Chetput/Harrington Road Run

Team,

Let's do a easy short 5K run tomorrow.

Venue - Opposite MCC School, Harrington road (same street as Shoppers Stop)
Time: 5:30 am

Please confirm

Run Tomorrow - Friday, October 31, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners

Date: October 31, 2008
Assemble by : 5.00 a.m
Start Time: 5.15 a.m (sharp)
Starting Location: Dimensions Gym / Sony World , CP Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram
Route: Boat Club
Distance - The total distance is about 5+ kms.. but you do what you are able to.. and remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Happy Running!!!

Please confirm your participation...

Run tomorrow - Thursday, 30th October 2008

Team,

It's LSD time... lets do about 12.5 km tomorrow.

Assemble, warm up & stretch: 5:00 AM
Assembly point: Dimensions Gym, CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet
Start time: 5:15 AM
Route: To Besant Nagar Beach > Vellankani Church and back
Distance: 12.5 km approx - there are other options available if you want to run shorter (5km, 10km or in between) or longer! Can guide you at starting point.

Please confirm your participation.

Ramesh

Run Tomorrow - Sunday, October 26, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners

After our good ECR#8 run, lets go for another solid run tomorrow.. Here is a tentative run plan for tomorrow.. The route / distance is flexible and is based on the runners' choice at the start time..

Date: October 26, 2008
Assemble by : 5.00 a.m
Start Time: 5.15 a.m (sharp)
Starting Location: Dimensions Gym / Sony World , CP Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram
Route: Classic or Classic Plus
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms.. but you do what you are able to.. and remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Happy Running!!!

Please confirm your participation...

ps:Shahid and I are looking to do a half tomorrow.. any takers??

Hilpauk/Harrington Road Chapter

Team,

Let's do a easy short 5K run tomorrow.

Venue - Opposite MCC School, Harrington road (same street as Shoppers Stop)
Time: 5:30 am

Please confirm if you want to run. We will be running even if it rains.

ECR8 - Photos

Many of us took Videos and Photos of ECR8.. I would like to request you to post them in flickr / youtube and tag them as ECR8 and Chennairunners.

Here some photos from Karthik & I in flickr

ECR8 - Thanks to Many for making it possible..

Chennai Runners and their families..

Thanks a bunch for making the Chennai Runners ECR8 run possible. Though rain dampened the spirits a little bit and kept many runners indoors... we had around 50 runners and 20 volunteers brave the soggy weather and make it for the run. As you might appreciate.. this wouldn't have been possible without help and assistance from many folks... I want to take a moment to thank them.. and I am sure you would do to..

Vidyuth, our Event Director - He juggled many commitments and an injury to keep his commitment to running fraternity to organize this run for us. He spent long hours in putting various things in place.. in the midst of his 'busy' shooting schedule. Yes.. he is acting in a TV serial and we will soon have a 'chinna thirai' star in our midst.. Thanks Vidyuth for organizing this 'event / run' for us.

Ramesh Seshadhri - For connecting us with Mayajaal. Your lead made it possible for to secure the 'start / finish' point. We have been trying out various start / end points for our ECR runs in the quest for an optimal spot. Thanks for getting us connected with Mayajaal, which made it possible to extend our run to 35K while still keeping the 'Dolphin City' as our turn around point.

Raveendran - On many fronts... Though you are relatively new to ChennaiRunners, you helped on many fronts.. sponsorship, ambulance, vehichles, Drivers and volunteers (was thrilled to see your Appa get up early to volunteer). Thanks for securing Apollo DKV associate sponsorship and all other things you have done for the ECR8.

Tiger - As usual Tiger roars... He helped us get our 'hydration partner' and as usual pitched in with his car and driver. Thanks Tiger.. your elevate our energy level.. and that is a energy drink in itself.. Glad to have you with us..

Chettinad Hospitals - Thanks Chettinad for providing us with a full crew Ambulance. With your presense, we knew help was not far away in case of emergency. Thanks for pitching in..

Apollo DKV - Thanks for your sponsorship, which is a recognition of our efforts. Your support will help us make these kinds of events better.

Volunteers - Thanks for the bottom of my heart.. without your active support we couldn't have ventured in to organizing these runs.. From Savithri family to Mahesh family to Raveendran's father.. we had some of our youngest and senior most volunteers.. Thanks Guys.. we look forward to your continuing support.

Miracle Man - If there is one guy I would single out for being pivotal to success of ECR runs (not just this one..).. it is this guy. We do not know how he gets things done.. but he simply does. From media contacts to operational stuff to everything in between.. he is always there. He managed to squeeze in a run as well this time.. Have you figured out who I am referrng to? I am sure you did by now.. he does have a name.. and a long one at it.. but we simply call him KK.. Thanks buddy..

Rain or Shine.. ECR8 is ON

Chennai Runners..
It is pouring heavily as I post this message.. one might wonder if the ECR8 run is still on.. and this post is to confirm that the run is ON.

Rain or shine we will run.... So, please don't be deterred by the intermittent rain.. Rise early and join us in the fun.. Yes, it will be loads of fun..

Here is a mail that Vidyuth sent out early.. just as a recap..

Chennai Runners presents ECR8 Run in association with APOLLO DKV

Date: October 19, 2008 (Sunday)
Start point: On Shore resort inside the Mayajaal compound
End point: On Shore resort inside the Mayajaal compound
Start Time: Since we have participation for different distances, It has been decided to stagger the start times. Details are given below

Event Start time
30 km & 35 km - 5:15 am
20 km & 25 km - 5:25 am
10 km & 15 km - 5:35 am
5 km - 5:45 am

Assemble time:

Runners - The assembly time for the first event is 4:30 am. For all other events runners are requested to assemble at least 30 minutes before the start time to complete registration formalities.

Volunteers: Please assemble at the starting point at 4:30 am for a final briefing and assignments

Entry Fee: Rs.250/- (Entry fee will be collected at the starting point on October 19, 2008. The entry fee will defray the costs of organizing this event.)

Breakfast @ On shore Resort inside the Mayajaal Compound for Runners and volunteers from 7:30 am onwards

Car pooling
Those of you who wish to car pool may assemble outside Dimensions Gym on C P Ramaswamy Road (Adjacent to the Sony World Showroom) at 3:45 am. The cars will leave for the starting point at 4:00 am.

Volunteers
Those of you, who have been kind enough to volunteer, please assemble at the starting point by 4:30 am for a final briefing. All necessary supplies will be given at the starting point. There will be a car leaving from Dimensions Gym at 3:45 am to take volunteers to the starting point.
Route

For all events the starting point is the same. South on ECR for 17.5 kms and turn around (Exact turn around point to be notified on the day of run).

Water points - There will be water stops every 2.5 km to provide water and drinks for the runners

Running Safety
This event is organized by Chennai runners. This is a running support group. Runners taking part in this event do so of their own volition. There are a few things to bear in mind while running on the East Coast Road.

1. The East coast road is a very busy highway with high speed vehicular traffic.
2. There are NO traffic restrictions. Runners run at their own risk.
3. Run on the right side of the road facing on-coming traffic
4. If you are running in a group, do not run abreast. Run in a single file.
5. 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.
6. STOP running and seek medical help if you feel uncomfortable at anytime during the run.

Identification - Please carry some form of identification on your person while running. This identification should have your name, address, blood group and emergency contact numbers

First aid: - We will have a paramedical team available en route should any of the runners require medical assistance.

Kilpauk/Harington Run

Planning to do an easy run tomorrow.


Start Time : 14th October at 5:30 am.
Distance : 5 KM
Venue - Mcc School, Harrington Road.

Please confirm participation.

ECR8 - Just 6 Days To Go..

Today was one of the best runs for many of us in Chennai Runners.. It was raining heavily and roads were a mess.. Yet, we thoroughly enojoyed the run today and many of us felt like doing more.. I hope this excitement continues in to our ECR8 which hardly a week away..

Here are some useful details.. There is still time to register.. Go ahead and register now.. if you haven't done so already..

Chennai Runners presents ECR8

in association with

APOLLO DKV

Six days and counting for the big event. 53 runners registered so far. Let us try a get at least 100 runners for this event.

Register Now at www.chennairunners.com (Last date for registration is October 15, 2008)

ECR 8 Details..
Date: October 19, 2008 (Sunday)
Start Time: 5:15 am
Start point: On Shore resort inside the Mayajaal compound
End point: On Shore resort inside the Mayajaal compound

Assembly time: 4:30 am

Events: 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K, 25K, 30K, 35K
Entry Fee: Rs.250/-

This event is organized by runners. Runners will be taken care of well. Well stocked water points along the route. Breakfast @ On shore Resort inside the Mayajaal Compound for Runners and volunteers

Entry fee will be collected at the starting point on October 19, 2008. The entry fee will defray the costs of organizing this event.

Car pooling to the starting point

Those of you who wish to car pool may assemble outside Dimensions Gym on

C P Ramaswamy Road (Adjacent to the Sony World Showroom) at 3:45 am. The cars will leave for the starting point at 4:00 am.

Volunteers

Those of you, who have been kind enough to volunteer, please assemble at the starting point by 4:45 am for a final briefing. All necessary supplies will be given at the starting point.

Water points

There will be water stops every 2.5 km to provide water and drinks for the runners

Running Safety

This event is organized by Chennai runners. This is a running support group. Runners taking part in this event do so of their own volition. There are a few things to bear in mind while running on the East Coast Road.

• The East coast road is a very busy highway with high speed vehicular traffic.
• There are NO traffic restrictions. Runners run at their own risk.
• Run on the right side of the road facing on-coming traffic
• If you are running in a group, do not run abreast. Run in a single file.
• Vehicles are not used to road runners and will not make way for you. In your own interest, please stop for vehicular traffic. Vehicles first, runners next.

Identification

Please carry some form of identification on your person while running. This identification should have your name, address, blood group and emergency contact numbers

First aid

We will have a paramedical team available en route should any of the runners require medical assistance

Run Schedule Tomorrow - Sunday, October 12, 2008

Dear Chennai Runner

Our tentative run plan for tomorrow.. The route / distance is flexible and is based on the runners' choice at the start time..

Date: October 12, 2008
Assemble by : 5.00 a.m
Start Time: 5.15 a.m (sharp)
Starting Location: Dimensions Gym / Sony World , CP Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram
Route: Classic or Classic Plus
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms.. but you do what you are able to.. and remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Happy Running!!!

Please confirm your participation...

ps: Hari & I are planning to do half-marathon tomorrow.. who else is joining us? (Tiger, Mohan, Ramani.. Are you game for half tomorrow..?)

Kilpauk/Harrington Run

Hi Team,

After more than a month break, we are restarting our Harrington Chapter. Tomorrow's Run is as follows

Start Time : 7th October at 5:30 am.
Distance : 5 KM
Venue - Mcc School, Harrington Road.

Please confirm participation.

ECR Calling - Register Now

Just two more weeks to go for our ECR # 8 and the excitement is starting to build.. and you can be part of it too..

Please register now if you have not done so already. Also, please help spread the message. Please download the original poster you see below from here and display it in your office and / or fitness center.

Run Schedule for Tomorrow - Sunday, October 05, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners..

Our tentative run plan for tomorrow.. The route / distance is flexible and is based on the runners' choice at the start time..

Date: October 05, 2008
Assemble by : 5.00 a.m
Start Time: 5.15 a.m (sharp)
Starting Location: Dimensions Gym / Sony World , CP Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram
Route: Classic or Classic Plus
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms.. but you do what you are able to.. and remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Happy Running!!!

Please confirm your participation...

ps: I will not be joining the run tomorrow as I will be 'out of town'.. hope to sneak in a few runs in Tokyo..