Tag: Delhi

  • Running in Delhi NCR

    For most of the people residing in or around the national capital, running has been an activity of personal interest, of trying to keep oneself fit, and to destress the mind from the monotonous routine which we follow at our workplaces, an attempt to get some color and variety in life. Running (or for that…

  • ADHM: The Statistics

    Total advertised participation count: 25,000 Participants in Great Delhi Run (7KM): 15,000 Timing results analysis (half marathon): Total timing results: 1638 Breakup of timing resultsElite: 75Open: 1319Veteran: 168Senior Veteran: 47Super Veteran: 11 My approximate half marathon participation figure:  about 8000 (from BIB number analysis) % of runners wearing timing chip: 20% Finish time statistics for…

  • Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2008 results

    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…

  • My ADHM 2008 run

    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…

  • Update from the ADHM Expo

    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…