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Saurav Basu

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4 days out from @hyroxindia Mumbai chapter : Viral flu. body aching, coughs and nose blocked. 🤧🚫 Not the final prep block I had in mind after 12 weeks of building — doubled my running across easy runs, intervals, and compromised runs, 8 full simulations.

Come race day, the body just remembered. 🏃‍♂️

Ran 1.5 minutes /km faster than last year, powered through roxzones 🚀, stopped only twice for water.
RESULT : PB achieved. 13.5 MINS FASTER than last attempt. Incredibly proud of what this body and mind can achieve, and of my partner @chintan_the_way to smash our sub-100 target.
Could this have been 90-95 on healthier day? I guess so, but extremely satisfied with the results. 🤲🙏 and most importantly felt and enjoyed the race!! 🤙

What I didn’t see coming - is falling in love with running🏃‍♂️

#HyroxMumbai #HyroxIndia #hybridathlete by @sauravbasu

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Maiden Hyrox signed up for over a couple of beers as a casual challenge. 1 week into prep we realised- how under prepared we were, with hectic work and travel in between. Cut short to 7th September, with only 3 weeks, and 1 full doubles simulation and 2 half individual simulation behind us - we ran and did Hyrox with only 1 goal in mind. FINISH it and if possible sub 120 mins (our practice was 124mins). Race day feels and adrenaline hit us, with my HR racing at 170+ at start tunnel, and Chintan feeling dizzy. No matter how much you practice, you never know what actual race day can bring. I got humbled and ego torn apart at my strongest and favourite station - Sled Push, thanks to the carpet. But that’s when Chintan took over with injured shoulder. We blew out at Burpees, Lunges and Farmer’s Carry to make up for time we wasted in Roxzone. Both of us beat ourselves up on how we could have been better, but then we just looked at where we were a week ago and our rankings, and patted ourselves for a strong finish we didn’t even expect - 1:51, Top Quartile overall Open Men’s Doubles and Top Half in our Age Category. 😤🏁 New milestone unlocked, seems like some great decisions happen over beer 🍻 Officially certified Hybrid Rockstars 🚀🤝 Our Sport is HYROX! 🫰🏼

@hyroxindia fantastic setup and organisation- See you in next chapter in Bengaluru 🤙🏼🙌🏼💪🏼

#hyrox #hyroxindia #hyroxmumbai taken in Nesco Goregaon by @sauravbasu

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a year ago

When Goddess @dualipa summons - we surrender 🙏❤️‍🔥What an unforgettable and captivating evening
Gonna hallucinate this for a long long time 😍
Thank you @zomato.live for this mesmerising experience! @teamduahq
#dualipa #radicaloptimism #radicaloptimismtour #zomatofeedingindia #zomatofeedingindiaconcert #teamduahq #goddesslipa #dualipaconcert #dualipaedit #futurenostalgia #district #bollywood #levitating #explorepage #fyp taken in MMRDA Grounds BKC by @sauravbasu

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2 years ago

From drinking and partying in every city, to now running and working out in every city I visit. 35 year old me would beat 25 year old me at everything, except chugging beers and doing shots. But I will take that 🏃‍♂️🏋🏻💪🏼 #fitnessmotivation #discipline #mindset by @sauravbasu

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3 days ago

The Weeknd dump. Montage from a surreal evening in Singapore ft. his final tour under the name. The only artist I would do a 48 hour bender for. Thank you Abel @theweeknd for an unforgettable 2nd round, 3 years later ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥😮‍💨 #XO #afterhourstildawntour #theweeknd #singapore taken in National Stadium Singapore by @sauravbasu

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9 days ago

Had to catch a flight for a Weekend x The Weeknd Round 2 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥 🤙What an unreal night with the legend! 🙌 🇸🇬
#weekndconcert #trendingreel #afterhourstildawntour #singapore taken in Singapore by @sauravbasu

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15 days ago

60% of HYROX is Running. I have been a lifter for 15 years, and have always HATED and shied away from running. Last year Hyrox taught that lesson in a hard way. I started running slowly since January this year and have steadily increased the frequency and mileage over the last 16 weeks. 3 specific runs I did (prioritised in that order over my training) to get better:

1️⃣EASY LONG RUNS - Run Slower than you think is easy. The pace here is humbling to your ego. You should be able to talk long sentences easily. This builds your aerobic engine and capacity over time. Your lungs and heart become efficient over time and you’re able to sustain higher speeds and intensity required for Hyrox

2️⃣ INTERVAL RUNS - Short distance reps of 600/800 at race pace or 80% of race pace. 8-10 rounds with 120-150s rest in between. These teach your body to get faster and produce that short burst of speed and recover quickly. You can slow walk too during rest. These teach you roxzone transitions too

3️⃣COMPROMISED RUNS - Short distance runs like 4K-5K after a leg day or lower body day. These teach your legs to function under fatigue, super important as Hyrox stations progress.

It might seem overwhelming but start with 1 and 2 and keep a gap of 3 days between them in the beginning to get better. Shout out to my runner friends @himaangshu6 @builtunbroken84 @selectively_stoic @kaustubh.bijalwan and @saum_doesathing who kept giving me tips on how to get better at runs during my prep🙏🤝
Thanks for making me enjoy and fall in love with running 🏃‍♂️

#hyroxprep #hyroxrunning #hybridtraining #hybridathlete by @sauravbasu

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23 days ago

How to be a good Hyrox husband and an average Hyrox athlete starter pack - get goodies for her, post your workout and before she’s up 🤙😂 #hyroxhusband #hyroxprep #hybridathlete

Do morning runs before she is up 🏃‍♂️ so the rest of your day is hers

Do hip thrusters to get better at wall balls 😮‍💨

Don’t forget hydration

Enjoy the weather and nature

Flex check

Interval runs to help you get faster

Strength work 🏋🏻

Flex check part 2

Enjoy the views on the way to workout

Track your progress 🏃Running 3x/ week and 3 different types of run is 🔑

Catch a breath in between interval runs

Absolutely loving how running is attacking body fat 🔥

Suffer in public 🤙 by @sauravbasu

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2 months ago

Sun, sand, sea and souvlaki 🇬🇷💙#greece #paros #cycladesislands by @sauravbasu

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4 months ago

Winning my heart over and over again Greece 🇬🇷 Sas Efharisto💙❤️ #milos #greece #vacayvibes taken in Milos, Greece by @sauravbasu

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4 months ago

Paros, you have my heart ❤️💙🥹 taken in Paros Island, Greece by @sauravbasu

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4 months ago

10 years apart still a wild ride 😮‍💨 From whiskey on the rocks to hyrox, espresso martinis to espresso shots with creatine it’s been a journey 🤙🏃‍♂️#millennialstyle #fitnesshumour #relatable #workoutfun #hyroxmemes by @sauravbasu

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