ECR Run # 6

Here is a quick heads up on on the ECR Run # 6. We are planning to hold it on Sunday, March 23, 2008. You will hear more about it in the coming days from KK & Tiger.. but here is a quick summary so that you can plan accordingly. Please do let us know if you are planning to join us..

ECR Run # 6 Details
Date - Sunday, March 23, 08
Assemble by - 05:00 AM @ MGM Dizee World
Start Time - 05:15 AM (Sharp) - from MGM Resort Parking Lot

Car Pool - from Dimensions - We will have about 3 - 4 cars from this spot, so if you are looking to car pool, pl. assemble by 4:00 AM. We will leave by 4:15 AM (Sharp) to the starting point.

Alternately, you come directly to the starting point...
Assemble by: MGM Dizee World Resort parking lot (past the toll booth)
Time: by 5:00 AM
Run Start Time - 5:15 AM from MGM Resort parking lot

Parking: MGM Resorts parking lot

Starting point: MGM Resorts - Parking Lot

Starting Time: 5:15 AM (This will give time for runners to do some stretch and get ready)

Distance: Flexible, 10, 20 or 30 kms with turn around points @ 5, 10, 15 kms respectively.

Mile Markers -

5K - Kelambakkam Junction (for 10K run)

10K - Crocodile Bank (for 20K run.. stretch it and make it half marathon if would like to..)

15K - Dolphin City. (for 30K run).

Route: South on ECR for 15 kms and turn around.

Finish Line: MGM Resorts - Parking lot

Entry Fee: INR 250. This is to defray the cost of water, snack, first aid and fuel cost and breakfast.

Registration: Pl. respond to this mail / post.

Volunteers: We need volunteers to help with Water and generally provide first aid cover. I request some of our members who are NOT running to pitch in and help the runners. Join us tomorrow as a volunteer and feel the thrill....

Change Clothes: Carry change clothes with you as you will need it after the run. Also, if you want to take dip in the sea you might need change clothes.

Emergency Information: Pl. do not forget to carry emergency information with you all the time (Name, Age, Blood Group, Emergency Contact Information, Known Allergies)
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer to help with the run, pl. contact Shahid / Vidyuth.

Safety First: Please note that we do not have any safety net in terms of ambulance & insurance etc.. All of us running at our own volition and it is important to adhere to safety norms at all occasions.

1. CARRY emergency information with you all the time
   
2. ALWAYS run on 'right side of the Road' facing the traffic. In doubt, slow down, let the traffic pass.
3. BUDDY up with a runner amenable with your pace and stick with them through out the run
   
4. DO NOT run abreast. Run in a single file or max TWO at any given time.
5. YIELD to traffic - Chennai traffic is unrelenting and does not stop for runners or pedestrians... So, yield to traffic.
   
6. DO NOT run if you are not medically fit. You and your physician are the only folks who can counsel you on that. Consult your doctor and listen to your body before embarking on the run.
   
7. STOP running and seek medical help if you feel uncomfortable at anytime during the run.

Run for any reason.. but do..