Dear Chennai Runners
Two weeks to go for Second Auroville Marathon.. Are you ready?
Date: February 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...
ps: some of us would be doing half tomorrow.. pl. join us if you want to do more..
Updates on Auroville Marathon to follow..
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Special Run this Sunday, Jan 25, 2009
Dear Chennai Runners
We have a special run tomorrow.. in preparation for the Auroville Marathon. The route tomorrow will be a combination of our Marina half and classic. Please do take time and get familiar with the route.
We have a special run tomorrow.. in preparation for the Auroville Marathon. 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 within the city, we are starting an hour early @ 4:15 AM. This will help us get a headstart traffic and pollution. Please do plan to be at the starting point by 4:00 AM and give yourself some time to get ready and stretch.
Date: January 25, 2009
Day: Sunday
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+
Please confirm if you are going to be joining us this Sunday and will be doing 35K.. Remember.. thousand mile journey always starts with crucial first step.
Date: January 25, 2009
Day: Sunday
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+
Please confirm if you are going to be joining us this Sunday and will be doing 35K.. Remember.. thousand mile journey always starts with crucial first step.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Stretching - Is it Good For You?
The jury is still out on this subject. We have discussed this in details and know that there are various camps. This article in Runners World tries to get to the bottom on this subject.. but do not expect any definitive conclusions..
Believe it or not, stretching is one of the most controversial subjects in exercise and sport. For many years, experts, would-be experts, athletes, and coaches have disagreed about many aspects of stretching.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Run Tomorrow - Sunday, Jan 18, 2009
Dear Chennai Runners
Less than a month to go for Second Auroville Marathon.. Are you ready?
Date: January 18, 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...
ps: some of us would be doing half tomorrow.. pl. join us if you want to do more.. Also, next Sunday, we have a special run.. 35K !!!.. details to follow..
Less than a month to go for Second Auroville Marathon.. Are you ready?
Date: January 18, 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...
ps: some of us would be doing half tomorrow.. pl. join us if you want to do more.. Also, next Sunday, we have a special run.. 35K !!!.. details to follow..
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Run Tomorrow - Sunday, January 11, 2009
Dear Chennai Runners
After the successful 'running clinic' we had today, will keep the momentum going (or running) with a solid run tomorrow. few of us preparing for the Auroville Marathon might do a half tomorrow.. but regardless of the distance you can or want to run.. jump out of your bed and get out the door..
Date: January 11, 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...
After the successful 'running clinic' we had today, will keep the momentum going (or running) with a solid run tomorrow. few of us preparing for the Auroville Marathon might do a half tomorrow.. but regardless of the distance you can or want to run.. jump out of your bed and get out the door..
Date: January 11, 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...
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Some Fun Workouts Courtesy: Jonathan Crane
Rockies – where we carried weights (rocks) to strengthen upper-body
LSD – long, slow distance (like what you do now on Sundays)
Uppers – training to run up-hills and over the crest of hills, there is indeed a strategy for that
Downers – training to run down-hills and through valleys, and again, there is a necessary strategy for that
Fartleks – which means, in Sweedish, speed-play – done during medium-length runs, picking up pace between identified distancesSpeed – usually done on an open grass field, b/c our races were usually on grass – but can be done on tracks. This varies intensity, distance and rest time. It also challenges top runners to run behind and slower runners to take the lead. Excellent for building a sense of team accomplishment.
Meat & Potatoes – the typical 5-8 mile run, medium pace, just for the mileageRacing strategy – how to run as a team not just as individuals, overtaking, drafting, corners, hilltops, verbal calls, etc.Strength – weight training, lots of leg lifts, core, and bike, rowing is good too
Pool – so as not to pound the legs too much, do running in the pool, including with weights. These, I must admit, were tough! Also includes regular laps.
LSD – long, slow distance (like what you do now on Sundays)
Uppers – training to run up-hills and over the crest of hills, there is indeed a strategy for that
Downers – training to run down-hills and through valleys, and again, there is a necessary strategy for that
Fartleks – which means, in Sweedish, speed-play – done during medium-length runs, picking up pace between identified distancesSpeed – usually done on an open grass field, b/c our races were usually on grass – but can be done on tracks. This varies intensity, distance and rest time. It also challenges top runners to run behind and slower runners to take the lead. Excellent for building a sense of team accomplishment.
Meat & Potatoes – the typical 5-8 mile run, medium pace, just for the mileageRacing strategy – how to run as a team not just as individuals, overtaking, drafting, corners, hilltops, verbal calls, etc.Strength – weight training, lots of leg lifts, core, and bike, rowing is good too
Pool – so as not to pound the legs too much, do running in the pool, including with weights. These, I must admit, were tough! Also includes regular laps.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Second Auroville Marathon - Feb 15, 2008 - Logistics Details
Dear Chennai Runners
By now, you must have heard about Second Auroville Marathon to be held on Feb 15, 2009 near our neck of the woods. If you are wondering if registration is still open... Yes it is STILL open.. but not for long. So, what are you waiting for? hurry up and register today..
How to Register:
You can register in one of the following ways
In addition registering as above, if you would like to stay in Auroville Campus or would join the Pasta party or would like to car pool.. Pl complete the simple form below. Depending on the interest, we would be arranging a van from Chennai on a 'dutch' basis.
By now, you must have heard about Second Auroville Marathon to be held on Feb 15, 2009 near our neck of the woods. If you are wondering if registration is still open... Yes it is STILL open.. but not for long. So, what are you waiting for? hurry up and register today..
How to Register:
You can register in one of the following ways
- By completing this form and mailing it to address mentioned in the registration package or handing over the completed form to Tiger, Hari or I with the registration fee.
- By registering online here
In addition registering as above, if you would like to stay in Auroville Campus or would join the Pasta party or would like to car pool.. Pl complete the simple form below. Depending on the interest, we would be arranging a van from Chennai on a 'dutch' basis.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Running Plus : Chennai Runners' Running Clinic!
Anchoring to our earlier announcement on the first Running Clinic, here is an open invitation. Don't miss this opportunity! It's time to relive your dreams!
See you on the 10th Jan!
Happy Running!
Karthik Vijayakumar
See you on the 10th Jan!
Happy Running!
Karthik Vijayakumar
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Run Tomorrow - Sunday, January 4, 2009
Dear Chennai Runners
Six Sundays to go for Auroville Marathon.. Are you getting in the groove ?...Run Details for tomorrow..
Date: January 4, 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...
Six Sundays to go for Auroville Marathon.. Are you getting in the groove ?...Run Details for tomorrow..
Date: January 4, 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...
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