Aggarwal began training for the Ironman Kalmar in Bangalore in August 2013, but a search for better facilities—bigger, multi-lane roads; good, uncrowded running tracks and swimming pools—led him to Pune, then Mumbai, and ultimately Gurgaon. All these cities, however, have left Aggarwal disappointed. “Urban planners have completely ignored the needs of athletes,” he said. “Try riding a bike long-distance on the road and you will feel like a second-class citizen, provided you are not crushed by a truck by the end of the day.” In the Lede, Harsh Snehanshu meets a triathlete discovering the challenges of training in India.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:21:44 +0000