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Nov 26

Experiment: Running With Your Eyes Closed

Posted on November 26, 2014 by kowsik
Running With Your Eyes Closed

Before you say, “this one’s got disaster written all over it“, it‘s actually quite fun (and scary, but did I mention fun?). However, YMMV. I got a taste of running on trails without seeing much when I ran the Night Sweats … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, experiment, running | 12 Replies
Nov 18

Five Reasons Why I Joined Menlo Security

Posted on November 18, 2014 by kowsik
Menlo Security

This blog is mostly about cooking, running and life outside work, so this might be a little off-topic for many of my readers. However work/life integration (not just balance) is something that, I’m sure, we all strive for. I’ve been wanting … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, menlo security, startup | 16 Replies
Oct 20

Experimenting at the Coastal Marin 50K

Posted on October 20, 2014 by kowsik
Home Stretch to Fort Baker

I had such fond memories of running the Coastal Marin 50K earlier this year, decided to go for it just a week after the Golden Hills Marathon. Organized by Robert Rhodes of Baytrail Runners, a small group of us met at Fort … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, marathon, running, ultra | 2 Replies
Sep 11

What I learned from my 20-mile commute runs

Posted on September 11, 2014 by kowsik
More Trail Running (sorta)

Ever since I started as CTO of a stealth startup this past February, I’ve been trying to balance the adrenaline of working at a startup and the endorphins of my long trail runs. From my home in Mountain View, to work in … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, commute runs, trails, training | 32 Replies
Apr 08

Preparing For My First 50 Mile UltraMarathon

Posted on April 8, 2014 by kowsik
Lake Sonoma 50 - My First 50 Mile Ultra Marathon

It’s hard to believe that Lake Sonoma 50, my first 50 mile ultramarathon is less than a week away! The closer it gets, the harder is for me to reconcile that I’m going to be toeing the line to run … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, luna sandals, marathon, race, running, ultra | 14 Replies
May 16

Trail Running or Road Running?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by kowsik
Marble Mountain Wilderness

Trail running or road running? That’s an eternal question for many runners. I was very fortunate to have jumped on a trail just a few months after I took up running. Even though my first race was the San Francisco … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, running, trail | 3 Replies
Mar 18

My book “Un-learning to Run” is now live!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by kowsik
Un-learning to Run

Never thought I’ll publish a book, let alone become a runner. Learning to run and then writing about it has been an incredibly hard, long but gratifying experience. Not exactly sure when the seed of an idea to write a … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, book, running | 4 Replies
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