The Start Line
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The Start Line
Running is as much mental, as it is a physical sport. Races are won first in the mind, then on the track. A marathon is a long and lonely battle, we against our previous best, over the course of a few hours.
There are many unknowns, and even after several seasons of preparation, it is difficult to know on the morning of a race, how it will pan out. After all the planning and practice, we stand on the start line each time, bottle of energizing fluid in hand, and pockets full of gels.
Today, is such a day. India, like most other countries, is in a week-old lock-down. We've done our homework, spread the word, and stocked up on food and essentials.
We should remember though, this is only the start line. The next few weeks will throw new surprises at us, not unlike the initial stages of any marathon. A few niggles may surface, early signs that the body may not hold up, or a sudden change in weather on that very morning.
Earlier this week, the lock-down was extended country-wide, and until mid-April, to stem the growth of the virus. On Friday, the RBI extended a helping hand, with measures to ease liquidity and help businesses and the general populace tide over the crisis.
More news may emerge in the weeks to come, some good, some not so good. We may be in for a long period of social distancing. Localized outbreaks may prompt stricter containment measures.
But, through it all, as the kilometer markers pass by, it is up to us to not panic, to keep rumors at bay, and to not let our fear compound in our minds and online.
On some days, distance running may feel like a lonely sport, but like any marathon, on race-day we're all running together on the same road, surrounded by thousands of others.
Today, the finish might seem very far away, and not yet visible. Just being confident in our preventive measures, preparation and race strategy is all it takes. One day at a time, step after step, mile after mile.
Keep calm through it all, and keep the phone away.
Stay fit, stay indoors, and stay safe.
Quarantine & Chill
Can't run a marathon since they're all cancelled / postponed? Why not do a movie marathon instead. Our study indicates that runners spend, on an average, their personal best marathon time, browsing Netflix and other OTT platforms, only deciding what to watch next!
Okay, well that's a made-up statistic obviously, none the less, here's a list of 30 running - related movies compiled by Runners' World, to save you some browsing time and get you your weekly dose of inspiration. Hold your horses! Only watch, don't venture out just yet!
Our top picks: Forrest Gump; The Long Green Mile; The Barkley Marathons; Gun Runners; I am Bolt; Breaking 2, Brittany Runs A Marathon.
If you're not the movie binge types, and feel like breaking out a sweat at home, why not head to the next section below!
Home Workouts
Home workouts are all the rage right now, and we thought about doing our bit. Here's something to mix things up for you, via @subtle.strength on Instagram
You name is your workout! Pretty cool, eh? Why don't you give it try, and drop us a line in the comments section below. Long name? Lord help you!
WTF! News Feature of the Week
Imagine running a 'Full Marathon' in your balcony. Yes, quarantine lock-down is real folks!
32 year old Elisha from France (36 time marathoner) ran a Full Marathon in his 23 foot long balcony. 3000 laps in 06 hrs 48 mins. Mind = Blown!
We hope you enjoyed reading this edition of Weekly Carb-Loading.
Stay tuned for more! Until next week, cheers!