During the 5 mile run in Alpharetta Greenway, I came across this deer who refused to be scared by human beings. I was running with my head down. At one point, I look up and there it was – staring at me. Normally, a few steps later as I approach towards them, they run away. But this one just kept looking at me – perhaps laughing at my pathetic speed.

I knew if I stopped to take a picture, she would bolt. So, awkwardly, I fished the phone out of my pocket while running at the same time and then looking back took a couple of quick snapshots. The picture quality, as a result, was nothing to write home about. I am still marveling at how fearless (or trusting) the deer was.

The ground was soft from last night’s rain. Needed lot more power to get the lift and speed…

Early morning 5K in one of my favorite spots to run in – Central Park, New York!!

The trick was to run 41.2 miles (66Km) in the week…

This was the eighth one of the year. In beastly hot weather if 90plus temperatures.

Went to run with the Chalupa group after quite some time. 7.5 miles (12K) in an hour and seven minutes… missed the coffee after though…

It was good to see Samaresh, Ayan, Mrinalda, Arup, Seemitadi, our youngest runner Uma (who put in a mile with me) and of course Sharmila and Jay Jay in the trails…

Two days of full rest and then back to the grind to achieve the annual goal…