Firstly about the accident, my mechanic informed me later that my bike’s breaks were on the edge and that my rear wheel had suffered a puncture… Both very good reasons for the accident to happen, but in combination I have a strong feeling was the cause.

I remember the moments before the accident very well and that only adds to the surprise that I cant think of anything I could have done to avoid it (besides maybe taking another route)… The next thing I remember is picking myself up and checking to see the damage…

I remember looking at the palm of my right hand, it had three bruises with the skin barely hanging on… Then I glanced at my right knee, there was a hole torn thru my blue denims(not a good sign)… There were two bruises on my right knee…

The first thing I think about: Can I still run the 10k run in three weeks time? Quick assessment in my head and I hope I can be running fit in two weeks(ambitious I know), I even move my leg to see how bad the damage is… Seems fine (the actual damage would be known only the next day).

The next thing I think about: My fingers are fine… good I can work! I am not a workaholic by any sense of the word and this thought didn’t convince me otherwise, I was just happy I wouldn’t be held back for the next couple of weeks coz of this silly accident.

Back to the present day: I believe it was my drive to get back onto my feet but whatever it was, the palm is almost entirely healed there is a small pinch of pain if the area of the wound is touched but that is almost nothing… The leg is much better too, I can walk easily without leaving a hint that I am injured but cant fold my legs to sit on the floor yet.

With four days to go to the run; I might just make it… My last run which was the day before the accident was 7km run that took me 46 minutes. At that time I was hoping to run the 10k in 50-55min but with the injury I will be happy to repeat the 59min time I achieved last year.

Last year preparing for the run felt a lot like ‘Rocky‘ for me. All I was hoping to do was to finish the run and prove to myself that I could do it… Looks like the feeling is back again this year…

Earlier in this month I joined my friends to a day long bike ride to Hogenakkal falls. The 350+ Km ride saw us drive thru some amazing scenery and enjoy some unique experiences along the way. Easily one of the best trips of my life

In the early morning of last sunday, I stepped out of my house before the sun had risen. I walked up to my bike, started it and simply drove away…

I have always wanted to do a long drive on my bike and despite having owned my bike for over an year I had only traveled in the city. I love driving in sections of the city where there were smooth roads clear of traffic, enjoying the wind and the speed. But I always missed doing that bike trip.

In the week before my birthday I was determined to go on a long drive. I discussed with my friends and we decided to go on the drive on Saturday, but unfortunately I had to work on Sat and missed it. On sunday all I was thinking about was driving…

As I rode away from the city, I realized that I was traveling exactly the opposite direction of the sunrise, the kaleidoscope that is a beautiful sunrise unfolded in my rear view mirrors. I drove for three hours, the longest time and distance I have ever done on my bike.

Halfway thru I realized that this was for me a bit like meditation, my mind was clear, my heart calm and body relaxed… It was truly an holy experience…

Now I will look forward to a longer and more relaxing drive