Tale of the run by muscleontherun

Back to Back ultras was never on the cards, but with COVID playing spoil sport for many on ground events, the postponement of events lead to a clutter. Thinking it otherwise, this posed a challenge on the time of recovery one could have before the next Ultra. A 5 day interval had to closely monitored with activities that can help your body recover as much as you can and hands down, strength and conditioning and mobility exercises was the go to schedule.  A days break after the Bison Ultra and with a solid celebration mode kicking in, I could manage a days time after the run to build that hunger of getting back on track again and prep my body and mind for the next demanding ultra trail event in Kerala - The Vagamon Ultra.  Vagamon Ultra has been by far the most recommended event by fellow ultra runners and the idea of a blind date with this trail just turned right and couldn't have asked for more. One pure technical trail in the midst of pine trees and t...

The postpoment of this event did matter to my Laultra 111kms run but nevertheless this was one event that I did not want to miss. The reasons being, the first ultra ever in the South and a lot heard about the beautiful trails that you are going to witness. And yes, it was all worth the wait. Initially scheduled in the Month of February but later postponed to June 5th had me worry for a moment as this lead to back to back ultra trail runs without much time to recover. Nevertheless, it had to be done as I was already prepping my mind for it.  Another no brainer was the race venue being closer to Bangalore. A 4-5 hours drive time and you venture in one of the most beautiful trails of Yercaud and lot of green overdose:). The event registration package covered the event fees, stay and food and a great vibe of like minded folks with only one ultimatum and that was how to bell the cat tomorrow on the trail. The categories comprised of 25kms and 50kms. ...