“I’ve learned that finishing a marathon isn’t just an athletic achievement. It’s a state of mind; a state of mind that says anything is possible.” ~John Hanc
After 3 successful editions and over 200 BITSians sweating it out on the road together each year, BITS World 5K Run is back! The 4th edition of the BITS World 5K Run promises to be bigger and better than ever before. So put on your running shoes and brace yourselves for the adrenaline rush!
This year, the BITS2Marathon run will happen in the memory of Prof. Suresh Ramaswamy. One of Prof. SuRa’s distinctive traits was his constant encouragement of the aspirations of his students. This year’s run will celebrate his legacy, and champion the adoption of a healthy lifestyle among BITSians around the world.
A few tips for the first-time runners:
- Eat right – Have a diet rich in carbohydrates, proteins and a little fat from all food groups.
- Get a good night’s sleep before the race – Also, stay off your feet as much as possible the day before the race.
- Always do the warm-up – Dynamic warm-ups are the most ideal to facilitate blood flow to joints and muscles which help in early running
- Drink lots of water – It is highly advisable to drink plenty of water before, during and after the race.
- Be patient – Don’t get pulled along by stronger runners. Run at your own pace.
- Lastly, remember the race is more about the fun than winning! 🙂
Key information:
•Date: September 23, 2012, Sunday
•Registration: http://www.bitsaa.org/?bits5krun_2012_reg
•Certificates: All runners who register on the BITSAA website will get a participation certificate on completing the run.
The run is completely virtual. You are your own judge. You can run wherever it is convenient for you. If you don’t want to miss out on the laccha session, you can run with fellow BITSians in town. Your local coordinator will get in touch with you once you have registered.
Feel free to spread the word and invite as many BITSians as possible. If you have non-BITSian running buddies, feel free to invite them to jog along.
Scenes from previous runs around the world:
Runners at Singapore striking a pose
The student runners at Pilani
Run at Minneapolis
Mumbai Run
The Delhi team at the run
Bangalore team after the run
The BITS2Marathon group is a group for fellow BITSians and alumni to promote running within the BITSian community. The main goal of this run is to motivate BITSians all around the world to bring running into everyone’s life and thereby a healthy lifestyle. You can find out more about the group at www.bits2marathon.com . Join our Mailing Group!