News for 'Marathon'

Mumbai marathon gains IAAF recognition

Mumbai marathon gains IAAF recognition

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, to be run on January 20 next year, would be held under the banner of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Housewife, mother, Ultra Marathoner: Meet Deepa Katrodia

Housewife, mother, Ultra Marathoner: Meet Deepa Katrodia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Deepa Katrodia is the winner of Bangalore Ultra Marathon. Last year in November, she completed the 75 km run in 11 hours and 15 minutes. For a housewife and a mother of a special child, this is no mean task. On January 19, Deepa Katrodia will run the Mumbai Marathon. This is her fascinating story:

Watch out for these celebrities at NYC marathon this Sunday!

Watch out for these celebrities at NYC marathon this Sunday!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The notable names in the NYC marathon donning their running shoes for charity on November 2.

Surinder, Kavita win half marathons

Surinder, Kavita win half marathons

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

India's Surinder Singh pipped Finnish rival Jitsi Utiranen in thrilling fashion to win the 21-km race at the Mumbai Marathon.

Asian Games: Marathon winner accused of pushing rival

Asian Games: Marathon winner accused of pushing rival

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The runner-up Elabbassi lodged a complaint with race officials.

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Meet Uma and Krishna Prasad, a unique entrepreneurial couple from Hyderabad.

Security, black ribbons for Boston at London Marathon

Security, black ribbons for Boston at London Marathon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Runners wearing black ribbons held a 30-second silence to honour the victims of the Boston bombings before setting off on the London Marathon on Sunday, under the watchful eyes of hundreds of extra police.

Mumbai Marathon: 10 fitness myths busted!

Mumbai Marathon: 10 fitness myths busted!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

If you're planning on running this January 20 -- to support a worthy cause or just because it's on your 'List of things to do before I die', here are a few facts you should know before you put those running shoes on.

Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon: Pal, Lakshmanan, Kavita set new course marks

Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon: Pal, Lakshmanan, Kavita set new course marks

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Army runners Neeraj Pal and G Lakshmanan, along with Kavita Raut of ONGC, broke course records while winning men's full marathon, half marathon and women's half marathon, respectively in the 4th Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon in Mumbai.

Lt Colonel, who lost a leg in operations, skydives from 14,000 ft

Lt Colonel, who lost a leg in operations, skydives from 14,000 ft

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

According to a report, Lt Col Avnish Bajpai had lost his limb in a grenade blast during field firing in Punjab in 2007.

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

PIX: Mo Farah signs off illustrious career with fourth-place finish

PIX: Mo Farah signs off illustrious career with fourth-place finish

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Britain's Mo Farah capped his illustrious competitive racing career with a fourth-place finish at the Great North Run half-marathon in Newcastle on Sunday.

Mumbai Marathon goes hi-tech

Mumbai Marathon goes hi-tech

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

The Mumbai marathon is set to embrace technology.

Assefa stuns the world with record-breaking run!

Assefa stuns the world with record-breaking run!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Assefa set a blistering early pace, gradually shaking off any competition to pulverise Kenyan Brigid Kosgei's record of two hours 14 minutes and four seconds set in 2019.

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Last year's runner-up and seventh seed Ruud will now advance to the semi-finals, where he could face fourth seed Alexander Zverev or 11th seed Alex de Minaur.

Video: Visually-impaired marathoner inspires youngsters

Video: Visually-impaired marathoner inspires youngsters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Ahead of the Mumbai Marathon, visually-impaired marathoner Henry Wanyoike shares running tips and the secrets of becoming a champion.

Injured Dibaba pulls out of London Marathon

Injured Dibaba pulls out of London Marathon

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Ethiopia's Olympic 10,000 metres champion Tirunesh Dibaba has withdrawn from next month's London Marathon with a shin injury, organisers said on Thursday.

Video: Marathon training for speed endurance

Video: Marathon training for speed endurance

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Fitness expert Leena Mogre shares tips on how to prepare for the Mumbai Marathon by building your speed endurance.

Tendulkar to run Mumbai Marathon

Tendulkar to run Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The star batsman and his wife Anjali would take part in the 'Dream Run'.

Security tightened for Chicago marathon after Boston attack

Security tightened for Chicago marathon after Boston attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Increased security will be in effect for Sunday's Chicago Marathon, the first major marathon staged in the United States since the tragic April bombing at the Boston race, organizers and police said.

Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with gruelling incline

Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with gruelling incline

Rediff.com31 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Rono, Seboka win Mumbai marathon

Rono, Seboka win Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

I ran the Mumbai Marathon

I ran the Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Did you participate in the Mumbai Marathon 2006? Tell us about it.

Radcliffe to run London marathon again

Radcliffe to run London marathon again

Rediff.com9 Dec 2002

World marathon record-holder Paula Radcliffe confirmed on Sunday she would run in next year's London marathon.

Injury scare for Emma; Venus ousted in marathon match

Injury scare for Emma; Venus ousted in marathon match

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

China's Zhu Lin, who outlasted Venus Williams 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a rain-hit match that ran two hours and 23 minutes.

Mumbai Marathon women's record under threat

Mumbai Marathon women's record under threat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Women marathon runners are likely to set a new course best in Sunday's Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, according to Elite Athlete co-ordinator Ian Ladbrooke. 'We have a strong field and I am very optimistic of a new record in the women's race by a big margin,' said Ladbrooke in Mumbai on Thursday, ahead of the US $310,000 prize-money run.

How to prepare for a marathon

How to prepare for a marathon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

A four-week plan for you to run like a champ.

Lel strides to men's marathon title

Lel strides to men's marathon title

Rediff.com17 Apr 2005

Martin Lel of Kenya won the men's London marathon with Jaouad Gharib in second and Hendrick Ramaala in third place.

New York Marathon PHOTOS: Kenyans Kipsang, Keitany scrape to wins

New York Marathon PHOTOS: Kenyans Kipsang, Keitany scrape to wins

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Wilson Kipsang won a lucrative duel to the finish to join compatriot Mary Keitany in a Kenyan sweep of exciting men's and women's races at a cold, windy New York City Marathon on Sunday.

This Indian Navyman ran the toughest marathon on earth

This Indian Navyman ran the toughest marathon on earth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Not everyone completes the Badwater Marathon. Breeze Sharma did so, as the fastest Indian ever.

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

Mumbai Marathon registration opens

Mumbai Marathon registration opens

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Entries for the Standard Chartered event close on August 18.

India, China military commanders hold marathon talks on disengagement

India, China military commanders hold marathon talks on disengagement

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The marathon fourth round of Lt Gen-level talks also focussed on steps for pulling back large number of troops and weapons from rear bases along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

Star cast for Mumbai Marathon

Star cast for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com7 Feb 2004

How to endure a sex marathon

How to endure a sex marathon

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Not very often does one get the opportunity to spend extended lovemaking time with their lover, but when such rare occasion does arise one should make it a point to keep it enjoyable as well as enduring.

Radcliffe wins New York marathon

Radcliffe wins New York marathon

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Olympics spark joy for volunteers, frustration for Parisians

Olympics spark joy for volunteers, frustration for Parisians

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris is hosting the Olympics after 100 long years and the volunteers, who are the heart and soul of the mega multi-sporting competition, see the Games starting July 26 as an event of their lives.

Top field for Mumbai Marathon

Top field for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

The world's top ten men and women long distance runners have confirmed for the February 15 event.

Kiplagat denies Straneo to retain marathon title

Kiplagat denies Straneo to retain marathon title

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Kenyan Edna Kiplagat defied hot and humid conditions and a brave front-running display from Italian Valeria Straneo to become the first woman to retain the world marathon title on Saturday.

Marathon training : A day before, during and after

Marathon training : A day before, during and after

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

With the Mumbai Marathon around the corner on January 17, here are a few things you should keep in mind a day before, during and right after the race.