FROM THE COACH

Training Tips

Insights from the OSCR coaching desk — pacing strategies, hydration in humid Odisha summers, injury prevention, strength work for runners, fuelling long runs, race-day nutrition and recovery. Written specifically for our climate, terrain and the way Odisha trains. Updated regularly with field-tested advice from our founder, 2× Guinness World Record holder Sumit Kumar Singh, and guest contributors.

Tue Jun 23 2026 · Sumit Singh

🏃‍♂️ RUNNER TIP #1

Don't compare your Chapter 1 to someone else's Chapter 20. Every runner started somewhere. The person running a marathon today was once struggling to finish 1 kilometer. Focus on your journey. Celebrate your progress. Keep showing up. The only runner you need to be better than is the runner you were yesterday. #NoOneRunsAlone