I know there has been some skepticism around the Chennai Half Marathon, in terms of organization, arrangements etc.. I am one of those skeptics as well. However, if what I saw today is any indicator, this Chennai Half Marathon promises to be different.. It promises to be better than the previously held ones...
Ramani and I went to Lady Wellington College in Beach Road to register, do the formalities and collect our BIBs. I was expecting chaos, crowd and noise.. but the entire process was organized, orderly and cordial.
![Chennai Half Marathon - Pre Run arrangement](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3953070692_fa88d7c41c.jpg)
Registration, medical checkup and other booths were neatly laid out and the folks managing the counter were courteous and helpful. Though I registered online, had to register again because there was no record of my online registration and I didn't have any evidence (email) to show. Even then, manual registration process was simple and after registration, I was advised to go for the medical checkup.
![Chennai Half Marathon - Pre Run arrangement](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3953067900_a3ebb59e09.jpg)
Medical checkup was also neatly laid out... First) A medical assistant / nurse took BP / pulse and asked a few basic questions. Second) A Doctor asked about my running history and advised me to get an ECG as I am 40+ Third) Got my ECG done and went back to the Doctor who verified the results and gave me the coveted 'FIT' stamp.
![Chennai Half Marathon - Pre Run arrangement](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3952293391_a50cd2716f.jpg)
Last step in the process was BIB collection... Gave the 'FIT' certificate and collected my 'Indian' BIB. The friendly attendant was insistent on giving me an 'International' BIB.. though I repeatedly told her I am தமிழ் and local.. She reluctantly agreed that I am 'தமிள்' and gave me an 'Indian' BIB.
![Chennai Half Marathon - Pre Run arrangement](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/3953068422_8aec9d7ddb.jpg)
My only crib is this.. All this setup with know garbage management. I hope this gets fixed soon.. like by today... otherwise, it will start stinking from tomorrow..
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