Siva wrote to me that after reading a prior blog post about me completing 100K in July (after a long time), he took upon himself the challenge to walk/trek 100M (miles) in August. Which he did! And wrote me last night to let me know that.

Well, one good deed deserves another. Now, I am inspired to get better. So, my counter promise to Siva is that I will increase 10% on my previous July distance.

September goal is 110K = 69M.

5K (3M)down this morning!

Fortunately, there was enough shade to protect me from the direct sunlight – nevertheless it was hot and humid. Had to slow down to 10:45 min/mile given how exhausting it was becoming.

… and more of an obstacle run this morning….

Way too many trees fallen in the trail from last afternoon’s squalls.

It was a little hot and a humid a lot. But the trail was filled with enthusiastic walkers, runners and bikers.

Ran into old friends – Debjyoti and Rituparna during the 10K run.

I was just beginning my run this morning when I ran into two friends that I rarely – if ever – see in the trail – Payel Routh and Arunima Saha and their daughters! Apparently they do this very regularly. However, they start at a very early hour – 6am. Which is why I never get to see them.

Good to see more and more of my Bengali friends coming out to run/walk regularly. You probably saw the big Chalupa group picture the other day. But Payel and Arunima has done what few Chalupa runners do (any??) – do it at 6am!!!

That is some dedication!

Since July came at 100K, will give it a shot and see if I can match that in August. That put enough pressure on me that on the first day I put in 8 miles (13K) at 11 minute per mile pace.

Came very close to the milestone in May but missed it by 4K. Ironically, three years back, this month was a 100 mile (160K) month for me. Motorcycle and stamina have eaten into my miles. Let’s see how long I can keep up wioth this.

Was shooting for a 8 mile in 82 minutes. Missed it by a couple of minutes. But the miles are increasing. Should be able to post a 100K month.

Also, was pleasantly surprised to run into Indrani Ghose and Debjyoti Roy in the trails.

5 mile run in Jurassic Park this morning!!