15th Bandra-NCPA Training Run: Sunday, 2nd Oct, 2011

After the exhilaration of Raj's 100K special event, it's back to business as usual. The 15th edition of the Bandra-NCPA training run hits the road as per the details mentioned below

Date: Sunday 2nd October, 2011.

Time: Assembly: 5:15 am.

Start: 5:30 am Bandra starting point: Southern end of Carter Road Promenade, next to Otter's Club.

Destination: NCPA, Nariman Point.

Estimated distance: 19.5 K

Route in brief: Carter Road, Turner Road, Right at HP Pump, Bandra Talao, Mahim Causeway, at St. Michael's Church veer right on to Cadell Road, Hinduja Hospital, Shivaji Park, Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Bengal Chemicals, Century, Poddar Hospital, Right at Worli Naka, Straight down to Haji Ali (joins Mumbai Marathon route from here), Left at Cadbury House, Up Kemps Corner Flyover, Turn right and past Babulnath Temple, Left on to Marine Drive, end at NCPA.

Of course, runners can choose their own starting points, or join en route. For those starting at Carter Road, drinking water and toilet facilities available at Jogger's Park near the starting point, at a nominal entry fee of Rs. 2-. Park opens at 5 am. Free parking available in the space outside the park. No baggage holding facilities. You run with whatever you land up in. However, of late, runners have been getting their cars. Please check the developing thread to see if you can, after all, carry along a change of clothes.

Runners may also choose to load further mileage by looping Carter Road (single loop = 2.3K approx), looping Shivaji Park (approx 1.3K), detouring via Worli Sea face after Century (approx 1-1.5K added) or to Mahalaxmi Race Course (single loop = 2.2K); or retrace back from NCPA towards Bandra or part thereof. The rest traditionally wait till all runners come in and then remove to Stadium Restaurant (Churchgate Stn) for breakfast.

Remember, it's only a training run with a focus on camaraderie and endurance. It is NOT a race. Over several editions now, Mani and Mumtaz have very thoughtfully arranged water and bananas, both en route and at the destination. To cover these expenses, a nominal amount is collected at the start/end of the run (Mani will confirm if support is being provided en route as well, and will inform us about the amount). However, as a precaution, you are advised to carry your own water bottle/sports drink and monies to replenish stocks along the way, in case you miss the water station, which should be positioned near Mela Restaurant, Worli or at Worli Naka.

As always, join the run only if you're in regular training and have done the distance before. In any case, all runners run at their own risk and take responsibility for themselves.

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Permalink Reply by neeta ramakrishnan on October 2, 2011 at 15:00

Thanks to Venkat I did my run upto Haji Ali. Due to short of time I had to turn back home by 7.30. I was waiting for Namrata at Shivaji Park Barista from 6 to 6.15 till I met Venkat and decided to start running with him and then Usha and Sejal. As suggested by Venkat, took worli sea face instead of straight road upto Haji ali. It was a good run.

Can anyone say appx how many Kms that will be - from Shivaji park to Haji ali via worli sea face.

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Permalink Reply by Namrata Redekar on October 2, 2011 at 16:32

Hi neeta, well may be u left and I reached in..at barista somewher at d same time.. well i did till worliseaface (end) and then back home.. well i enjoyed it.. it took me almost an hour to reach worli seaface. i stated at 6.15 from shivaji park and reached the statue at worli (near the signal) at 7.15.. but i had changed route from siddhivinayak n went from ravindra mandir.. towards worli n again stratin from seaface til the end..and back home till park was around 8..

i feels itss too slow on speed.. but feels nice ..

neeta ramakrishnan said:

Thanks to Venkat I did my run upto Haji Ali. Due to short of time I had to turn back home by 7.30. I was waiting for Namrata at Shivaji Park Barista from 6 to 6.15 till I met Venkat and decided to start running with him and then Usha and Sejal. As suggested by Venkat, took worli sea face instead of straight road upto Haji ali. It was a good run.

Can anyone say appx how many Kms that will be - from Shivaji park to Haji ali via worli sea face.

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Permalink Reply by Ram on October 2, 2011 at 16:53

welcome to the group run Namrata, unfortunately could not meet you enroute, that was quite a distance you did today, yeah long runs are supposed to be slow ones only. Watch out this space for more information regarding long runs.

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Permalink Reply by Sripad Motiram on October 2, 2011 at 17:40

Had a good run of 22.13 km today (Bandra to NCPA+extra kms on marine drive). Changed my mind in the morning and decided to start from Bandra (instead of Haji Ali). Although I have run part of this route a few times, I was afraid of losing my way (the roads look so different in the dark, and I have a terrible sense of direction and geography) so kept stopping and seeking guidance from other runners till I hit marine drive. Thanks Amit Sathe and Varun for running part of the way with me, particularly Amit, who showed me the right turns. The weather was nice and it was an enjoyable run. Hope to do this route again (and with more confidence). Good to meet many fellow runners en route and at the end.

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Permalink Reply by Namrata Redekar on October 2, 2011 at 18:03

THnx Sir..

Ram said:

welcome to the group run Namrata, unfortunately could not meet you enroute, that was quite a distance you did today, yeah long runs are supposed to be slow ones only. Watch out this space for more information regarding long runs.