Mumbai’s fun-drenched Mirchi Monsoon Half Marathon – Season 2 is here!
The Mirchi Monsoon Half Marathon with Season 2 of one of the most innovative and entertaining runs in India. A perfect blend of health and entertainment set against the backdrop of the monsoons promises to be one of best running experiences. The run categories are 5K (timed and non-timed), 10K and 21K with exciting monsoon styled offerings. The run is a professionally planned one with the following highlights:
1. Best timing systems (same used in Gold Standard events like The Boston, Amsterdam and Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathons).
2. Downloadable timing certificates.
3. Ample drinking water stations
4. Multiple refreshment counters
5. Well planned route and runner friendly terrain of BKC to ace your timing
6. Medals for all finishers for the 5K, 10K and 21K categories
7. Well managed recovery zones
8. A qualifier for The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon
Cash prizes given out for the 21K and 10K winners as given below:
9. 21 KM - Men’s category below 45 years
a. Winner - Rs. 50,000/-
b. First Runner up – Rs. 25,000/-
c. Second Runner up – Rs. 15,000/-
10. 21 KM Men’s category above 45 years
a. Winner - Rs. 50,000/-
b. First Runner up – Rs. 25,000/-
c. Second Runner up – Rs. 15,000/-
11. 21 KM Women’s category below 45 years
a. Winner - Rs. 50,000/-
b. First Runner up – Rs. 25,000/-
c. Second Runner up – Rs. 15,000/-
12. 21 KM Women’s category above 45 years
a. Winner - Rs. 50,000/-
b. First Runner up – Rs. 25,000/-
c. Second Runner up – Rs. 15,000/-
13. 10 KM
a. Winner – Rs. 50,000/-
b. First Runner up – Rs. 25,000/-
c. Second Runner up – Rs. 15,000/-
The run had a plethora of people coming together at Bandra Kurla Complex and enjoyed a day filled with fun health based activities, the run and a stellar party with an ace DJ to top it all. Mumbai, came and geared up and celebrated the fun and romance of running in the rains!
PICTURES BY TASHI
Todays morning was so special to me as I was excited and waiting for the moment to come because even iam a runner and nowdays i dont run as i have knee problem and so proud as a blogger i can attend the event
SPECIAL THANKS TO Venkatraman Pichumani WHO GAVE ME THIS OPPORTUNITY TO COVER IN MY BLOG.. SPECIAL THANKS TO +ongya tashi WHO CLICKED ALL THIS LOVELY PICTURES FOR ME..
OUR TOP POST RUNNER TODAY N MY BLOG IS Venkatraman Pichumani
Half Marathon #110.
Mirchi Mumbai Monsoon Half Marathon - BKC
Mirchi Mumbai Monsoon Half Marathon - BKC
HE SHARED HIS WONDERFUL MONSOON EXPERIENCE
Ran my HM no 110 as the 3 hour pacer for the event. My co pacer wasBindu Panchal and we had a nice run along two loops in BKC. We also put together the pacing team in short order and many thanks to the pacers who responded and acquitted themselves admirably well. Special thanks toSuchita Varadkar and Kaushik Panchal for rallying support on short order.
The run itself was quite straight and ordinary. By now I do not need a pacing plan for the 3 hour bus. We kept about 4 mins in the bank in the first half...which we consumed in the second half knowing fully well that there would be many tired legs.
I finished in 2:59:22 as per the timing sms. Another day at the office.
This was my first run using the new 920XT that the nice folks at #Garminhave given me. It has some amazing new features that left me feeling wow. I intend to do a series of posts on the several features of this model seperately.
MY training group also ran and did well. #Puma — with Rajnish Singh Rathore, Romesh Purey, Sajid Ladha, Ranjit Gangadharan, Komal Dasadia andVikas Girkar.
The event itself was fairly well conducted. There were some negative reports of last time. At YouTooCanRun we work with the event organisers to improve the quality of the event. We do not work like a normal registration service which has a 'brokerage' perspective of the transaction.
My friend Ajit Singh was the race director and he took commendable efforts to put things in order this year. The venue of Reliance Jio park also ensured that it was wet but not mucky.
I am happy that I am able to pace in numerous races and that the gratitude of the runners that I receive is reward enough.
MY SECOND TOP MOST RUNNER IN MY
BLOG IS +natasha tuli
Meet Natasha Tuli. In her profile, she says she runs, but adds that it isn’t a big deal given that thousands of people across the world also do the same. Fair point! Considering the world record for the 42kms race is just over two hours, why would someone bother about a woman who completed her first half marathon in over three hours? But we’d still argue that Natasha’s is an exceptional story; she can be an inspiration for runners the world over.
Firstly, Natasha had no inclination for sports when she was a child. “My worst memories from school are the ones when I would be at the playground, standing at the sidelines, watching the kids, who played football, run and jump their way to success,” she says.
Later in 2010, she began walking regularly to overcome a stiff back. This became a daily obsession and in a year and a half, Natasha lost 15kgs. “I remember in December 2011, a friend called me up to party. I told her that I had just finished walking 12kms and I still had the energy to walk some more. She then asked me to register myself for the Mumbai Marathon. My initial plan was to walk the 21km race, but then I met somebody during my evening walks who offered me some pointers and suggested that my walking pace was closer to running. I then ran the Mumbai Marathon and finished it in a little under three hours,” says Natasha.
Now, the story sounds inspiring, but fate had other ideas for Natasha. A year after her marathon debut and several runs later, Natasha ended up banging her head in July 2013. “Initially, I thought it was a bump, but then that month, I had pangs of headaches, the right-hand side of my body was partially paralysed and the final straw was when I collapsed during an MBA class I had registered into. I was then admitted to Lilavati Hospital in August that year,” recalls Natasha.
Natasha doesn’t like thinking of those times, but wisely says that her illness made her realise that every little thing that one feels, senses and experiences everyday is a gift. “I have been through times, when I lost sense of perception and thought. I remember being at the hospital and calling up all my friends, making sure each and everyone I knew of came and meet me. So much so, the doctor had a board put up outside my room stating ‘not more than 50 visitors per day’,” she jokes.
Although she was advised three months of bed rest and told not to even walk, Natasha decided to take matters into her own hands. “I resumed work 10 days after I left the hospital and would attend office for a couple of hours. I started walking a week after that and eventually ended up running two months post getting discharged from the hospital. I finally ran the 21kms Mumbai Marathon in 2014,” she recalls.
Natasha has also participated in the dna iCan women’s marathon. She says while she enjoyed running the marathon, like all large-scale events, there is always a scope for the event to get better. “I love the initiative behind the dna marathon, but I’d like to see it be on par with some of the best in the world,” she says.
Her story has encouraged her friends as well. “They tell me that I inspire them to believe in their dreams. I have a simple mantra: Spend time with your loved ones and pets, throw out the idiot box and connect with one another. Being alive is about connecting with people and their emotions, and yourself. Running has brought me closer to myself and got me to wake up at 5:15 a.m. to see the setting moon and welcome the rising sun. Most of all, running has made me a happier person.”
For Natasha, life is too short to be taken seriously. “I’ve always taken its ups and downs as a challenge, and with a sense of humour,” she signs off.
1. MY ALL TIME RUNNER FRIEND @ANU NAIK NIKITA SHARED HER EXPERIENCE ...
2. MY INSPIRATION MY GURU RUNNING AMBASSADOR +Raj Vadgama
Martial Art Training(10 year from Sifu Nixon), Judo Training(3 years from Mr.M.Bangera), Running from past 12 years & Ran All “Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon' till date.
Highlights of Running career :
LIMCA BOOK OF RECORD HOLDER 3 TIMES.
A) BHARATHON 10000 KM RUN ACROSS THE COUNTRY. 15th August 2014 To 26th January 2015
B) 1500 km Delhi to Mumbai, Greenathon May 2012, 30 days.
C) 100 km at World highest motorable road “KhardungLa” Leh Ladakh, July 2012. First Indian to achieve this Record.
1) 14 Full Marathons
2) 50 km Bangalore Ultra 2009, 7 hours
3) 75 km Bangalore Ultra 2010, 11 hours
4) 100 km Greenathon in 24 hrs with Actor/ Model Mr. Milind Soman.
5) 556 km Greenathon from Ahemadabad to Mumbai,15 Days
6) 100 km run on world heart day in Mumbai,15 hours
7) 120 km Bhati lake run by Globe Racers (DNF)
8) Number of Half, Full marathons and 50 km practice runs
9) 100 Mile (160 km) Thar Desert April 2012,33 hours
10) 250 km in 48 hours run by seamount massacre. Ran 180 km in 30 hours , race organize by Pune running group,
11) Winner 220 km Bhati lake , fastest Trail Ultra marathon Runner in India, time 41.30 hours.
12) Podium Finisher 2nd place., Ahemdabad Sabarmati half marathon. Time : 1.31 min
13) SCMM ( Mumbai marathon) Full Marathon Best Time 3.31 : 2015 Jan
14) Half Iroman in Hyderabad : 1.9 km Swimming, 90 km Cycling and 21 km Running.
RUNNING AMBASSADOR RAJ VADGAMA LEADING THE WARM UP OFMIRCHI MONSOON RUN..
https://www.facebook.com/HEALINSTITUTE/videos/1251695978202349/
14 years exp, specially in 10 km, 21 km 42 km and Ultra) First India 1) National record : 100 km in 18 hours on world highest motorable road, khardungla pass ladakh, 2) National record running 10000 km run across the country to promote Running in India. ( Limca record : 3)
wat adviceto youngsters ( Hook to Sports, it will help you in all aspect of life , right from making you Good Human, help to set up life time Goal, stay away from wrong adiction, will make them Happy , Health benefits is always there.
how many km till now achieved :
Total since 2004 Jan first mumbai marathon Ran approx 30000 km. which includes , marathons, practice runs, Ultras, Bharathon 10000 km ect
HIS future plan :
Set up Athletic Academy for Underpreviledge and Qualify runner , who have passion in sports..
3.Mirchi Monsoon 10k Run at BKC. First experience as a Pacer (90Min Bus). Pouring rains is the best hack one can hope for. Raining coolant does bring down body temp..... by
Vishal Vithalpura
Some of the volunteers hid/placed water bottles below their tables. Too time consuming to take out and give to runners. All in all, kudos to the team for finding an awesome venue (couldn't be more perfect, at least in BKC). However the track left a lot to be desired. Volunteers, enerzal, water bottles, milestones, etc. Organisers, take a cue.
4. MY EVERY SMILING DANCING RUNNER INDIRA SAHA .
DANCING QUEEN INDIIIIRAAAAAAAA
April2016 was the beginning! It all happened, when I came across a post of 'Milind Soman' for Pinkathon, to promote health awareness and women's runs. 'Milind' has always been my hot favorite, so inspired by him, I opted for runs with Pinkathon MUMBAI and started running since then and there was no turning back!
Today, on 31st July, 2016, in my journey of running long distances, I have reached a small peak where I went on for my very first 'timed' run for 10kms in the 'Mirchi Monsoon Marathon' event and throughout my run only one thought crept in my mind , "I have to fight my body ache and reach the finish line, no matter what! come what may". And I did it! No feeling can overpower the feeling of reaching the 'FINISH LINE'.
Frankly I couldn't have done this without the support of my family, more that of my 4 year old son, and all my besties running with me time and time again. I am really lucky to have all of them around as my daily source of inspiration!
Running has inculcated in me self determination, got me focussed and gave me a sense of assurance that YOU can again and again fall in love with....... your Passion!
5, FOODFOOD CHANNEL FAME CHEF..ANUPAMA
My quote- As a Chef am so much surrounded
by food that am left with no choice but run n
stay fit... Looking forward to to many such
runs.. Happy eating n Happy running.
6. MY LAWYER FRIEND EKTA AWACHAR - RUNNER......
7. MY SWEET CUTE RUNNER .. @Rashmi
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Yesterday I ran mirchi monsoon marathon,it was an awesome experience and it was special as it was after a month long sickness....when you are fearful of stepping out also..... when your mind and body play a game.....body giving up and mind being a fighter wanted to run.... from encouragement of my friend Anu I was ready... though hubby was sceptical..... special thanks to anwar who became my pacer and helped me to finish my 10k run in 70mins....due to his endurance and patience I became a winner...and again regain my confidence..... thanks a a lot my friend Anwar and Tashi for beautiful pictures you click and make such moments more special.... thanks to all my runner friends for your positivity.....and last but not the least our jhingat song dance damaal.... enjoyed to the fullest...
YES ALL RUNNERS QUOTE IS .
WITH BHANGRA DANCE ...
THREE MUSKETORS THREE CHAMPIONS ....WHO BAGS ALL THE PRIZE IN ALL RUN ..........
SHE IS RUNNING FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS.. IN SCMM SECOND PLACE AND IN WORLD RAILWAY ASIAN CROSS COUNTRY DENMARK SECOND PRIZE
PATICIPATED IN ASIAN CROSS COUNTRY ..
MY DREAM WO WIN THE ASIAN COMRADE MEDAL
SECOND PRIZE MONIKA RAUT SHE DID 10KM IN 38 MINUTES
SHE IS A SCMM HALF MARATHON WINNER AND IN 2007 ASIA MEDAL
IN 2009 GOLD MEDAL CHAMPIONSHIP ,
AND PARTICIPATED IN WORLD UNIVERSITY RUSSIA ..
THERE ADVICE TO ALL DONT FORCE, ALLOW THEM TO DO WHAT THEY WANT TO DO ...KEEP RUNNING...
BREAKING DOWN POINTS.
FIRST LOOP AMPLE OF VOLUNTEERS WERE THERE AND WATER ALSO PROVIDED
BUT
BUT IN SECOND LOOP ALL VOLUNTEERS VANISHED
WRONG DIRECTION THEY SHOWED SO TIME WASTED NO WATER ALSO NO ENERGY ALSO AND THEY DIDNT MARKED THE KM MARKING..
PARTICIPANTS WERE SO CONFUSED AND THEY HAVE NOT SHOWN THE PROPER DIRECTION, SO MY ALL TIME WINNER DIDNT BAGGED THE PRIZE BECAUSE OF THIS REASON, WHICH MADE ME MORE SAD..
THE RUN CAME TO AN END WITH SUPERB BROWN BREAD SANDWICH ....AS A CHEF I TASTED IT .. IT WAS YUMMY AND HEALTHY AND FRESH ..
FINALLY DJ ....
THE FUNCTION OVERALL WAS ARRANGED WELL. METICULOUS PLANNING WENT ON IN TO THE ARRANGEMENTS WAS EVIDENT. BY THE CLOCK WORK PRECISION OF ALL THE EVENTS KUDOS TO THE TOTAL TEAM....
AS IT WAS MONSOON RUN ITS STARTED RAINING SO OBVIOSLY I HAVE TO RUN BACK TO HOME
KEEP RUNNING............... FRIENDS ....
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MUMBAI’S FUN-DRENCHED MIRCHI MONSOON HALF MARATHON- WITH RUNNING AMBASSADOR RAJ VADGAMA, it shows, non stop rain never stop good soul's good intension for good cause, well arrangewments, good organising...thankyou for sharing snaps and live commentery...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post and it was a very interesting reading indeed. Thanks for coming and gracing the occasion
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