AIRTEL DELHI HALF-MARATHON IS BACK!

AIRTEL DELHI HALF-MARATHON IS BACK!

The Airtel Delhi Half-Marathon is back on 23 Nov 2014! Those of you who are interested get ready and gear up for the 21.097 kilometer run. The registration deadline is 31 October, 2014. The different registration categories are DHL Corporate Champions, which is for teams from companies and firms; Great Delhi Run which is for 6 kilometers and the minimum age eligibility for this is 12 years; Senior Citizen’s Run which is for 4 kilometers and the minimum age eligibility for this is 60 years; and Champions with Disability which also is for 4 kilometers with a minimum age eligibility of 12 years. Post-registration if the applicants meet the criteria set for participation their applications are confirmed.

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The RFID Bib Tag will be given to the participants of the Half Marathon and the DHL Corporate Champions. These Bib tags are transponders marked with a unique identification number and would be responsible for maintaining the race timings. The Bib tagssend signals every time the mats throughout the race including the ones at the Start and Finish gates are crossed. These transponders are maintained by Timing Technologies India.

The runners who will complete their run and cross the finish line within a stipulated duration of 3 hours and have clocked in at all the timing mats will be issued Timing Certificates.

So revise your diet plans, wear your running shoes and begin training!

Airtel Half Marathon is the biggest marathon hosted every year in the capital.

Training for a marathon is a process that includes disciplining both the body and the mind. It should be something you enjoy doing. Overtraining and over exerting yourself doesn’t help. A proper schedule needs to be developed which helps strengthen one’s stamina and endurance. Before beginning the training schedule you must first consult a doctor and get an assessment of your physical fitness level. Preparing for a marathon is a long and grueling process. Any injuries or illnesses can be detrimental to your long term health, so take necessary precautions.

Begin a running schedule at least a month ago. The good news is you have just over a month to go before the Airtel Delhi Half-Marathon so you can begin training now! Preparing for a marathon is a great challenge to set for oneself. Your running schedule can begin by first recording the time and distance you can cover presently and then setting realistic goals for every day to achieve in order to increase your efficiency.

Following a proper diet schedule also enhances one’s stamina and body strength. Diet high in carbohydrates and proteins would ensure the right amount of calories required to undertake such a feat and to repair the muscle tissues. A wholesome diet high in nutritive value is recommended so that the level of vitamins, minerals and calcium – all are in equal amounts in the body. Keeping the body well hydrated is another must. The water level in the body must be maintained at all times. Sipping sports drink also is recommended by experts.

You also need to be mindful of the shoes that you’d be wearing for the marathon. They should be highly comfortable running shoes which are light weight and which provide good support. It is recommended that you wear your running shoes and practice running in them before the marathon so as to ensure their comfort level.

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Mental preparation is a key step in training. After you’ve set a goal of the kilometers you are going to cover or the time limit within which you would want to complete the run, visualize yourself achieving that goal every night before going to sleep and every time you feel like giving up. Using such mental imagery stimulates the brain and gives the necessary boost.

So let 2014 be the year of physical and mental fitness. Push your limits. Achieve your goal. Participate in the Airtel Delhi Half-Marathon!