Rajat Chauhan

Not surprisingly, a recently published study in Journal of Sports Science found that consciously focusing on running movement while running makes them less efficient. read more

A recent WHO study has shown that in India 6.5% citizens suffer from serious mental disorders, including depression. read more

The trick is not to aggressively fight depression but to let it be. The more you resist it, the stronger depression becomes as you engage more of yourself to tackle it. Just don’t feed it. You need to focus on things you like, in this case running. read more

When you fail, it definitely hurts but it also makes you realise how much harder you need to work. It also makes you aware that your opponent isn’t out there to let you just win. read more

Of course you can change the world, but it starts with changing yourself. By being a better you. By moving. read more

Most runners, both seasoned as well as new ones, have a lot to learn from that. Start enjoying the journey, rather than stressing too much about all kinds of numbers. read more

You keep the basics right and the rest will follow. Running will soon become therapeutic for even painful knees and possibly get you rid of your long-term knee pains read more

Why be content being where you are in life if you have the potential to do better. You should strive to be your best, better than what you were yesterday. read more

In today’s society we are always connected with the whole world. Unfortunately, we forget to connect with our own selves. We feel scared to be alone. read more

Outdoor activity is the best, but one should be sensible and take note of the fact that it is counterproductive working out when air quality is bad read more

Here’s a look at how we should do mindful breathing while running. read more

Move and run because that’s what makes you your best and you deserve no lesser. It’s about you and no one else. read more

Movement is a very basic instinct, so move and run because that’s what makes you your best. Let go of competition and just enjoy the run read more

The stoppage during the ongoing India vs Sri Lanka Test match in New Delhi was yet another example of how harmful the air quality is in the nation’s capital right now. read more

Delhi half, Chennai and Mumbai marathons respectively, are now 4, 7 and 12 weeks away. High time you start taking your training seriously. read more

Delhi Half Marathon is now only five weeks away. Mumbai and Chennai are also getting closer. read more

This is not a beginner’s plan. It is to help you get to run the half marathon (21km) in under two hours in three months or the full marathon in under four hours and 10 minutes in five months. read more

With seven weeks to go for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon and about double that time for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, it’s time for runners to step up their preparation. read more

This is no magic potion, but it might help you shave off even 15 minutes by making you more efficient. read more

It’s our duty to first get ourselves back to be a fitter, healthier and happier nation, so we can show the rest of the world how it’s done. Governments should be very interested in long-term gains for society but even the best of them are too keen to... read more

With the young workforce susceptible to illnesses, the promotion of sport should not be done just to win medals but to encourage healthy lifestyle, writes Rajat Chauhan. read more

The one thing that is confirmed in life is death. In sports, it\'s injury. The trick is to minimise injuries by being better prepared, writes sports-exercise and musculoskeletal medicine specialist Dr Rajat Chauhan. read more

Life has often been compared to running a marathon. I disagree. Life is like running an ultra-marathon. Dr Rajat Chauhan writes. read more

If you are looking for a holistic fitness regimen then the first step is to maintain a regular running routine. Here’s all you need to know about beginning your running routine: read more

The onus of educating participants on the right technique of running rests largely with the organisers. But usually, runners are forced to rely on themselves, writes Dr Rajat Chauhan. read more