New Year Day Run.. January 1, 2009

Dear Chennai Runners

Let's usher in the new year with a run tomorrow..

We have over 600 folks part of this growing group and this is a call to many of our 'virtual' runners to lace up and start running.. Some folks are doing half or 35k.. you do what you can but for that you must take the first step to get out and enjoy the great Marghazhi weather.

Run Details for tomorrow..

Date: January 1, 2009
Day: Sunday
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...

Whatever else may be your 'new year resolution', I request you to add 'running / staying healthy' to your list..

Wishing each and every one of you a happy and prosperous new year AND miles and miles of happy running.. !!!!

Run Tomorrow - Sunday, December 28, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners

Seven Sundays to go for Auroville Marathon.. Are you getting in the groove ?

Run Details for tomorrow..

Date: December 28, 2008
Day: Sunday
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 am not in town.. but I am sure Hari / Mohan / Shahid and few others would be .. so join the fun.. I will run.. possibly alone in Langkawi.. :-)

Running Clinic - DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

I'm sure a lot of you have started to (or, about to) enjoy your year end vacation (and doing your runs wherever you are!). With 2008 coming to a close and curtains of Year 2009 all set to welcome, many of us would've started to pen down those (forbidden!?!) resolutions!! For all those budding runners and seasoned marathoners, here is an opportunity to start the year 2009 on a very high note...

Chennai Runners is happy to kick-start year 2009 with a first of its kind Running Clinic! Mark your calendars for the 10th of January 2009 when we will meet at Elliots Beach (near the police outpost in the center of the beach) to attend the 1st Running Clinic. BTW, you should be able to spot our banner at Elliots Beach on this day! Here are the details...

Event - Running Clinic
Date - 10th January 2009
Timing - 06:00 Hrs to 07:30Hrs
Venue - Elliots Beach (near the police outpost in the center of the beach) - Spot our banner here!
Cost - Just your time! :-)

We have Dr.Hamsraj from Physio Care addressing the runners on a range of topics that will essentially cover topics related to fitness, injuries & treatment, posture. That's not all! We will also have sessions on "Why I Run?" and "Running/Marathon Experiences" followed by a "Open House" for answering any questions you may have related to running!!

This is going to be a wonderful networking opportunity for all of us....DON'T MISS THIS!!. Do feel free to tag along anyone interested in running!

Please do confirm your participation by replying to this email (or, leaving a comment on this blog post)

Wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!

Happy Running, and have a splendid vacation! See you on 10th Jan!
--
Karthik Vijayakumar

Run Tomorrow - Sunday, December 21, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners

Eight Sundays to go for Auroville Marathon.. Are you getting in the groove ?

Run Details for tomorrow.. be there are be square!!!!

Date: December 21, 2008
Day: Sunday
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: Few of us might do half tomorrow.. pl. let me know if you are fame for it.. let's get a quick headcount going and see who is interested..

Free Manual on How to loose fat

Guys.. some of you may have come across this recent post of Josh Hillis. There is this free pdf - 15 pages on "The truth about burning fat"

here is the url..

http://joshsgarage.typepad.com/articles/2008/12/pretty-cool.html

cheers!! George

Run Tomorrow - Sunday, December 14, 2008

Dear Chennai Runners

Congratulations to all ChennaiRunners who participated and finished the Singapore Marathon. It doesn't matter what time you took to finish, what matters is the grit and determination you showed to finish. No matter what you might think of your timing.. you are a marathoner and have lot to be proud off.

Now that Singapore Marathon is behind us and all of us have had some rest, let us start training for Auroville Marathon which is set for Feb 15, 2009. Auroville will different kind of a marathon. It will be a 'small' trail marathon organized by a bunch of passionate volunteers. More on Auroville Marathon later..

This post is about our run tomorrow.. and here are the details.. Pl. show up tomorrow..

Date: December 14, 2008
Day: Sunday
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...