As the Big Run approaches...Pete's fitness instructor, Hused Iymeh Phatas keeps a close watch on his progress. Handycam recordings of his running style as well data on his physical stamina, bodymass/fat ratio and response to temperature, humidity and beer are being compared to test statistics procured from National Geographic and Animal Planet.

"Overall, his progress is very impressive. The month ahead is very vital to our goal of runing across Kerala in 30 days", confirmed Phatas.

RK Bureau