🔖 Race Report of New Delhi Marathon, Mariko Yugeta shatters age group world record, a survey, & more...
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Race report from the New Delhi Marathon, where Aravind ran his personal best in 3 hours and 23 minutes, and Aditi ran in 3 hours and 37 minutes which got her BQ. Know more about it #GeeksOnFeet
The Groiner exercise is a mobility workout that targets multiple muscle groups, primarily focusing on the core, hips, and lower body. Know how to do it right in this week’s #WoW
Kipruto and Kebede Shatter Tokyo Marathon Course Record, at age 65 Mariko Yugeta shatters age group world record, more at RunSHORTS
A survey on foot mechanics.
Happy reading!
#GeeksPoll
Many runners face foot-related issues while running a race. Though these seem small, they can ruin the race or put a dent in your goal. What's your primary foot-related concern when running a race?
#WoW - Groiner
The Groiner exercise is a mobility workout that targets multiple muscle groups, primarily focusing on the core, hips, and lower body. It helps in hip flexibility, lower body strength, and functional movement.
How to do it?
Begin in a high plank position, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability as shown in picture A.
From the high plank position, jump or step your right foot forward, bringing it to the outside of your right hand. Your right knee should be bent at approximately a 90-degree angle. As shown in picture B.
As you bring your right foot forward, maintain your left leg such that it is fully extended, with your left foot on the toes.
Quickly switch legs by jumping or stepping your right foot back to the starting plank position while simultaneously bringing your left foot forward to the outside of your left hand. Your left knee should now be bent at a 90-degree angle.
Repeat it the desired number of times.
When to do it?
Do it as part of your mobility drills. Do 8 to 10 repeats on each side.
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Race Report: Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon 2024 by Aditi
In an excellent display of endurance and strategy, Aditi ran her Boston Qualifying (BQ) finish at the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon 2024. She surpassed her goal with a finish time of 3 hours, 37 minutes, and 6 seconds. Aditi's training regimen included a mix of quality and long runs, supplemented by strength training. Aditi's race report highlights the importance of preparation, teamwork, and the joy of training for running goals. For a detailed insight read the full report here.
Race Report: Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon 2024 by Aravind
Aravind achieved a personal best at the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon 2024, finishing in 3 hours, 23 minutes, and 5 seconds. Aravind's 12-week training incorporated speed endurance, strength training, and long runs, following a tailored version of Pfitz's "Advanced Marathoning" plan. For a more comprehensive look into Aravind's training and race day strategy read the full report here.
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Kipruto and Kebede Shatter Tokyo Marathon Course Record
Kenyan Benson Kipruto won the men's Tokyo Marathon in 2 hours, 2 minutes, 16 seconds on Sunday, breaking former world-record holder Eliud Kipchoge's course mark in perfect racing conditions on the streets of the Japanese capital. Kipruto pulled clear of Timothy Kiplagat over the last few miles and finished 39 seconds ahead of his compatriot to add the Tokyo title to those he won in Boston in 2021 and Chicago in 2022. Kipruto's time was almost two minutes better than his previous personal best and made him the fifth-fastest marathon runner of all time in events approved by World Athletics. Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich finished third in 2:04:18 to give Kenya a podium sweep. The race favourite Eliud Kipchoge suffered a blow as he finished 10th crossing the finish line in 2:06:50, after struggling during the second half of the race.
In the women’s race, Ethiopia's Sutume Asefa Kebede won her first Tokyo Marathon at 2:15:55, breaking the record of the fastest finish time in Japan and the course record. Rosemary Wanjiru of Kenya finished 2nd with a time of 2:16:14 and broke her record of 2:16:28 which allowed her to win last year. Shankule Amane Beriso of Ethiopia placed third with a time of 2:16:58. Sifan Hassan, who has the second-fastest world record, placed fourth at 2:18:05. Read more here.
Mariko Yugeta Shatters Age Group World Record at 65 in Tokyo Marathon
Over the same weekend, 65-year-old marathon runner Mariko Yugeta continued to inspire the athletics world by setting a single-age world record at the Tokyo Marathon. Yugeta completed the marathon in an impressive time of 3:01:28, despite the initial 19 seconds it took her to cross the start line. She was on track for a sub-3-hour finish until the 35th km of the race. Her performance, which age grades to an equivalent of 2:10:54 for the marathon, adds another remarkable achievement to her storied running career. Read more here
London Marathon 2024: World record holder Tigst Assefa heads elite women's field
World record holder Tigst Assefa heads a high-class field in the women's elite race at the London Marathon, scheduled to take place on 21 April 2024. The Ethiopian’s stunning time of 2:11:53 at the 2023 Berlin Marathon took more than two minutes off the previous record of 2:14.04 set by Kenya's Brigid Kosgei. With Kosgei and fellow Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich also running, three of the four fastest women in history will compete in London. New York City Marathon champion Tamirat Tola headlines the men's field. The Ethiopian will be up against fellow countryman Mosinet Geremew, the seventh fastest man in history, and Kenya's Alexander Mutiso Munyao, who finished second at the 2023 Valencia Marathon. Read more here
Foot Mechanics Survey
We would like you to spend 4 minutes on this survey. Through this survey, we are trying to understand runners' foot mechanics and shoe-buying trends. This study will help in creating a product that will help runners buy the right running shoes, in the store. This survey has 2 sections of MCQs.
https://forms.gle/mSTTbQJiEYESUWq9A
TipOfTheWeek - 5-to-8: Divide by 5, Multiply by 8
A lot of training plans use miles as the distance, and can indeed be confusing for runners, who use kilometers. This could be an issue when one has to race in world marathon majors like New York or Boston.
To convert miles to kilometers, you can use the 5-to-8 rule. If you divide the number of miles by 5 and then multiply by 8, you get a close approximation of the distance in kilometers. The reverse (multiply by 5, then divide by 8) works for converting kilometers to miles.
Below is a simple table that lists distances in miles and their approximate equivalents in kilometers, making it easier to visualize and convert between the two:
#RaceCalendar
This Week:
Karnataka State Police Golden Jubilee Run 2024 - March 10, 2024
This Month:
OotyUltra: March 31, 2024
Next 6 Months:
Boston Marathon - April 15, 2024
TCS London Marathon - April 21, 2024
TCS World 10K: April 28, 2024
Rotary Rain Run: July 28, 2024
Ladakh Marathon: September 5th - 8th , 2024
Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon: October 20, 2024 (Yet to be published on the website)
TCS Amsterdam Marathon - October 20, 2024
TCS New York City Marathon - November 3, 2024
Search and find races using our Race Finder at geeksonfeet.com/races.
#TriviaOfTheWeek:
Did you know that the Tokyo Marathon, with its latest edition, concluded this Sunday, 3 March 2024, is the newest of the races compared to the other world Marathon Majors? The first edition of the Tokyo Marathon was only held in 2007, whereas the oldest from the World Majors dates as old as 1897. While the race in its modern form is new, its history still dates back to 1981, when the city hosted two events, namely the Tokyo International Marathon and the Tokyo-New York Friendship International Marathon.
Contributors to this edition: Aditi Pandya, Karthik Nadar, and Aravind Yarra