by Naresh | Oct 5, 2010 | Marathon, Plunge Marathon
Oct 2, 2010. I was thinking about running the Stump jump 50K but decided to do the Plunge Marathon along with Diane and Kim. This was an inaugural marathon in a little town at Winchester, TN. It was a cold morning. Real cold. At least I felt it that way after enjoying...
by Naresh | Feb 17, 2010 | Marathon, Mercedes Marathon
It was a long drive but Diane’s Lexus made our travel really comfortable. Took turns driving and made a couple of stops on our way yet we made it on time to catch up with Phil, Hara and her family. Met at Rocky Pizza as planned for some carbo loading. The Power...
by Naresh | Jan 19, 2010 | Marathon, Race, Ultra Marathon
After Flying Monkey I have been looking for my next marathon. That’s when one of my colleagues introduced to Diane Taylor. What a breath of fresh air she turned out to be! 75 Marathons and Ultra marathons so far. Amazing. She was there for Flying Monkey Marathon as...
by Naresh | Nov 25, 2009 | Marathon
“Can someone living by Hermitage give a ride to a flying monkey from India?”, I posted on Monkey Chatter couple of days before the race. It didn’t take long to get a response. John responded back right away offering me a ride. There’s always a...
by Naresh | Oct 19, 2009 | Marathon
While looking for races around Nashville, the immediate one was on the 22nd Nov 2009. But the name of the race lured me to register. Flying Monkey Marathon. The pictures of the race course through Percy Warner Park was so pretty but then I was so upset when I...
by Naresh | Aug 31, 2009 | Marathon
And finally…I completed my first full marathon. Aug 30 2009, the day I’ll remember forever. It’s been almost three months ever since I started running and have always been dreaming to complete a marathon. I am glad I did it. Mixed feelings when I...