India’s only ultra running event is coming back for its second run. http://bangaloreultra.com This time around, the events are 25K, 50K, 75K, and for the first time, 100K. I just checked up the website, and the number of registered participants till date are (figures in brackets indicate participation in 2007 run): 25K: 189 (151)50K: 78 [...]
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The Mens winner, Deriba Merga, ran a 59:15, which was a meet record, and not too far from the world record in this event of 58:33 owned by Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya. Results as per the timing chip: Championchip UAE Marathon Photos : Marathon-Photos.com (search “delhi” in the search box) MEN:1. Deriba Merga (ETH) 59:15 [...]
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Finish time: 2:23 Overall Rank: 1054 (out of 1745 participants)Category Rank: 795 (Male, Open) Timing results at: Championchip UAE Marathon Photos : Marathon-Photos.com (search “delhi” in the search box) For the record, this was my run with the minimum training base. Here’s what I did before this run: 1. One intermediate run in Nehru Park [...]
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Some updated news from the Expo which I thought I should share. 1. The timing chips this time are being given at a non-refundable charge of Rs 200/-, and it would not be required to be returned. You can keep it as a souvenir after the run. 2. These guys are having problems with timing [...]
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Okay, I may not be able to run fast. Heck, I may not infact be able to run the entire distance. But, importantly, I will be there. This week was my deciding week. I gave myself 3 opportunities to declare myself match fit. Three test runs of 3K, 5K, and 8K on Tue/Wed/Thu. The first [...]
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