News for 'Mumbai Marathon'

What to do and what not to before Sunday's Mumbai Marathon

What to do and what not to before Sunday's Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

With the Mumbai Marathon just six days away, Daniel Vaz, the certified fitness professional and coach of Nike Run Club, says though the last few days is like a recovery week, for people who were, for various reasons, too busy to train there's still a chance to finish the race.

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.

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Indian long-distance runner Pooja Aatmaram has been handed a reduced three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit after admitting she fled an in-competition doping test in Mumbai last year.

DON'T MISS: 'How the Mumbai marathon changed my life'

DON'T MISS: 'How the Mumbai marathon changed my life'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Pravin C Venu shares with us this inspirational story -- his experience of running the Mumbai Marathon, how he overcame the hurdles and crossed the finishing line.

Champions RCB Primed For IPL 2026 with Depth And Firepower

Champions RCB Primed For IPL 2026 with Depth And Firepower

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Defending champions RCB head into IPL 2026 with a balanced squad, strong batting core and pace attack, aiming for back-to-back titles after their historic 2025 triumph.

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

In India's fast-growing urban sprawl, much frustrating time is often lost behind steering wheels.

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

How Mumbai Maidan coach Patwal's tough-love sessions gave Harmer his second wind

Mumbai Marathon goes hi-tech

Mumbai Marathon goes hi-tech

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

The Mumbai marathon is set to embrace technology.

'Marathoners don't get respect'

'Marathoners don't get respect'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The marathon is run at a certain pace. It's not easy.'

Defending champ Ramala to miss Mumbai marathon

Defending champ Ramala to miss Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

The organisers have, however, managed to rope in three athletes who are ranked among the top twenty marathoners in the world.

'The Mumbai Marathon was a new experience'

'The Mumbai Marathon was a new experience'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Mumbai Marathon Race and Finish director talks about all that goes into conducting the 42.195 kms race.

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Man Singh became only the second Indian man to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships as he won the race with a personal best time in Hong Kong on Sunday.

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nineteen years later, remembering how terror struck Mumbai's lifeline on July 11, 2006.

Ethiopians Assefa, Yal win Mumbai marathon

Ethiopians Assefa, Yal win Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Ethiopians Girma Assefa and Koren Yal set new course records as the African nation took the men's and women's honours respectiely in the eighth edition of the Mumbai Marathon on Sunday. Assefa completed the gruelling 42.1-km run in 2 hours, 09 minutes and 54 seconds, erasing the previous record of 2:11:54 seconds, set by Kenya's Kenneth Mungara two years ago.

Ethiopians Assefa, Yal win Mumbai marathon

Ethiopians Assefa, Yal win Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Ethiopians Girma Assefa and Koren Yal set new course records as the African nation took the men's and women's honours respectiely in the eighth edition of the Mumbai Marathon on Sunday. Assefa completed the gruelling 42.1-km run in 2 hours, 09 minutes and 54 seconds, erasing the previous record of 2:11:54 seconds, set by Kenya's Kenneth Mungara two years ago.

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.

Ethiopia's star marathon duo ready to conquer Mumbai

Ethiopia's star marathon duo ready to conquer Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The 26-year-old Abshero, a former world junior cross country champion, would be looking to make a big impact on his first trip to India with a personal best time of two hours, four minutes and 23 seconds, the best among those who have entered the race.

Marathon Flame arrives in Mumbai from Greece

Marathon Flame arrives in Mumbai from Greece

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

The city on Sunday became the first-ever destination, outside Europe and the United States, to host the "Marathon Flame" in the lead up to the seventh Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 17.

Wolvaardt, Kapp fire South Africa to maiden ODI WC final

Wolvaardt, Kapp fire South Africa to maiden ODI WC final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a hundred for the ages before the seasoned Marizanne Kapp made the ball talk in good batting conditions to script a 125-run victory over England and enter their maiden Women's ODI Cup final, in Guwahati, on Wednesday.

'Problem Is Not Family-Owned Businesses'

'Problem Is Not Family-Owned Businesses'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Instead of one or two families controlling 10% to 15% of GDP, it has to be broad based. Then, the resilience of the economy also will be higher.' 'Then, if something happens to one business, it will not hurt the economy badly.'

Indian athletes slam Marathon organisers

Indian athletes slam Marathon organisers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

The Indian half-marathoners complained of being treated unfairly during the Mumbai Marathon.

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

Lyngkhoi, Babbar to represent India in Asian Marathon

Lyngkhoi, Babbar to represent India in Asian Marathon

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Mumbai Marathon winners, Binning Lyngkhoi and Lalita Babbar, will represent India in the men's and women's section of the 14th Asian Marathon Championship to be held in Hong Kong (China) on February 24.

Why Is Tata Chairman Running?

Why Is Tata Chairman Running?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Asia's most prestigious marathon was held after three years and Mumbaikars made most of a rare opportunity to run around iconic city landmarks like the Queen's Necklace at Marine Drive and the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link on a chilly Sunday morning.

Marathon's first Indian woman

Marathon's first Indian woman

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'In my 26 years at Raj Bhavan, working with more than ten governors, I can tell you C P Radhakrishnan Sir stands out.'

Share your Marathon moments

Share your Marathon moments

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Send us your pictures or videos and we will put it up on our website.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

Video: Marathon training with upper body stretches

Video: Marathon training with upper body stretches

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The Mumbai Marathon is scheduled for January 17 this year. If you're planning to participate, fitness expert Leena Mogre has some tips on how to work out accordingly.

Why every marathoner is a survivor!

Why every marathoner is a survivor!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

It all boils down to this last week. As the date for the Mumbai Marathon draws closer, Rediff staffer and first-time marathoner Laxmi Negi braces herself for the event of her life.

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.

Rujuta Diwekar's tips for amateur marathoners

Rujuta Diwekar's tips for amateur marathoners

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar lists out things amateur marathoners should remember before the big day

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.

Gopi, Kheta Ram clock personal bests in marathon

Gopi, Kheta Ram clock personal bests in marathon

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Indian duo of Thanackal Gopi and Kheta Ram put up an inspired show and clock their personal best timings to finish 25th and 26th respectively in the men's marathon at the Rio Olympics on Sunday.

Video: Full-body strengthening for the marathon

Video: Full-body strengthening for the marathon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Leena Mogre shares tips on how to strengthen your body ahead of the Mumbai Marathon on January 17.

Marathon diary: My leg and core strengthening regime

Marathon diary: My leg and core strengthening regime

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Strengthening your leg and core muscles is crucial to run a marathon successfully says Rediff.com staffer Laxmi Negi who is training to run her first full marathon on January 19.

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:

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.

Weather holds the key: Kenyan marathoner

Weather holds the key: Kenyan marathoner

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Kenya's long-distance runner John Ekiru Kelai said the weather would play an important role in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Marathon raises 6 crore in charity

Marathon raises 6 crore in charity

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The amount was handed over to Maharashtra Governor S M Krishna at a function by event partner Give India.