Where there is a hill, there is a way
Hills are a nightmare for most runners and I was no exception. Despite this fact, I still signed up for the 4 th edition of the Satara hill half marathon in April 2015,with great zest, after hearing rave reviews about the beautiful course that runners were treated to. It was just 4 months away. Training for it was literally an uphill task especially when summer was at its peak and the humidity levels were enough to deter ones determination to run on those long winding slopes. The Satara hill marathon was slated to be the toughest one in India- not surprising as it’s called the ultra half due to its elevated tough terrain. Satara is a small district tucked away in the interior belt of Maharashtra. It is about a 5 hour drive from the city of Mumbai and close to the hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani. Runners from various parts of the country flocked to this hilly destination this year as this edition was to be recorded in the Guinness book of world records....