
Get Off Your Arse: A ran-dumb blog to get you moving, by a bit of a nudge and a bit of a push.

Running in the time of Coronavirus
Coronavirus has made the world go topsy turvy. Rather than bravado, let’s please be sensible and carry on with life. Irresponsible behaviour could expose our loved ones to danger.

Spine healthier for middle-aged long-term endurance runners
Is long distance running over years bad for your back? Let’s look at the research rather than assumed logic.

Running helps relive wonderful moments and remain calm
It’s fascinating to me when others share their stories where running has helped them to overcome their biggest challenges, including ongoing suicidal thoughts.

Non-painful knees often appear abnormal on MRI
MRIs are done at a drop of a hat for knee pain as short as week. Is it required and do those abnormal findings in MRI report suggest you need a surgery?
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Burn to Run
Injuries in running, like in any other sport or exercise activities, are inevitable. What do you when they come along is what defines you. (Illustration by Amit Kumar)

Facing Deepest Fears Through Running
Sometimes looking at the mirror, seeing who and what you’ve become, the monster you hated in others, can be so tough. The only solution is to burn yourself down to ashes, and no lesser. Hoping, just maybe, you’ll rise as one who you were supposed to be.

Skipping good for health and running
Skipping helps you become a fuel efficient runner, improving your performance beyond what your current training plan does. Surprisingly, it is also useful for ankle, knee and back pains. Just gradually increase the numbers.

Pace is not about being constant
Pacing in life and in running is crucial. There is a misconception that you need to keep that pace constant for best results. Nature is the one that teaches you the best.

Value benefits of running, but preparation is crucial
A 64yr old gentleman came in walking for 4.2 km run but collapsed and died. No, that’s not ok! But it’s not running that kills. It’s not being prepared enough.

At times giving your best isn’t enough
Don’t let me fool you. It absolutely matters because it meant an immense lot to you. But yet again, it is what it is. Try, because that’s all you can do, yet again. Give it your very best. Learn from your mistakes rather than being in your la-la land.