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Goa delights and my Flight fantasy
We jumped in joy and had our eyes wide open when we heard the news from the HR that the annual team outing destination was ‘Goaaaa!’ as she uttered and the day had already arrived. I landed in the beach side resort and enjoyed standing in the sea shore when the waves swept my feet… — read more
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30 kms In — When RaceTurns Real
Where the body breaks — and the mind takes over Source: Freepik Every runner hits “the wall.” Around the 30 km mark, your body starts producing more lactic acid than it can clear. That’s when your legs start to feel heavy, your stride shortens, your body feels tired, and even maintaining pace feels like a fight. It’s not… — read more
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The Healing Power of a Good Cry
Even strong women need to break to get stronger There’s something sacred about crying — not the soft, polite kind, but the full-bodied, messy, can’t-breathe kind that leaves your eyes puffy, tears pouring down your cheeks, nose blocked, voice softened, and your soul a little lighter. One of those times when your heart feels melted like a… — read more
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Trail Running vs. Road Running
The smart runner doesn’t choose sides — here’s how to balance them A few years ago, I was a die-hard road runner. Or rather, that’s how I was introduced to running rather than once-in-a-blue-moon trekking. I knew every pothole in my neighbourhood roads, and could run negative splits in my sleep, jumping in joy. Then I signed up… — read more
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The Hills That Taught Me to Breathe
From Gasping to Gliding: My Journey Up Every Hill Source: Freepik When I first started running, I hated uphills. I’d plan routes that avoided them entirely — anything to escape that burn in my lungs, a high heart rate, breathlessness, and the heaviness in my legs. But life, like running, has a funny way of bringing you back… — read more
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Finish 2025 Strong
How to Make the Final 100 Days Count Source: Freepik.com Okay, let’s be real. I can already hear some of you thinking: “Wait, there are only 100 days left?!” Yup. Only 100 days. And yes, I know — some of us are scrambling, some of us are still procrastinating, and some of us are just staring blankly at… — read more
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The Day I Stopped Running Fast — And Finally Got Better
When I stopped chasing pace, I started finding joy in every mile I love running. Running slower allows me to run more, so running slower is a no-brainer. The legs are in inertia. The breathing is relaxed. Every time my legs touch the ground, they go up higher. It’s like feather-touch. Yet, it grabs enough strength… — read more
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The Soothing Sound of Wind Chimes
How a Simple Sound Relieves My Stress Wind chimes There’s something almost magical about wind chimes. For me, it’s not just a sound; it’s a pause button for life. A gentle breeze brushes through the garden, and suddenly, the delicate tinkle of metal or bamboo creates a rhythm that feels like it’s syncing with my heartbeat.… — read more
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A long-term companionship
A Journey of Endless Love and Friendship When someone admirably completes every creative and romantic requirement on my personal life checklist — leaving no box unchecked — it’s not just great, it’s almost scary good. What I visualised has come true. I literally manifested this person with my own prerequisite checklist — one I adhered to myself first. When I was… — read more
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Finding Joy in Cooking After Years of Avoiding the Kitchen
A Personal Journey from Disliking Food Prep to Embracing It Source: https://www.freepik.com/ Since childhood, I not only hated cooking, but I also disliked the chores in the kitchen, hence I actively avoided them. The idea of chopping, stirring, and timing meals felt like punishment. Growing up, my kitchen was a place for my mother to… — read more
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