events, I know beginners need races that are welcoming—not intimidating. Flat routes, solid aid stations, crowd energy, and shorter options (half, 10K, 5K) make all the difference. India’s 2026 calendar is bursting—March-April sees Delhi Half, Gurugram events, Pune halves, and … Read more
Indian summers are brutal—temperatures climb from 29-31°C in March to 36-39°C+ by April-May, with humidity making every kilometer feel twice as hard. As someone who went from “fat marathoner” to finishing multiple marathons in India’s heat (and UAE’s desert runs), I know the struggle: cardiac drift, dehydration, and motivation dips can derail even the best … Read more