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Gaurav Chawla

@thedimpledrunner

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5k 22:50
10k 46:53
HM 1:37
FM 3:33
Hellrace 50k 5:23 - 3rd
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📍Harmandir Sahib Amritsar 🙏🪯
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#goldentemple #darbarsahib #harmandirsahib #waheguruji #mehar #wahegurumeharkare #SabrShukrSukoon #amritsar #chardikala #gratitude #travel #exploreindia #punjab #amritsarpunjab taken in Harmandir Sahib by @thedimpledrunner

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2 years ago

Five years. FIVE.YEARS.

I keep saying it out loud and it still doesn’t feel real.

This morning, some of you showed up - sweaty, smiling, and exactly where you always are. And some of you were out there in the world - on a beach, on a plane, in another timezone, but honestly? You were there too because every one of you has left something behind in this community that doesn’t go away when you do.

@runwithreeti isn’t just a running group. It’s the 4am alarms we actually kept. It’s the runs where nobody talked and the runs where nobody stopped talking. It’s the movies, the trips, the random Sunday brunches, the “okay just one more kilometre” that turned into three. It’s the days someone was falling apart and the group just quietly held them up without making a big deal of it.

You’ve inspired ME more than you know. You’ve inspired each other more than you realise. And together, we’ve built something I didn’t know I was building - until I looked up and five years had somehow passed.

To everyone in this photo, and everyone who should be in it - THANK YOU.
For showing up.
For lifting each other.
For making every mile mean something.

Here’s to the miles behind us, and all the miles still ahead. by @thedimpledrunner

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4 months ago

Meeting the Ultras 🫡

Last Year (2025): August 28th – September 1st at Khardung Village

With race day approaching, the ultra-runners arrived for their mandatory two-week acclimatization.

I crossed paths with three incredible athletes—Geeta, Mahejabin, and Kapil—who were taking on the brutal 122km Silk Route Ultra (SRU). We decided to head down to Khardung Village together to stay a few nights and train right at the appropriate point.

Meeting them was a true gift 💝, and I feel incredibly blessed to have them in my life. To say their achievements are remarkable would be an understatement.

The next day, Gaurav joined our crew. He was also tackling the SRU, and I remembered him from 2024 when he crushed the Khardung La Challenge.

Hearing the four of them break down their strategies for a 122km race did wonders for my nerves. It made my upcoming 72km journey feel a lot less daunting—plus, I had a massive head start on acclimatization, having been in Leh since June 18th!
In the end, their experience and hard work paid off spectacularly—all four of them completed the 122km Silk Route Ultra in incredible fashion 🫡

“Not to forget our amazing homestay! They took such good care of us, and the food made with fresh vegetables was honestly to die for.”

And Yes I felt Snow for the first time as well 😇

@geetaahlawat - Ms Geeta
@fit_tan_mom_mahezabin15 - Ms Mahejabin
@stride_n_hike - Mr Kapil
@thedimpledrunner - Mr Gaurav

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Stay tuned for my first-ever ultra experience in the next post! 🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️

@ladakhmarathon

#ladakh
#ladakhmarathon
#ladakhdiaries❤️

⛰️ taken in Leh Ladakh - The Land of High Passes by @thedimpledrunner

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4 months ago

Biwi ki Anniversary 🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿 🧿

7 years - 2 people who couldn't be more different.

1 who always knows where he's going and
1 who confidently says "turn left" and means right

We love long drives. She just shouldn't be in charge of directions. Ever!!! (I am going to pay for it 🫣)

We're an Aries and a Libra - fire & balance - which basically means I charge ahead and she patiently waits for me to realise I was wrong. (She's usually right. Don't tell her I said that.)

7 years of fighting our own battles, then fighting each other, then somehow always finding our way back - no GPS needed ❤️

She brings calm to my chaos. The patience to my ambition. The "are you okay?" when I forget to ask myself.

We've survived the fights that felt like endings, turns out they were just plot twists.

Here's to the story we're still writing, the drives with no destination, and 7 more years of me pretending I need her navigation skills. 🥂

Happy Anniversary. You're my favourite & the best wrong turn ❤️❤️❤️🧿🧿🧿

[ 7Years, HappyAnniversary, MarriageIsReal, AnniversaryReels, OppositeAttract, LongDrives, OurStory, Shiga ] by @thedimpledrunner

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4 months ago

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5 months ago

Netherlands🧡
A city that roars. And a feeling I'll spend years trying to describe.

Rotterdam, you absolutely delivered. The course is flat, fast, and merciless in the best possible way. The crowds line every km, screaming names off bibs, handing out oranges, and energy like it's a national duty. There's something about being in a foreign city, surrounded by thousands of strangers who are genuinely willing you forward - it hits different.

The weather? Cool, Sunny - honestly perfect running conditions. No excuses, just miles and cheers

But what made this one truly special - travelling with friends who feel like family, having your people right there on the course with you. Running alongside the ones you love changes everything. The miles feel lighter, the hard moments feel smaller, and the finish line feels like a shared victory🫂

And if that wasn't enough - got to do all of this on my birthday. My wife and friends made this one special. Trip felt like a celebration that felt bigger than any race ever could. Some birthdays you remember. This one I'll carry forever 🎂🧡

I didn't just run Rotterdam. I felt it. Every single km of it.

More on the race in upcoming post.

📍Rotterdam, Netherlands
🗓️ April 12, 2026

[Rotterdam, Netherlands, Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam2026, Marathon Running, International Marathon, Running Community, Marathon Finisher, Runners Life, Race Day, Marathon Life, Run with Friends, Running Motivation, Flat And Fast, 42km, Marathon Runner, Running Goals. thedimpledrunner, Indian Runner, Running India] taken in Rotterdam, Netherlands by @thedimpledrunner

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6 months ago

@thedimpledrunner’s running journey is a testament to growth through consistency. What began as a step towards better fitness soon became a practice of discipline, resilience, and mental clarity.

Over 5+ years and countless miles, he discovered something powerful - when the body moves better, the mind works better. And when the mind is steady, the body follows.

That’s the balance of #SoundMindSoundBody.

Come experience it with Gaurav at the Cognizant New Delhi Marathon on 22.02.26

#CNDM2026 #Delhi #MoveYourBodyMoveYourMind #ASICSIndia

[CNDM 2026, New Delhi Marathon, Marathon 2026] by @thedimpledrunner

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8 months ago

When Gaurav Chawla (@thedimpledrunner) says he started running to turn things around — he means it 💬😄

During COVID, he’d crossed 90 kilos… or as his wife gently corrected him — 104! 😅
When he came back to India, even his mother-in-law couldn’t recognise him!

That’s when he laced up and stepped onto the track opposite his house — one lap at a time.
And today, he’s one of Delhi’s most recognised ultra runners 🏃‍♂️🔥

From 104 kg to ultramarathons — a story of quiet consistency and unstoppable grit.

#TrackTalk #TrackTalkWithReetiSahai #RunningStories #RunningCommunity #RunnersOfIndia #RunWithPurpose #RunningCulture #UltraRunner #TransformationStory #From104ToUltra #GauravChawla #TrackTalk5 #RunIndia #RunWithReeti #MindsetMatters #FitnessJourney #RunInspired by @thedimpledrunner

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a year ago

Let’s lace up, show up and honour the warriors who keep our nation safe.

In honour of the 79th Shaurya Diwas, celebrating the spirit of courage, unity & fitness - Join us on 26 Oct in Delhi Cantt as we run for courage, camaraderie & India! 🏃‍♂️

Registration link below

https://www.indiarunning.com/events/shauryaveer__run_for_india_2025_13628

See you at the start line! 🇮🇳 by @thedimpledrunner

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a year ago

The season opener - VDHM 2025 - and what a way to kick it off!

From start lines to finish lines, from racing, pacing and PRs to high-fives and hugs, from the loudest cheer squad at 18.6 (yes, we had the dhol guy 🥁) to the energy that refused to fade - it was one big celebration of everything we love about running.

The smiles, the grit, the madness, the music, the love - all rolled into one perfect Sunday.

And when the medals came off, the party shoes came on. Because with this tribe, the day doesn’t end at the finish line - it just shifts gears. 💃🎉

Four+ years of this community and counting - built purely on passion, friendship, and the love for the sport.

No brands. No sponsors. No backing.

Just people who show up for each other on race days, long runs, and everything in between. ❤️

Here’s to the miles, the memories, the magic,
and to the people who make it all worth it.

Season’s open and we’re just getting started. @runwithreeti is ♥️

#runners #runnershigh #tunningmotivation #fitnessmotivation #delhihalfmarathon #vedanta #thedefaultrunner #champions #raceday #afterparty by @thedimpledrunner

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a year ago

TrackTalk 4.0… wow. Another unforgettable evening of raw truths, laughs, and real conversations that hit home 💥🎤

The energy in the room? Off the charts. Big love to everyone who showed up and made it a vibe ❤️

And guess what… round 5 is brewing. Date + lineup dropping soon—stay locked in 👂🔥

#TrackTalk #TrackTalkWithReetiSahai #RunWithReeti #DelhiNCR #RealTalk #CommunityVibes #DelhiRunners #NewDelhiRoadRunners #AdidasRunners #TrainWithGagan #RunnersOfInstagram #RunningIsLife by @thedimpledrunner

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a year ago

✨ Meet Gaurav ✨

A corporate leader, certified marathon trainer, and passionate runner, Gaurav has been on the roads for the past five years — proving that running is about more than just miles or medals. For him, it’s about learning, sharing, and inspiring as a community.

At the fourth edition of TrackTalk, Gaurav will bring his dual perspective as a leader and coach, sharing stories on resilience, collaboration, and the joy of collective growth through running.

📅 Sunday, 28th September
📍 India International Centre, New Delhi
🕒 3–6 PM
🎟 Free to attend — register via link in bio

#TrackTalk #TrackTalkWithReetiSahai #Gaurav #AdidasRunnersDelhi #RunnersOfDelhi #MarathonTrainer #RunningCommunity #BecauseTheJourneyMatters by @thedimpledrunner

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