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July 3, 2013
“It was the toughest day of the race for me.” Not just for Sopan but for quite a few other runners Tuesday’s humidity, created a challenge for them that some simply could not adapt or adjust to easily. In our minds we can easily make the assumption that it has to be hard to go so far with so little sleep. But until you have been absorbed in the steamy embrace of a New York summer’s day, you simply do not know how daunting the weather can be as well to your performance. How this additional burden can adversely affect not just muscles but also how it can strain minds. 
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July 3, 2013
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July 2, 2013
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“This is my 10th year and I love it. This is for me the best time of the year. It is a very sacred event for me and I just love everything about the race.” Nirjharini is at the helm of one of the most exclusive food establishments in New York. It is a job that involves incredibly long hours, relentless preparation of countless meals and snacks, and a exotic clientele whose very specific needs are not like those of any other diner on the planet.
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July 1, 2013
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June 30, 2013
June 30
“This race is always about finding the balance between the inner and outer world. The outer world here is always very very hard. The running is hard. Inside you have to find the energy that will get you to continue. When you start to touch the limits of your physical body, your mind starts to slow down, and it is like entering into meditation. It is like entering into another world. It is then that you start to realize many things about yourself. You find many things inside you which are otherwise much harder to find.”
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Posted in race experiences | Comments Off on The Inner and The Outer, by Utpal
June 30, 2013
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June 29, 2013
“Sometimes I do pay attention if it is on my way. But I am just trying to concentrate on my running and not to look on the sides so much. I really don’t know what is happening around me.”
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Posted in race experiences | Comments Off on Every Morning I Sing And Pray, by Utpal
