Run Schedule for tomorrow - Sunday, June 13, 2010

Dear Chennai  Runners

Run Schedule for tomorrow.. 

Date: Jun 13, 2010
Day: Sunday

Starting Location: Anna University - Near Cafeteria (which is close to the Anna University athletic grounds) 

Assemble by : 5.00 AM

Start Time: 5.15 AM

Route: Classic or Classic Plus (Pl. familiarize with the route @ run.com).
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms..

Parking: Two options..

1. Near the main entrance via Raj Bhavan Road (This is open all the time.. and use this entrance if you are coming before 5:00 AM)
2. Near the side entrance via the Kotturpuram Road. (Gate opens only @ 5:00 AM, sometimes you have to gently push the sleeping security guard to open the gate for you..)

Remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Please confirm your participation...

Even if you are unable to participate in the run for whatever reason....: Please do come and join us for the informal 'networking' dutch breakfast at Anna University Cafeteria around 7:30 AM.

Anna University Cafeteria Location - Starting Point for Sunday Runs

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Sunday Long Run (06th June 2010) Post Run Report

Hi All,

There were 15+ of us at the start point.

1.Ram Viswanathan

2.Senthilanand

3.Ananth

4.Deepan

5.Niranjan

6.Ramesh Seshadri

7.Saravanan

8.Karthik Padmanabhan

9.Siva

10.Rajamanickam

11.Rajamanickam's friend

12.Gauthama

13.Yash

14.Ashok S

15.Myself

Joined later were

16.Tiger

17.Venkat Rangan

18.Harishankar

Most of them decided to do half marathon distance since the climate was awesome.. Rajamanickam had shared GU energy chews just before the start and we all started the run at around 5:19 am.

Just after couple of minutes into running there were four to five groups as per the pace and was nice to see such a big crowd after a long time. The weather was breezy, cloudy and less humid and was perfect for the runners.

I was running with Dr.Barefoot Deepan who just come from US recently and has one Half Marathon and Full Marathon under his belt and was running with Vibram Five Fingers (Next best to Barefoot Running, was inspired after reading "Born to Run" and transformed himself from Shoes to Barefoot (Zero Cushioning) running. The transformation was not that easy at initial stages and then got used to it and saw lot of change in his running form.

While going through the besant avenue Niranjan joined us and Deepan shared many running related information. Once such information was adopting "Timeless Running", which means you don't wear any gadget to keep track of distance, time, HR, laps etc. This does away the mental restrictions that prop-up after looking into the statistics and makes you feel you are done mentally.

We three of us ran together till the end though I had to take 2 short walk breaks. By the time we finished we saw Tiger and Venkat Rangan who had done 7k run. Then they had gone to bring Harishankar for the breakfast.

After sometime Ashok, Ananth who ran around 18k came in followed by Rajamanickam, his friend, Ram, Saravanan, Ramesh Seshadri and his team who all did half marathon distance.

Later Harishankar came and he wanted to run 100m and hence we all took him to the AU track and he ran 400m along with us, his first run after nearly six months and he felt good.

There was stretching session led by Yash followed by breakfast at canteen and then we all dispersed.

Run Schedule for Tomorrow, Sunday, June 06, 2010

Dear Chennai  Runners

Run Schedule for tomorrow.. 

Date: Jun 6, 2010
Day: Sunday

Starting Location: Anna University - Near Cafeteria (which is close to the Anna University athletic grounds) 

Long Run.. (15k+)

Assemble by : 5.00 AM

Start Time: 5.15 AM

Route: Classic or Classic Plus (Pl. familiarize with the route @ run.com).
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms..

Intermediate Run.. (5 to 10K)

Assemble by : 5.15 AM

Start Time: 5.30 AM

Beginners  (5k)

Assemble by : 5:45 AM
Start Time: 6:00 AM

Route: Inside Anna University Campus.. flexible
Distance - 5k or less

Parking: Two options..

1. Near the main entrance via Raj Bhavan Road (This is open all the time.. and use this entrance if you are coming before 5:00 AM)
2. Near the side entrance via the Kotturpuram Road. (Gate opens only @ 5:00 AM, sometimes you have to gently push the sleeping security guard to open the gate for you..)

Remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Please confirm your participation...

Even if you are unable to participate in the run for whatever reason....: Please do come and join us for the informal 'networking' dutch breakfast at Anna University Cafeteria around 7:30 AM.

Anna University Cafeteria Location - Starting Point for Sunday Runs

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Run Schedule for Tomorrow, Sunday - May 30, 2010

Dear Chennai  Runners

Date: May 30, 2010
Day: Sunday

Starting Location: Anna University - Near Cafeteria (which is close to the Anna University athletic grounds) for both runs..

Long Run.. (15k+)

Assemble by : 5.00 AM

Start Time: 5.15 AM

Route: Classic or Classic Plus (Pl. familiarize with the route @ run.com).
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms..

Intermediate Run.. (5 to 10K)

Assemble by : 5.15 AM

Start Time: 5.30 AM

Beginners  (5k)

Assemble by : 5:45 AM
Start Time: 6:00 AM

Route: Inside Anna University Campus.. flexible
Distance - 5k or less

Parking: Two options..

1. Near the main entrance via Raj Bhavan Road (This is open all the time.. and use this entrance if you are coming before 5:00 AM)
2. Near the side entrance via the Kotturpuram Road. (Gate opens only @ 5:00 AM, sometimes you have to gently push the sleeping security guard to open the gate for you..)

Remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Please confirm your participation...

Even if you are unable to participate in the run for whatever reason....: Please do come and join us for the informal 'networking' dutch breakfast at Anna University Cafeteria around 7:30 AM.

Anna University Cafeteria Location - Starting Point for Sunday Runs

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Run Schedule for Tomorrow, Sunday, May 23, 2010

Dear Chennai  Runners

Good Luck to all Chennai Runners participating in the Sunfeast 10K in Bangalore.. this week.  Enjoy your run and have fun..

For the rest in Chennai.. 

We will have three start times to cater different groups and snooze buttons.. and hope one of them suits you.. Pl take advantage of the summer.. get up early and start moving again.. Details as under..

Date: May 23, 2010
Day: Sunday

Starting Location: Anna University - Near Cafeteria (which is close to the Anna University athletic grounds) for both runs..

Long Run.. (15k+)

Assemble by : 5.00 AM

Start Time: 5.15 AM

Route: Classic or Classic Plus (Pl. familiarize with the route @ run.com).
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms..

Intermediate Run.. (5 to 10K)

Assemble by : 5.15 AM

Start Time: 5.30 AM

Beginners  (5k)

Assemble by : 5:45 AM
Start Time: 6:00 AM

Route: Inside Anna University Campus.. flexible
Distance - 5k or less

Parking: Two options..

1. Near the main entrance via Raj Bhavan Road (This is open all the time.. and use this entrance if you are coming before 5:00 AM)
2. Near the side entrance via the Kotturpuram Road. (Gate opens only @ 5:00 AM, sometimes you have to gently push the sleeping security guard to open the gate for you..)

Remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Please confirm your participation...

Even if you are unable to participate in the run for whatever reason....: Please do come and join us for the informal 'networking' dutch breakfast at Anna University Cafeteria around 7:30 AM.

Anna University Cafeteria Location - Starting Point for Sunday Runs

View Anna University, Cafeteria in a larger map

Run Schedule for Tomorrow, Sunday, May 16, 2010

Dear Chennai Runners

Quite a few Chennai Runners are headed to Bangalore for Sunfeast.. why not join us for one long run before the event.. 

We will have three start times to cater different groups and snooze buttons.. and hope one of them suits you.. Pl take advantage of the summer.. get up early and start moving again.. Details as under..

Date: May 16, 2010
Day: Sunday

Starting Location: Anna University - Near Cafeteria (which is close to the Anna University athletic grounds) for both runs..

Long Run.. (15k+)

Assemble by : 5.00 AM

Start Time: 5.15 AM

Route: Classic or Classic Plus (Pl. familiarize with the route @ run.com).
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms..

Intermediate Run.. (5 to 10K)

Assemble by : 5.15 AM

Start Time: 5.30 AM

Beginners  (up to 5k - Coach Ramani)

Assemble by : 5:45 AM
Start Time: 6:00 AM

Route: Inside Anna University Campus.. flexible
Distance - 5k or less

Parking: Two options..

1. Near the main entrance via Raj Bhavan Road (This is open all the time.. and use this entrance if you are coming before 5:00 AM)
2. Near the side entrance via the Kotturpuram Road. (Gate opens only @ 5:00 AM, sometimes you have to gently push the sleeping security guard to open the gate for you..)

Remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Please confirm your participation...

Even if you are unable to participate in the run for whatever reason....: Please do come and join us for the informal 'networking' dutch breakfast at Anna University Cafeteria around 7:30 AM.

Anna University Cafeteria Location - Starting Point for Sunday Runs

View Anna University, Cafeteria in a larger map

Run Schedule for Tomorrow, Sunday - May 9nd, 2010

Dear Chennai Runners

We will have three start times to cater different groups and snooze buttons.. and hope one of them suits you.. Pl take advantage of the summer.. get up early and start moving again.. Details as under..

Date: May 9, 2010
Day: Sunday

Starting Location: Anna University - Near Cafeteria (which is close to the Anna University athletic grounds) for both runs..

Long Run.. (15k+)

Assemble by : 5.00 AM

Start Time: 5.15 AM

Route: Classic or Classic Plus (Pl. familiarize with the route @ run.com).
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms..

Intermediate Run.. (5 to 10K)

Assemble by : 5.15 AM

Start Time: 5.30 AM

Beginners  (up to 5k - Coach Ramani)

Assemble by : 5:45 AM
Start Time: 6:00 AM

Route: Inside Anna University Campus.. flexible
Distance - 5k or less

Parking: Two options..

1. Near the main entrance via Raj Bhavan Road (This is open all the time.. and use this entrance if you are coming before 5:00 AM)
2. Near the side entrance via the Kotturpuram Road. (Gate opens only @ 5:00 AM, sometimes you have to gently push the sleeping security guard to open the gate for you..)

Remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Please confirm your participation...

Even if you are unable to participate in the run for whatever reason....: Please do come and join us for the informal 'networking' dutch breakfast at Anna University Cafeteria around 7:30 AM.

Anna University Cafeteria Location - Starting Point for Sunday Runs

View Anna University, Cafeteria in a larger map

Run Schedule for Tomorrow, Sunday - May 2nd, 2010

Dear Chennai Runners

We will have three start times to cater different groups and snooze buttons.. and hope one of them suits you.. Pl take advantage of the summer.. get up early and start moving again.. Details as under..

Date: May 2, 2010
Day: Sunday

Starting Location: Anna University - Near Cafeteria (which is close to the Anna University athletic grounds) for both runs..

Long Run.. (15k+)

Assemble by : 5.00 AM

Start Time: 5.15 AM

Route: Classic or Classic Plus (Pl. familiarize with the route @ run.com).
Distance - The total distance is about 15+ kms..

Intermediate Run.. (5 to 10K)

Assemble by : 5.15 AM

Start Time: 5.30 AM

Beginners  (up to 5k - Coach Ramani)

Assemble by : 5:45 AM
Start Time: 6:00 AM

Route: Inside Anna University Campus.. flexible
Distance - 5k or less

Parking: Two options..

1. Near the main entrance via Raj Bhavan Road (This is open all the time.. and use this entrance if you are coming before 5:00 AM)
2. Near the side entrance via the Kotturpuram Road. (Gate opens only @ 5:00 AM, sometimes you have to gently push the sleeping security guard to open the gate for you..)

Remember.. you can always Do More.. and for that you should Start Running..

Please confirm your participation...

Even if you are unable to participate in the run for whatever reason....: Please do come and join us for the informal 'networking' dutch breakfast at Anna University Cafeteria around 7:30 AM.



ps: I am going running a marathon in Vancouver and would like to dedicate it to Shankar Patel who couldn't run the Vancouver marathon because of the denial of visa by Canadian Embassy in New Delhi.  I know how much he was looking forward to running this marathon and the hours he put in preparing for it.. hence I dedicate my run to him... Shankar I will miss you here..

Anna University Cafeteria Location - Starting Point for Sunday Runs

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