Amarnath Mylapore Dwarakanath

4th May 2025

Monday 5th May After six months of dedicated training, the Runaway Sydney Half Marathon on May 4th, 2025, was a resounding success! Crossing that finish line in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 30 seconds, and placing 16482 out of 20527, was an incredible feeling. I'm immensely grateful for the support of my coaches, whose guidance was invaluable. A huge thank you to my family and friends for their unwavering encouragement throughout this journey. Completing this race with my family by my side was undoubtedly the biggest achievement for me this year. Check out Amarnath MYLAPORE DWARAKANATH's result from Runaway Sydney Half Marathon > https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/runaway-sydney-half-marathon-2025/events/1/results/individuals/17012 .

31th-6th Apr 2025

Sunday 6th Apr Despite battling the flu this past week (March 31st - April 6th, 2025), I remained committed to our team's efforts and successfully completed my running sessions. It wasn't easy, and I especially appreciate Kim's incredible support during the runs, particularly when I experienced shortness of breath. I'm really proud that I pushed through and didn't give up on our goals. 

24th-30th Mar 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Okay, so March 24th to 30th was a challenging but ultimately triumphant week for my half-marathon training! ???? I only managed to get in 1 session, totaling 1 hour and 44 minutes of exercise, covering 19.33 kilometers and burning 1146 calories. ? It was a tough week, but I still managed to push through!

The big story of this week was definitely my run on March 29th. I was battling shin pain, or shin splints as they're often called, and it was pouring rain! ?? But I refused to give up. I drew inspiration from those who overcome cancer, and I pushed my limits and found the resolve to succeed. I'm so proud of myself for overcoming this challenge.

And to top it all off, March 29th was also the first time our team hit 14+ kilometers together! ? You can see us in the picture – all smiles, even in the rain! It was an incredible feeling to achieve this milestone as a team, especially after overcoming such a personal challenge.

This week was a reminder that it's not just about the physical training, but also about the mental strength and resilience you build along the way. And it's about the incredible support and motivation you get from your team. ?? Let's keep pushing forward together!

17th-23st Mar 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Okay, so March 17th to 23rd was another week of pushing my limits and hitting some big milestones! ???? I managed to get in 5 sessions, totaling 4 hours and 34 minutes of exercise. That's an average of 54 minutes per session, and I covered 39.33 kilometers. Plus, I burned 2660 calories! ? I'm feeling stronger and more determined than ever!

Looking at the details, it was mainly running ????, a walk ????, and a bit of yoga ????! You can see the details in the screenshots - some solid runs!

The highlight of this week was definitely on March 22nd! ? It was the first time our team hit 12+ kilometers together! You can see the details in the screenshot - a 12.09 km run! It was such an amazing feeling to achieve this milestone as a team. We really pushed each other and celebrated together. It's incredible to see how far we've come!

This week was a reminder that it's all about pushing yourself and celebrating your accomplishments, especially when you achieve them as a team. ?? Let's keep this momentum going!

10th-16th Mar 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Okay, so March 10th to 16th was a short but significant week for my half-marathon training! ???? I only managed to get in 3 sessions, totaling 2 hours and 29 minutes of exercise. That's an average of 49 minutes per session, and I covered 21.23 kilometers. Plus, I burned 1594 calories! ? It was a lighter week, but we still hit a major milestone!

Looking at the details, it was mainly running ???? and a bit of a sport activity! You can see the details in the screenshots - two solid runs!

The highlight of this week was definitely on March 15th! ? It was the first time our team hit 10+ kilometers together! You can see us in the picture - all smiles and full of energy! It was such an amazing feeling to achieve this milestone as a team. We really pushed each other and celebrated together. Unfortunately, I forgot to take my smartwatch for the long Saturday run, so I couldn't record the distance, but the memory is what counts!

This week was a reminder that it's not just about individual progress, but also about the incredible support and motivation you get from your team. ?? Let's keep pushing forward together!

3rd-9th Mar 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Okay, so March 3rd to 9th was another solid week in my half-marathon journey! ???? I managed to get in 6 sessions, totaling 4 hours and 5 minutes of exercise. That's an average of 40 minutes per session, and I covered 35.32 kilometers. Plus, I burned 2346 calories! ? I'm feeling strong and consistent!

Looking at the details, it was a mix of running ????, walking ????, and a little sport activity! You can see the details in the screenshots - some longer runs, some shorter walks. I really focused on maintaining my mileage this week.

I'm particularly proud of my 12.43 km run on Saturday, March 8th! ? It's great to see my endurance improving. And I'm also happy with the consistency of my training, even though I had fewer sessions this week.

This week was a reminder that it's all about staying consistent and maintaining your progress, even when you have a slightly lighter week. ?? Let's keep this momentum going!

24th-2nd Mar 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Okay, so February 24th to March 2nd was a week of pushing my limits and hitting a huge milestone! ???? I managed to get in 8 sessions, totaling 5 hours and 13 minutes of exercise. That's an average of 39 minutes per session, and I covered an impressive 43.99 kilometers! Plus, I burned 3045 calories! ? I'm feeling stronger and more determined than ever!

Looking at the details, it was a mix of running ???? and walking ????. You can see the details in the screenshots - some longer runs, some shorter walks. I really focused on getting those kilometers in this week!

This week was particularly special because I hit a major milestone - I started touching 40+ km per week! ? That's a testament to all the hard work I've been putting in. I'm feeling more and more confident about my half-marathon goals. It's amazing to see the progress I'm making!

This week was a reminder that it's all about pushing yourself and celebrating your accomplishments. ?? Let's keep this momentum going!

17th-23th Feb 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Okay, so February 17th to 23rd was another week of pushing my limits and hitting some big milestones! ???? I managed to get in 10 sessions, totaling 5 hours and 5 minutes of exercise. That's an average of 30 minutes per session, and I covered 21.8 kilometers. Plus, I burned 2212 calories! ? I'm feeling stronger and more determined than ever!

Looking at the details, it was a mix of running ????, walking ????, yoga ????, core training ?, and some sports activities! You can see the details in the screenshots - some longer runs, some shorter walks, and a good mix of activities to keep things interesting.

This week was particularly special because I hit a huge milestone - I ran 12.4 km on February 20th! ? That's the longest distance I've run so far in my training! I was so proud of myself for pushing through and achieving that goal.

Unfortunately, on February 23rd, my Fitbit smartwatch didn't capture my run. It was a bit frustrating, but I didn't let it discourage me. I know I still put in the work, and that's what matters.

This week was a reminder that it's all about pushing yourself and celebrating your accomplishments, even when things don't go perfectly. ?? Let's keep this momentum going!

10th-16th Feb 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

3rd-9th Feb 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Okay, so February 3rd to 9th was a week of pushing my limits and building team camaraderie! ???? I managed to get in 11 sessions, totaling 7 hours and 16 minutes of exercise. That's an average of 39 minutes per session, and I covered an impressive 29.41 kilometers! Plus, I burned a solid 3233 calories! ? I'm feeling stronger every week!

Looking at the details, it was a mix of running ????, walking ????, and some sport activities! You can see the details in the screenshots - some longer runs, some shorter walks, and a good mix of activities to keep things interesting.

This week was particularly special because I had some solo runs and some team runs. On February 4th and 5th, I ran 5 km and 4 km by myself. It was a great way to test my endurance and mental strength. Then, on February 8th, we had a fantastic 6 km run with the team! ? You can see us in the picture, running together and supporting each other. It was so motivating to run alongside everyone and feel the team spirit!

To top it all off, on February 9th, I ran a 10 km by myself! That's a huge milestone for me! ? I'm feeling more and more confident about my half-marathon goals. This week was a reminder that it's all about pushing yourself, but also about the incredible support you get from your team. ?? Let's keep this momentum going!

27th-2nd Feb 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Okay, so January 27th to February 2nd was a super busy week for my half-marathon training! ???? I logged a whopping 19 sessions, totaling 9 hours and 3 minutes of exercise! That's an average of 28 minutes per session, and I covered an impressive 30.15 kilometers! Plus, I burned a solid 3567 calories! ? Talk about staying active!

Looking at the details, it was a mix of walking ????, running ????, yoga ????, and core training ?. I really tried to keep things varied to work different muscle groups and avoid burnout. You can see the details in the screenshots - some longer walks, some shorter runs, and plenty of yoga to keep me flexible.

But the real highlight of this week wasn't just the training itself, it was meeting my 'Can Too' team and Coach Kim on February 2nd! ? That was a huge milestone for me! You can see us all in the picture, ready to take on this challenge together! It was so inspiring to meet everyone and share the excitement of training for a half-marathon. This week was a reminder that it's not just about the physical training, but also about the community and support system that keeps you going. ?? Feeling so motivated and ready to keep pushing forward!

20th-26th Jan 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Wow, January 20th to 26th was a powerhouse week for my half-marathon training! ? I managed to squeeze in a whopping 18 sessions, totaling 10 hours and 38 minutes of exercise! That's an average of 35 minutes per session, and I covered a solid 14.95 kilometers! I'm seriously proud of that! ? And get this, I burned a massive 3519 calories! ? Talk about working hard!

Looking at the details, this week was a real mix of everything! Yoga ???? was a staple, keeping me flexible and grounded. I did a lot of walking ????, some core training ?, and of course, plenty of running ????. And I even threw in some swimming ???? for good measure!

Check out that 8.05 km run on Saturday, January 25th! That was a big one, but I felt amazing afterwards! ? And I even managed to get in some exercise on Sunday, despite it being a rest day for many!

This week really showed me what I'm capable of when I put my mind to it. The consistency and dedication paid off, and I'm feeling more confident than ever about my half-marathon goals! ?? Let's keep this momentum going!

13th-19th Jan 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

So, the week of January 13th to 19th was a bit of a rollercoaster! ? I managed to squeeze in 7 sessions, totaling 3 hours and 49 minutes of exercise. That's an average of 32 minutes per session, and I covered 5.95 kilometers. Definitely a bit lower than the previous week, but life happens, right? ? I still burned a solid 1011 calories, so I'm not complaining!

Looking at the individual days, you can see I focused a lot on yoga ???? and running ????. I started the week with yoga on Monday and Thursday, trying to stay flexible and centered. And I got in a few runs, including a 2.04 km run on Thursday and a 2.3 km run on Sunday. But let's be real, the highlight of the week was definitely pushing through despite the massive storm on January 15th! ?? Unfortunately, I couldn't get a workout in that day, but I'm proud of myself for staying positive and getting back on track. ?

This week taught me the importance of flexibility and adapting to unexpected challenges. Even with a storm throwing a wrench in my plans, I still managed to get some good workouts in. ? Feeling ready to tackle whatever comes next! ??

6th-12th Jan 2025

Sunday 30th Mar

Alright, let's talk about my training week from January 6th to 12th on the cruise! ? This week was all about consistency and pushing myself! As you can see, I packed in 13 sessions, totaling 5 hours and 54 minutes of exercise! ? That's an average of 27 minutes per session, and I covered a total of 15.27 kilometers. Pretty proud of that! ? And I burned a solid 1961 calories throughout the week! ?

Looking at the individual days, I mixed it up with runs ????, walks ????, yoga ????, and even some core training ?. You can see the details in the screenshots - some longer runs, some shorter walks, and plenty of yoga to keep me flexible and centered. I even had a big 7.27 km run on Tuesday, January 7th! That was a tough one, but I felt amazing afterwards!

This week really showed me that I can stick to a plan and make progress, even while on a cruise! ? Feeling more and more ready for that half-marathon! Let's keep this momentum going! ??

5th Jan 2025

Sunday 30th Mar Alright, buckle up, because January 5th was a BIG day for my half-marathon training on the cruise! ? I kicked things off bright and early with some yoga ???? at 6:58 am, gotta get that mind and body aligned. Then, it was time for a swim ???? at 10:58 am, covering a solid 950 meters! Feeling refreshed and ready to go! ? At 16:12, I decided to push myself with a 4.28 km run ???? in 46 minutes! My first real run of the training, and it felt amazing! A quick minute of core training ? at 16:59, just to keep things tight, and then a little walk ???? at 20:53 to cool down. You can see me in the picture, post-swim, with that big smile! ? This day was a real mix of everything, and I definitely felt like I was making progress. From yoga to running, swimming to core, it was a full-on training day! ? Who knew a cruise could be so motivating? Let's keep this momentum going! ??

4th Jan 2025

Sunday 30th Mar Alright, day three of my half-marathon training on the cruise! ? January 4th, 2025, was another jam-packed day! I started off with some yoga ???? at 6:33 am to get my body warmed up and ready. Then, I did some core training ? at 7:22 am, gotta keep that core strong for all those miles! At 11:09 am, I went for a walk ????, covering 1.15 km. And of course, I had to get back to my climbing ???? at 12:38 pm! You can see me in the picture, getting my climb on! ? It was a mix of everything, just trying to keep my body guessing and building up my strength and endurance. This selfie was taken after my workout, feeling good and ready for the next challenge! ? Who knew a cruise could be such a great training ground? Let's see what tomorrow brings! ??

3rd Jan 2025

Sunday 30th Mar Day two of my half-marathon prep, and I decided to mix things up! On January 3rd, 2025, I went for a multi-activity day. First up, bright and early at 6:44 am, I started with some yoga ???? to get my body moving and centered. Then, a couple of walks ???????? - one at 9:19 am for 1.17 km and another at 20:23 for 0.91 km. And of course, I couldn't resist a swim ???? in that beautiful water at 13:10, covering 600 meters. It was a full day, but I felt great! This picture was taken after my swim, feeling refreshed and ready for whatever came next! ?? Variety is the spice of life, right? And definitely the spice of half-marathon training! ?

2nd Jan 2025

Sunday 30th Mar So, my half-marathon journey started in a pretty unique spot – on a cruise ship! ? Yep, you heard that right! On January 2nd, 2025, I decided to kick things off with some indoor climbing. Check out these pics! ???? It was my first self-led training session, and I was determined to make the most of it. I climbed for 41 minutes, working up a good sweat and burning 279 calories. My heart rate was pumping at an average of 127 bpm! ? Honestly, it was a bit of a challenge, but I felt amazing afterwards. It definitely set the tone for my training. Who knew a cruise could be the perfect place to start a half-marathon prep?! ?