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Chinmay Shah

@runningwithchinmay

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Architect | Athlete | Ultra Marathoner
WSU'26-220.11 km,
BORDER-161km, 24 hr🏟️ - 183.77km
Goa ultra : 122km,50km-4:09
100km x 8,ultra x 25
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White Sand Ultra’2026
Total distance Covered: 220.1 km
Time : 34 hours
Position : 6th

As an athlete, we always want to push our limits & this was my opportunity for the same.

Last year “ The Hell Race” team released the promo videos for the WSU’25 in Kutch and it was absolutely daunting... it seemed extremely difficult, almost impossible.
(At the same time the seed was planted in the heart + mind. )

It took a lot of courage to even register for the race. I might have double guessed it 100s of times.
As it was not just about competing, but also preparing for it.

This was obviously the biggest challenge till date. (distance and hours wise) The harsh weather, unending vast surroundings which makes your existence negligible and of course the crazy distance.

All of this but the focus was on, “ not to look too far ahead and just take one km at a time”. Just keep the thoughts together and don’t let the doubt seep in...in those 34 hours.

The heat throughout the day and the darkness with an infinite horizon in the night we all had to fight it.

The last leg of 30 km over the road to heaven was unending, it almost felt like I was hallucinating and running the same part over and over again.

All the volunteers, friends, fellow runners and the destiny made sure that I could complete the whole thing and finish on the 6th position.

Gratitude ! ✨🙏🏻

Thank you for the opportunity ! ✨🙌🏻 @thehellrace

Special thanks to @fakkadkalam @rockandrollrunner @arsa_e_daraz @princekatara & sabke favourite BABA for all the support ! 🙌🏻🤍

Now towards the next adventure !

#running #runner #ultrarunninglife #runningcommunity by @runningwithchinmay

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7 months ago

2025 was good ! ✨

Total Distance : 4855.50 Km
Total active time : 884: 30 Hours ( Running+Workout )

Excited for many more adventures ahead !😎💪🏻

📸 ; @saurabhsurve_ Thanks Bhai ! 🙌🏻❤️

#running #ultrarunning #fitness by @runningwithchinmay

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10 months ago

Grateful for the Crazy + Surprise support at the Stadium Run ! 🙌🏻❤️

@vrattantaendurance

#runningmotivation #runner #fitnessmotivation #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #trailrunning#runningjourney #runnerforlife❤️
#nevergiveup💪🏻🔥
#adventureracing #running #fellrunning #fitnessjourney #believeinyourself 💪🏻
#fitnessmotivation #trailrunning
#fitnesschallenges #pushyourlimits
#runningmotivation #oneraceatatime
#sportslife❤ taken in Sanas Sports Ground by @runningwithchinmay

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a year ago

SOLANG ULTRA 🏔️ | MORE THAN A RACE. A JOURNEY WITHIN. @thehellrace (DNF)

A Surreal experience! ❤️

Seven days in the mountains… and somehow, words still fall short of everything I felt, discovered, and learned.

A realisation of what truly matters. What brings fulfilment. What touches your heart and keeps it racing. ❤️

A newfound love for trail running. Exploring the unknown. Being comfortable with your own company. Embracing the pauses, absorbing the silence, and feeling humbled by the mountains. 🏔️

Meeting strangers who become stories. Listening to their journeys. Learning to be more receptive, more present, and a little more grateful for everything life has to offer.

And then came race day…

❄️ Temperatures dropping to -2°C to -5°C
🌨️ Snowfall, rainfall, and chilly nights
🪨 Boulders, slippery trails, and snow-covered terrain
🩹 Falls, fatigue, and moments that tested every bit of resilience.

Not everything went as planned. The goal remained unfinished, but the journey gave me something far more valuable — perspective, humility, and a deeper understanding of myself.

Perhaps the mountains weren't there to help me achieve a goal this time. Perhaps they were there to teach me something I needed to learn.

Coming back without the finish I wanted, but with a heart full of stories, a mind full of lessons, and a stronger desire to return. 🔥

The next journey will be different. The approach will be wiser. The determination will be stronger.

Until then, carrying the mountains within me. ❤️‍🔥🏔️

The goal may remain unfinished. The journey has only just begun.

Special thanks to @arsa_e_daraz ❤️🙌🏻 for all the tips and support ! And congratulations to all the finishers + the participants who showed up to the starting line ! 💯✨

Kudos to all the organising team of @thehellrace
@fakkadkalam @princekatara for yet another crazy ,+ successful event ! 🥳✨💯 Looking forward to many more 🙌🏻

#SolangUltra #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #MountainStories #BeyondTheFinishLine RunningWithChinmay taken in Solang "The Adventure Valley" by @runningwithchinmay

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a day ago

Route Recce Stories! 🏔️🐑

Gyaansinghji 🙌🏻❤️

Travelling all the way from Spiti to Kullu… crossing mountains for 20 long days 🤯⛰️ with a flock of 200+ sheep! 🐑

While we run these mountains for a race, there are people who call these mountains home. ❤️

Every trail has a story. Every encounter, a lesson. ✨

#UltraRunning #MountainStories #TravelDiaries #RouteRecce #HimalayanLife taken in Solang Valley, Himachal Pardesh by @runningwithchinmay

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2 days ago

New bib. New challenge. An unknown journey. ⛰️

Every race starts with a little nervousness, a lot of excitement, and the courage to begin.

#UltraMarathon #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #ultrarunner #enduranceathlete taken in Solang "The Adventure Valley" by @runningwithchinmay

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8 days ago

Letting it all flow.
soaking it all in..
grateful for this beautiful journey... ✨

Some journeys are not just about destinations, but about slowing down, being present, and appreciating every little moment.

#HimalayanDiaries #solangvalley❄️ #HimalayanRiver #MountainLife #soulfultravel taken in Solang "The Adventure Valley" by @runningwithchinmay

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9 days ago

Exploring a new territory of running. 🏔️

New trails, challenging climbs, a little nervousness, a lot of excitement, countless “can I do this?” moments — and an even bigger smile at the end.

Every step brought a new emotion, a new experience, and another reason to love this journey.

Extremely happy, humbled & grateful to be here, to keep exploring, and to keep pushing my limits. ❤️🏔️

#TrailRunning #HimalayanTrailRunning #MountainRunning #TrailRunner #UltraRunner taken in Beas Kund by @runningwithchinmay

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10 days ago

Waking up to this... Grateful! 🏔️ ✨
This will always be with me !🤍

#SolangValley #HimachalPradesh #Himalayas #HimalayanMountains #mountainmornings 🏔️❤️ taken in Solang "The Adventure Valley" by @runningwithchinmay

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11 days ago

Route Recce 02 ⛰️
Climb. Explore. Get drenched. Keep moving. 🌧️
@thehellrace

Kothi Village → Khobi Point → Patalsu Hill → Solang.

Because the best recce days rarely go according to plan. 🫣🔥

Gratitude! ✨🙌🏻

#running #ultrarunning #solangvalley❄️ #runningmotivation #ultrarunners taken in Solang "The Adventure Valley" by @runningwithchinmay

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12 days ago

Some views are not seen, they are earned. Moment of pure peace at the top. 🤍🏔️

@thehellrace

#hellrace #solangvalley❄️ #running #ultrarunning #runningmotivation taken in Solang "The Adventure Valley" by @runningwithchinmay

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13 days ago

Some runs just hit different when you’re not running them alone. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Same energy. Same effort. And someone right there pushing you forward.

The right company makes every mile better. 🤝

#aguante #aguanteactive #running #runtogether #runnerlife by @runningwithchinmay

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