This past weekend, Gurgaon resident Gaurav Makkar reaffirmed town’s tag of being essentially the most health conscious in India by means of changing into the second individual from the Millennium City to finish the 515-km Ultraman Challenge in Florida, considered to be one of the most hardest staying power races on this planet. Last yr, city resident Abhishek Mishra had transform the first Gurugrammer to finish the race. Gaurav has not just emulated the feat this yr however completed so with a awesome timing.
Gaurav Makkar
The staying power triathlon has members try to finish a 10-km swim, a 421-km motorcycle trip, and a 84-km double marathon distance run, unfold over three days. To have the ability to earn the identify of Ultraman, each of the three stages must be completed in beneath 12 hours. Gaurav completed 22nd within the Ultraman Florida in a 45-min field, which is one of the very best finishes by means of an Indian ever.
However, the 38-year-old says he's fairly disenchanted by means of the end result. "I was in the top 15 after two stages and was hoping to finish in the top 10. But I got a knee injury on day two, which aggravated during the run on the final day. I barely managed to finish the last stage in time and had to walk and limp my way through the last 19 km. That affected my timing so I'm slightly disappointed. But then it could have been worse, so I shall take what I can get," he says.
Gaurav at the finish line of the double marathon distance run within the Ultraman Challenge
Before the Ultraman, Gaurav – who works as a triathlon trainer in Gurgaon – has been a four-time finisher within the Ironman Triathlon. But he says the 2 races are worlds apart. "The Ultraman Challenge is very different in comparison to the Ironman, it is very exclusive. Every Ironman has about 2,000 participants while the Ultraman has barely 45-50. It is an invitation-only event and you compete with the top endurance athletes of the world. That makes it all the more special," says Gaurav, who was once the only Indian competing within the prestigious race this yr.
Ultraman Gaurav Makkar
Gaurav, a resident of Sector 48, says he skilled over six months for this feat. He elaborates, "I started my base period training in June last year. Then, I took a small break in between to participate in the Malaysia Ironman, following which I had my peak high-intensity training starting November," he says. Gaurav skilled all seven days every week, focusing on high-intensity shorter workouts right through weekdays and long-distance runs and rides on weekends.
A four-time Ironman finisher and now Ultraman, Gaurav has scaled most peaks staying power athletes can. So what does he want to take a look at subsequent? "Every time you achieve something this big, the question arises, 'what next?' For now, I will take a much-deserved break. My body needs a month to just recover from this strenuous activity. During this time, I will simply relax and socialize. I have missed so many birthday parties, dinners, and family events, so it's time to make up for that," he says. But despite his promise to take it simple, Gaurav finds he has already set his attractions on his subsequent purpose. He tells us, "I do have something in mind for 2019. I will attempt to do five Ironman Triathlons in five days, something known as the Epic Five in our sport. Only 20 athletes attempt the Epic Five every year and no Indian has done it. I hope to be the first to finish it next year."
Gaurav Makkar is the second individual from Gurgaon to transform Ultraman
Gaurav Makkar
The staying power triathlon has members try to finish a 10-km swim, a 421-km motorcycle trip, and a 84-km double marathon distance run, unfold over three days. To have the ability to earn the identify of Ultraman, each of the three stages must be completed in beneath 12 hours. Gaurav completed 22nd within the Ultraman Florida in a 45-min field, which is one of the very best finishes by means of an Indian ever.
However, the 38-year-old says he's fairly disenchanted by means of the end result. "I was in the top 15 after two stages and was hoping to finish in the top 10. But I got a knee injury on day two, which aggravated during the run on the final day. I barely managed to finish the last stage in time and had to walk and limp my way through the last 19 km. That affected my timing so I'm slightly disappointed. But then it could have been worse, so I shall take what I can get," he says.
Gaurav at the finish line of the double marathon distance run within the Ultraman Challenge
Before the Ultraman, Gaurav – who works as a triathlon trainer in Gurgaon – has been a four-time finisher within the Ironman Triathlon. But he says the 2 races are worlds apart. "The Ultraman Challenge is very different in comparison to the Ironman, it is very exclusive. Every Ironman has about 2,000 participants while the Ultraman has barely 45-50. It is an invitation-only event and you compete with the top endurance athletes of the world. That makes it all the more special," says Gaurav, who was once the only Indian competing within the prestigious race this yr.
Ultraman Gaurav Makkar
Gaurav, a resident of Sector 48, says he skilled over six months for this feat. He elaborates, "I started my base period training in June last year. Then, I took a small break in between to participate in the Malaysia Ironman, following which I had my peak high-intensity training starting November," he says. Gaurav skilled all seven days every week, focusing on high-intensity shorter workouts right through weekdays and long-distance runs and rides on weekends.
A four-time Ironman finisher and now Ultraman, Gaurav has scaled most peaks staying power athletes can. So what does he want to take a look at subsequent? "Every time you achieve something this big, the question arises, 'what next?' For now, I will take a much-deserved break. My body needs a month to just recover from this strenuous activity. During this time, I will simply relax and socialize. I have missed so many birthday parties, dinners, and family events, so it's time to make up for that," he says. But despite his promise to take it simple, Gaurav finds he has already set his attractions on his subsequent purpose. He tells us, "I do have something in mind for 2019. I will attempt to do five Ironman Triathlons in five days, something known as the Epic Five in our sport. Only 20 athletes attempt the Epic Five every year and no Indian has done it. I hope to be the first to finish it next year."
Gaurav Makkar is the second individual from Gurgaon to transform Ultraman
Gaurav Makkar becomes the second Ultraman from Gurgaon
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