Anand Marar

Maverick, Marketer, Father, Triathlete, IRONMAN

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It's my 6 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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@ironman_my 2018 smashed in 14 hours and 4 minutes 3.8km swim - 2 loop course of 1.9km. It was a triangular swim with 400m out, 700m parallel to the beach and 800m back to the start point. Vision was murky but water was clean. Swam a bit wayward and had water seeping into the left goggle. Got kicked and slapped as expected. But a rather peaceful swim as there wasn't tidal movement or waves. 1:21:29 swim Transition 1 - Ate a bar, gloves+helmet on and ran to the bike. Rolled the bike out to mount zone in a satisfactory 8 min 180 km Bike: Had practiced the rolling mount and executed it well. A crazy jap almost crashed into me right at the start. First 4k the bike felt good. Legs felt strong. And then the first big climb comes. Almost at the same instant it starts pouring cats & dogs. Mixed emotions here as the rain makes the atmosphere cool but cycling downhill on wet roads is dangerous. I saw a lot of crashes in that 20k segment. People riding downhill at 85kmph and not able to control the bike. I ride cautiously and do 25k in the 1st hour. Now I'm expecting to accelerate and get the average upto 27 (target). However weather has other plans. Rain stops. Sun is out. It's humid now. On top of it the roads o flatter sections where I was planning to accelerate are in Very bad shape. The jarring thru handlebars is so bad that my shoulders and back Start paining. Struggling to maintain speed I finish 180k in 7:16:28 . Target was 6:40 T2 - had to take a 5 min break. 42.2 km run - It was hot and sunny when I started. Maintained a pace of 6:40 per km between aid stations. Ate watermelon gels coke and salt tablet. Had cramps at 38k and had to walk a bit. Kicked up the pace in the last km and gave it everything I had. In a daze I step on the red carpet with my arms raised in glory and heard the announcer say " Anand Marar from India... You're an Ironman!" 2018 fitness goals achieved. Now to sit back and spend time with loved ones. Thanks to @anupriyapande Detailed race report coming up on my FB (at Langkawi) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZJqoXg5IS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1at9psjfqi8ve

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Donate for Kerala flood relief. @paytm has made it easy by enabling this option in their app. All funds would be forwarded to the chief minister relief fund. Please #help!! #keralafloods #keralafloodrelief #paytm #paytmdonate #monsoon #kerala #floodrelief #flooding #flood #donate https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmk04CuhhrH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14ihohwq0tshg

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No matter where you're. Get your training in. 3 x circuit of 15 push-up, 15 dips, headstand training, handstand training, planks and core workout Repost as earlier video was getting chopped #headstand #handstand #calisthenics #vacationtraining #EveryMinuteCounts #IronmanTraining #amdavaddistancerunners #AhmedabadTriathlonClub #irinjalakudasportingclub #mindset

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No matter where you're. Get your training in. 3 x circuit of 15 push-up, 15 dips, headstand training, handstand training, planks and core workout #headstand #handstand #calisthenics #vacationtraining #EveryMinuteCounts #IronmanTraining #amdavaddistancerunners #AhmedabadTriathlonClub #irinjalakudasportingclub #mindset

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Alll those who are targetting a 2:45 Half Marathon at @sbigreenmarathon on the 25th Feb are welcome to join me and Swar Shah. Please let us know your names by commenting below and tell us how your preparation is going on!! #SBIGreenMarathon #GreenPacer #RadioMIrchi #YouTooCanRun #IronmanTraining #pacing #youareyourbiggestcompetition #SwimBikeRun #keto #lchftriathlete #runnersofinstagram #instafitness (at Ahmedabad, India)

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Best part of racing is the rest the next morning. #LongWeekend #Marathoner #bsafalmarathon #GreenTea #TeaBox #IronmanTraining #ironmantri #recovery #indiantriathlete #IndianTea (at Ahmedabad, India)

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New milestones for both of us. My first half marathon distance barefoot run. Hey first 72k ride. #GoodSunday #runnersofinstagram #IronmanTraining #ironmantri #AmdavadDistanceRunners #EnduranceFAQ #runner #HalfMarathon #Barefoot #BornToRun #HappyFeet

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Jumping Rope is an excellent plyometric move. I use it regularly in my warm up and cool down routine whenever I am strength Training. For an intermediate level distance runner, it builds strength in the feet that help prevent metatarsal (ball of the foot) and plantar fasciitis ( arch Pain). Please don't do this is if you're a stark beginner or already have the above-mentioned ailment #IronmanTraining #Runner #Marathoner #StrengthTraining #JumpRope #SwimBikeRun #Plyometrics #InjuryPrevention #Triathlete #Training #instafit #focus #achieve #indiafitness #WednesdayWorkout #EnduranceFAQ

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Did this post a 90 min bike trainer ride. Baddha Konasana /Bound Angle Pose / Cobbler Pose / Butterfly Pose The name comes from the Sanskrit words baddha (बद्ध, baddha) meaning "bound", kona (कोण, koṇa) meaning "angle" or "split",[4] and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat From sitting position with both the legs outstretched forward, hands by the sides, palms resting on the ground, fingers together pointing forward, the legs are hinged at the knees so the soles of the feet meet. The legs are grasped at the ankles and folded more until the heels reach the perineum. The knees remain on the ground, the body erect and the gaze in front. The asana is held before coming back to the starting position Advanced Version - Once you assume the Baddha Konasana, exhale and lean forward, such that your torso is between your knees. You need to push forward from the hips and not the waist. Push your elbows against your calves or your inner thighs, but make sure they are never nudged against your knees. Rest your head on the floor. It improves the groin and the hip region’s flexibility, giving the spine, knees, inner thighs, quadriceps and groin a great stretch. Source of info above - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baddha_Konsana & http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/baddha-konasana-butterfly-pose-cobbler-pose/ #ironmantraining #ironmantri #yoga #endurance #swimbikerun #stretching #flexibility

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When a legend likes your Instagram post. He holds the record of doing 50 Ironman distance triathlons on 50 consecutive days in 50 states of the USA. @ironcowboyjames Thank you. You're amazing!! #Idol #icinspired #ic505050 #ironcowboy #ironmantraining #ironmantri

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#hardwork #calisthenics #Triathlete #ironmantraining #ironmantri #runner #handstand #BeastMode #training #workout #GoodMorning #beawesome #believeinyourself #youareyourbiggestcompetition

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Your fears become your limits

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