Arun Rajaraman

My 2024 summary is here . This is a midyear check-in to see how I am doing against my 2025 goals (in Italics).   Remain injury free : I have been fortunate to avoid injuries so far, possibly because I don't run at high paces :)   Consistent Training volume : Targeting 3650 km for the year and 100-120 strength training sessions. Currently at 46% of the goal ( 1680.27 km YTD) with 60 strength sessions completed—this pace aligns well with last year's midyear progress, suggesting I'm on track to meet or even surpass my targets.   Try and fix sleep : My goal is to consistently average 7 hours of sleep per night, which is about 30 minutes more than my current average of 6h11m. Improving my sleep is important because better rest will leave me feeling more refreshed and support stronger performance in my training   Stricter diet/nutrition/portion control focus : I am disciplined 50-60% of the time. My f ruits intake ought to improve and junk food intake could reduce f...

An ex-colleague and a good friend of mine from my McAfee days asked me this question via LinkedIn messaging the other day, 'What does running Marathon mean to you? ' It got me thinking and I thought I should collect my thoughts and put it in a blog. If and when another person asks me the same question, I can point them at this blog. Running a marathon is a life-changing experience that pushes physical and mental limits, testing your endurance, resilience, and determination. Completing a marathon is a significant achievement that can bring numerous benefits; however, it requires careful preparation and attention to potential risks like with anything in life. Whether it’s jumping off a plane or swimming in the ocean or mountain-climbing or summiting Everest. Why I run regularly and occasionally participate in marathons , Physical Health Benefits: Running a marathon can improve cardiovascular health, boost metabolism, and increase lung function. Regular training can also reduce th...