Cochin Municipal Corporation in association with the Muthoot Finance and Malayala Manorama is organising the first of this kind, Cochin International Half Marathon on 29 Dec 2013. This will showcase the spirit and vibrancy of the Queen of Arabian Sea. The Marathon will take the participants from the Maharaja College grounds to the quaint town of Mattancherry.
Pse register before 20 Dec 13 at the following link:
Phone: 0484 2207022
Just 10 days left for the practice. Its never too late. Hope these following tips will help you while covering this 21 kms.
- Have mild snacks before the run.
- Take sufficient water before the run. ORS can help preventing dehydration. Over intake will tempt you for a leak while on the run.
- Wear cloths in which you are comfortable.
- It is advisable to wear knee cap for all aged 30 and above.
- Fasten your shoe lace and secure the ends properly.
- Its not your body which is exerting, buts its your brain.
- Be mentally strong and physically fit.
- While running please ensure your toe touches the ground first and then the heel.
- Set a phase within which you can breath comfortably.
- When you feel immense difficulty in air intake, reduce speed or stop immediately. Recover and then proceed.
- Breath through your nose. Mouth is for different purpose.
- Hold your thumb firmly inside your fingers. This will help you avoid the clutch locking at the left or right side of your abdomen. At times both the sides.
- A mild warm up will help you save time during the run.
- Drink just enough water after half the distance. Hope the organisers will provide water on the way.
- Don't drink aerated drinks.
- Avoid eating powdered glucose. this will make your mouth dry. Take it with water.
- Carry few toffees/5-star. this will give energy as well as time pass.
- Keep a selected set of songs which can cover more than 2 hrs duration. Avoid slow and depressing songs, this will drag you on the way. Hope 'Radio Mango' will provide non stop spirited songs without ads in between.
- Don't pour cold water on to the head while running.
- Overtake one guy who is just ahead of you.
That's all for now. See you on 29th. Wish you all the best.
