GSX Journal

Notes from the trail.

Training insights, gear guides, and stories from the sharp end of adventure.

Trek GuideOct 8, 2026

Kedarkantha Trek Preparation: 8-Week Plan

How to prepare for the Kedarkantha trek: fitness benchmarks, an 8-week training plan with stairs and pack work, altitude and cold tips, and what to pack for winter.

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Zone 2 Aerobic Threshold Training for Fast Asphalt Road Racing
Training How-ToSep 17, 2026

Zone 2 Aerobic Threshold Training for Fast Asphalt Road Racing

How to build your aerobic ceiling without overtraining. Maintaining strict Zone 2 parameters to ensure rapid recovery during heavy speed blocks.

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Altitude-Adjusted Pacing Strategy for Bengaluru’s 920m Elevation
Training How-ToSep 17, 2026

Altitude-Adjusted Pacing Strategy for Bengaluru’s 920m Elevation

Compensating for lower oxygen density at 920 meters. Pacing adjustments, heart rate drift calibration, and respiratory control.

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16-Week Wipro Bengaluru Marathon Build: Handling Rolling Undulations
Race GuideSep 17, 2026

16-Week Wipro Bengaluru Marathon Build: Handling Rolling Undulations

Full marathon preparation accounting for Bengaluru's rolling undulations, Cubbon Park loops, and base-building long runs from Kanteerava Stadium.

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Debutant Half Marathon Guide: Cubbon Park Loops & Cutoff Management
Race GuideSep 17, 2026

Debutant Half Marathon Guide: Cubbon Park Loops & Cutoff Management

Step-by-step guidance for first-time half marathon runners at Kanteerava Stadium. Corral assembly, fueling etiquette, and steady pacing.

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Tata Mumbai Marathon Training Guide 2027
Race GuideSep 17, 2026

Tata Mumbai Marathon Training Guide 2027

A 14-week Tata Mumbai Marathon training plan for 17 January 2027: weekly long runs, Peddar Road hill work, humidity and fuelling for Mumbai, and race-day pacing.

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Mumbai Marathon Coastal Climate Fueling & Hydration Plan
Conditions & NutritionSep 17, 2026

Mumbai Marathon Coastal Climate Fueling & Hydration Plan

Hourly fluid, sodium, and carbohydrate calculators designed for coastal humidity, elevated dew points, and Indian endurance nutrition staples.

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Delhi Half Marathon AQI Protocol: Indoor Treadmill Conversion Workouts
Conditions & NutritionSep 17, 2026

Delhi Half Marathon AQI Protocol: Indoor Treadmill Conversion Workouts

Tactical guidance for switching outdoor runs to indoor treadmill simulations during October North Indian air quality spikes without sacrificing readiness.

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12-Week Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Speed & Base Plan
Race GuideSep 17, 2026

12-Week Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Speed & Base Plan

A rapid 12-week training progression engineered for Delhi's ultra-flat asphalt course, prioritizing turnover, lactate threshold, and sub-1:45 execution.

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20-Week Tata Ultra 50K Progression: Western Ghats Elevation Guide
Race GuideSep 17, 2026

20-Week Tata Ultra 50K Progression: Western Ghats Elevation Guide

A 20-week ultramarathon training cycle featuring back-to-back weekend long runs, vertical gain accumulation, and thermal tolerance.

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