Run Tomorrow - Sunday, Nov 30, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners

Rain God seem to have taken rest and hopefully we will be able to run tomorrow.  This will be our last long run before Singapore Marathon.. let's make the best use of it..

Date: November 30, 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 or even half.. all depends on you.. 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 want to do a 'half' tomorrow... are you game?

Run Tomorrow - Sunday, Nov 23, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners

Some of us (Tiger, Shahid & co) planning to 35K tomorrow.. and others (like me) will do just half. Regardless, let's plan on assembling by dimensions by 4:00 AM tomorrow and figure out who is doing what. Even if you doing just 5K just join us. it will be fun.

Remember the starting time is 4:15AM. Please do plan to be at the starting point by 4:00 AM and give yourself some time to get ready and stretch.

Date: November 16, 2008
Assemble by : 4.00 a.m
Start Time: 4.15 a.m (sharp)
Starting Location: Dimensions Gym / Sony World , CP Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram
Route: Marina Half & Classic combo or build your own route..
Distance - 35K+ or whatever you want to do..

Do More.. Start Running.. Its fun and will change your life..!!!

Run Tomorrow - Sunday, November 16, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners

We have a special run tomorrow.. in preparation for the Singapore Marathon.  This is going to be fun.. so whether you are doing the Singapore Marathon or not.. join the fun.  We will have two mobile water points. thanks to Ramesh S. & KK.

The route tomorrow will be a combination of our Marina half and classic. Please do take time and get familiar with the route.  

One more thing.. since we are doing this in the city, we are starting an hour early @ 4:15 AM.  This will help us get a headstart ahead of traffic.  Please do plan to be at the starting point by 4:00 AM and give yourself some time to get ready and stretch.

Date: November 16, 2008
Assemble by : 4.00 a.m
Start Time: 4.15 a.m (sharp)
Starting Location: Dimensions Gym / Sony World , CP Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram
Route: Marina Half & Classic combo
Distance - 35K+

Here are the confirmed participants

1. Ram
2. Narayanan
3. Tiger
4. Balaji
5. Karthik
6. Hari
7. Bhargav
8. Ashwin
9. Rajesh
10. Senthil
11. Arun K
12. RV Ramani
13. Shahid
14. Raveendran
15. Mahesh K.
16. Siva V.
17. Venkat Rangan
18. Ranga Tiruman

Don't worry if haven't confirmed yet.. you still have time to confirm.. and simply show up tomorrow to race against yourself and do your personal best.  Remember.. thousand mile journey starts with one step at a time.. and of course.. Yes.. You Can..

Run Coming Sunday, November 16, 2008

Team

This is a heads up for the upcoming Sunday Run..

We are planning to a 35K run this Sunday in preparation for the Singapore Marathon which is just 4 Sundays away. I came up with a 35K route within the city and it is a combination of our Marina half and Classic with a slight variation. Please take a look and get familiar with the route.
Just to beat the traffic we will start this run an hour early..

Date: November 16, 2008
Assemble by : 4.00 a.m
Start Time: 4.15 a.m (sharp)
Starting Location: Dimensions Gym / Sony World , CP Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram
Route: Marina Half & Classic combo
Distance - 35K+

Here are the confirmed participants

1. Ram
2. Narayanan
3. Tiger
4. Balaji
5. Karthik
6. Hari
7. Bhargav
8. Ashwin
9. Rajesh
10. Senthil
11. Arun K
12. RV Ramani
13. Shahid

Ramesh S. & KK have kindly volunteered to be our mobile water points in their cars. They will have water & Gatorade. However, you should also plan to carry your own supply.

Run Tomorrow - Sunday, Nov 9, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners.

We will try out a new route charted by Karthik tomorrow.. Karthik is calling this route a 'Green Run'.. so we are starting a half hour later than the usual. Here are the run details..

Date: Nov 9, 2008
Day: Sunday
Assemble time: 5:30AM
Start time: 5:45AM
Distance - 21.1 km
Route: http://www.run.com/showroute.asp?map=508445.
Driving Directions: From Shoppers Stop in Nungambakkam can be found in the link below:
http://www.run.com/showroute.asp?map=1164956

Please do give sufficient time to find the place if you are not familiar with that part of Chennai (like me). If you have any challenges finding the starting point, please reach out to Karthik @ +91-98400-48046.

Please confirm your participation..

ps: I need a ride to reach the starting point tomorrow.. anyone going from this part of Chennai? (Hari / Tiger ? Can we meet up near Dimensions by 4:45 AM?)

Ram Viswanathan

Chennai Runners is back on The Hindu!

Oh yes, we are back on The Hindu. Prince Frederick from The Hindu was with us last Sunday to talk to us about our group and our plans for the upcoming Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. Below is the paper view of today's article. You can find an online version of the same here.

Run Tomorrow, Sunday, November 2, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners

Run schedule for tomorrow..

Date: November 2, 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 want to do a 'half' tomorrow.. anyone wants to join me? Also, some of us are planning to to 35K next. This is in preparation for Singapore marathon.. pl. let me know if you are interested.. I will map out a route soon.. (combining our classic and half..)