Sunday, July 15th Chennairunners will be running a 30 kms race from Tollgate on East coast Road to mahabalipuram. The run starts at 4.30 a.m from Toll gate. The last time we ran this route, there were 14 of us. But this time the runners have increased, plan to call this event as 30 x 30 as we expect 30 runners running the 30 kms.
Key points noted by Ram Viswanathan
This coming Sunday, July 15, 2007 we will do a 30x30 ECR to Mahapallipuram run. The idea is to have 30 Chennai Runners participate in the approximately 30km trek to from ECR toll booth to Mahabs.
Pick up points: We will have two pick up points from the city.
1) From Khader Nawas Khan Road - Shahid can take up 4 more runners in his car. For details, please contact Shahid @
skandrikar@gmail.com. (starting time 3:45 AM)
2)
From Dimensions - Ram, Hari, Ashwini & Murugan put together can
ferry up to 10 more runners to the starting point. If you need a ride
from here, pl. contact Hari @ harican@gmail.com (starting time 3:45 AM)
Meeting Point: Immediately after the ECR toll booth
Meeting Time :
4:15 AM (We realize, it is early but we must meet on time to
ensure we get a head start against the onslaught of sun and the
unrelenting traffic).
Starting point: Shahid's farm house which is close by ECR toll booth. (we will move from our meeting point by 4:15 & park our vehicles at Shahid's place.)
Starting Time: 4:45 AM (This will give time for runners to do some stretch and get ready)
Route: South on ECR all the way
Finish Line: Coral Surf Restaurant ( This restaurant is right at the entrance of Mahabs, just across from GRT Temple Bay. This place has a Jesus statue at the entrance and should be easy to spot. We have arranged for South Indian Vegetarian buffet consisting of Pongal / Vada & Idly costing INR 100 per person, which will served starting @ 8:15 AM).
Water Points: Couple of friends have volunteered to help us on this front. They would be cruising in their cars and would be carrying some water / energy drinks / snacks and first aid. They would be carrying their mobiles and can be reached via phone as well. (phone # to be updated soon)
Safety First: Please note that we do not have any safety net in terms of roads, ambulance & insurance. All of us running at our own volition and it is important to adhere to some safety norms at all occasions.
- Always run on 'right side of the Road' facing the traffic. In doubt, slow down, let the traffic pass.
- Runners on Chennai roads is relatively a new phenomenon and Chennai drivers haven't gotten used to that yet.
- Do NOT run if you are not medically fit. Stop running at anytime you feel uncomfortable.Here's the map by KK
