Sunday, November 9, 2008

Marathon, Movie, Merengue

It has been a very happening day of my life. I ran Airtel Half Marathon Delhi today morning. I finished my 21 kms in 1.50 mins but I was also cheering a group of my friends along.

Ethiopia's Deriba Merga won the Airtel Delhi half marathon with the fastest time of the year of 59 minutes and 15 seconds here Sunday. Fellow-Ethiopian Aselefech Mergia won the women's race, clocking, 60:08:17.

Sandeep Kumar and Kavita Raut recorded the best timings among the Indians and pocketed $4,000 each.

It was an African sweep in the open event, with silver and bronze medals in the men's category going to Kenyans Wilson Kipsang (59:16:0)and Wilson Chebet (59:34:0), receiving $15,000 and $10,000 respectively.

Ethiopian Gelet Getent (1:08:18) and Kenyan Peninah Arusei (1:08:20) finished second and third respectively among women.

Defending champion Rwanda's Dieuone Disi, who came in 1:43:0 minutes in the 2007 edition, finished seventh here with 1:00:47.

Merga who recorded his personal best over the 21-km stretch, however, was given a stiff competition by Kipsang and Chebet, with all three recording 27:30:0 at 10km. It was at 19.5 km, when Merga broke away from the pack, clocking 54:10 as compared to Kipsang's 54:12 and Chebet's 54:15.

The competition was even fierce among women, with all the top three finishers at 1:02:24 at 19.5 km. It was indeed a close call for Mergia who won the event just by a second.

Both Merga and Mergia will take home $25,000 each with second and third placed runners in both the categories pocketing $15,000 and $10,000 respectively.

In the evening, I shot for Merengue. This video is going to one of Bollywood producer. What happens next, future will decide. We did this impromptu. Really there was not a single rehearsal or retake. You see me and my dance partner Idrees A Jhon. He is simply awesome. I tell him that he can even make a tree dance. In my previous post also, you see him in the picture. And those of you who could not spot me, can see me next to him.



After quickly shooting for this video, I went with my son to watch the latest James Bond Movie- Quantum of Solace. Since childhood, I have been die hard fan of James Bond Movies and have not missed a single one. In fact, my first crush was Roger Moore but Daniel Craig has been brilliant. The movie is really s(exciting). A must Watch.

53 comments:

  1. wow, congratulations an Half Marathon, Merengue dance record and a movie with ur son on the same day! Reverence!
    C.

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  2. My god the dance is flawless ..how can u remember all those steps...amazing

    I love bond movies as well....

    Talk to u soon !!

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  3. totally missed .....good job at the marathon...

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  4. Kiran!!!!!

    Congratulations on the 1/2 a marathon! You rock, you rock, you rock!

    And my goodness, you're an awesome dancer! Which doesn't surprise me one bit...

    What a great day you had, my friend! Go, Kiran, go!!!

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  5. Terrific! Well done Kiran! I wish I ran with ya :)

    My fav Bond is Roger Moore too!


    Keshi.

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  6. awesomeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    u motivate me...seriously!!!!

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  8. @ Cess. Thanks. yes it was a very hectic but very enjoyable day.

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  9. Hi Kiran, hope you had a nice time with your marthan.

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  10. @ Keshi. All the Bonds so far have done justice i guess.

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  12. Nice! And yeah i did like the video. And yes thats the word...effortless. It actually is effortless to dance with idrees. I have to still return his call:(

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  13. @ Pushpanjali. so when are you finally moving to Delhi and joining the gang?

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  14. good. half marathon.. how do these african guys always win?

    and the video was really good.. he is a very good dancer.. and you have great great moves too..
    awesome.. saved the video cos i could use some moves for some choreo effects...


    and the movie.. am gonna watch it today

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  15. Dont rub salt on my wound chief...i wish i could move like right away. But work is hectic.... 2nd week of jan is what i have planned for myself, lets see how it works out. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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  16. @ Chriz. These guys are made of steel. I knew you would like the video. Do enjoy the movie. Tell us how you found it.

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  17. @ Pushpanjali. ha ha..come..we are all waiting.

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  18. Hi i like your blog and have decided to be your blog follower.

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  19. 21 kms in 1.50 min! Ouch

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  20. @ santoshi. Thanks. You are welcome to come back here.

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  21. hey congrattz for it dear..haha cool tym u finished fast..I was watching that...on tv..cud see many film stars out there ..AR rehman was also there...ah! the weather was foggy also..it must hav been fun na?

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  22. OMG!!!!!!!!!!! i so want to maaro goli to padhai likhai n start dancing...shit kiran y r u tempting me so much? :PPPP

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  23. did they give out free t shirts, free food and free drinks too?

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  24. @ Trinaa. Dont maaro goli to padaai. just do your exams well and then party hard.

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  25. @ deluded. what was really the experience, you must read another blog. Here is the link
    http://fitho.in/2008/11/10/airtel-delhi-half-marathon-2008-event-experience-and-learnings/

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  26. dayum!

    no free food
    no free t shirt
    no free drinks

    whats the use?

    just running?

    if I just wanted to do that I would wake up late for class and run to class

    wait.

    I do.

    nevermind

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  27. @deluded. yeah. thats how it should be..:)

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  28. 1:50, wow, thats one amazing run. I guess I had an inspiration which can drive me to do something like this. It was great fun, anyway! I hope your team did well too. What next, running the Mumbai?

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  29. @ Tanvir. thanks. No. No plans for Mumbai.

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  30. congs kiran :)

    some fault with the browser :O cant check the video :( will come back

    p.s - at 39 u look really really really really really really really really really really really really YOUNG :P

    no am not flattering :|

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  31. Congratulations.
    Very, very impressive.

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  32. @ luckydivz. Do come back. check the video and leave your comments. Thanks.

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  33. great moves kiran . hope you get that bollywood gig !

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  34. Running 21 Kms is just awesome!! And you dance well... liked the video a lot Kiran. Damn!! You are the right person for a fitness blog ;o)

    What can I say about Quantum of solace.. watched it on the first day of its release... I don't think I can hate a bond movie.. It was good ;o)

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  35. running the marathon wud've been a wondeful experience..
    loved that dance video..cool steps..

    new bond movie..heard its not tht good..anyway I dont like daniel craig as bond:D

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  36. @ Nischal. Thanks. We all love JB. Don't we?

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  37. @ Praveen. Thanks. New movie is good. It is worth checking.

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  38. so u had a hectic day. and how was quantum of solace. heard that it was not upto the standards of past bond flicks.

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  39. @ Rahi. I like the movie. Worth watching.

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  40. WOW I mean WAAAAAOH that was some dancing
    and you have a kid..even more wow..how old is he..
    Anyways you have INSPIRED ME lady !
    WOW

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  41. @ Bhawna. Blush blush. Thanks. I have two handsome boys- 15 and 16 year old. 6 feet tall.

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  42. Please post a family. Please
    Oh man I am sooooo happy I can't tell you
    Its just soo nice to know you :))))))
    WOW, I mean WOW..
    Bye the way Loved what you are wearing in the video

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  43. @ Bhawna. Thanks a lot. Your appreciation means a lot. Thanks dear.

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