tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post4803850577627481232..comments2023-11-27T15:39:10.408+05:30Comments on Ram Viswanathan: நம்ம சென்னை Marathon - A Case Study on How Not ToRam Viswanathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14505725596819403724noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-43233122070532825852008-09-10T00:17:00.000+05:302008-09-10T00:17:00.000+05:30Chennai runners should make a petition to the orga...Chennai runners should make a petition to the organizers and to city their willingness to work with the organizers for improvement in the next one. The areas Chennai runners help is provide volunteers. Many of you have participated in several marathons in and outside the country.vkraman44https://www.blogger.com/profile/10789651738442601780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-34431053943219828152008-09-09T17:03:00.000+05:302008-09-09T17:03:00.000+05:30Ram,Really good gist of the fiasco.I'm looking for...Ram,<BR/><BR/>Really good gist of the fiasco.<BR/>I'm looking forward to a marathon in Chennai that is organized by runners for the runners. All said and done, these non-running entities cannot understand the needs, convictions and emotions of a true runner....NEVER.<BR/><BR/>Lets (Chennai Runners) pull together a good event soon! Distance doesn't matter...but dedication does!<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>KarthikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-57466015313063905022008-09-06T15:32:00.000+05:302008-09-06T15:32:00.000+05:30Ram, I was one of those unfortunate souls in the 7...Ram, I was one of those unfortunate souls in the 7K run. The starting point was mentioned as Island grounds, but when we reached there, we were informed that it had been shifted to Munro Statues. So we walked nearly 2kms even before the 'run' started. The crowd was unbelievable. The organisers combined the 7k run and 5k run (for under 14) together. It was impossible for any one to run in the crowd. All we could manage was a fast paced walk. The water refreshment points consisted of one person placing a sack full of water sachets on the road and the crowd jumping in to grab one. This is my third road race in Chennai and was by far the worst.<BR/><BR/>One solution would be to conduct the race in ECR.Chenthilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865750827704844908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-89308354322262876782008-09-04T12:52:00.000+05:302008-09-04T12:52:00.000+05:30Ram,Good summary of the event. It is probably time...Ram,<BR/><BR/>Good summary of the event. It is probably time that we convert one of the ECR runs next year to a marathon. I feel like it is clear that we are the only people in the city who can execute this job.<BR/><BR/>If you are in Bangalore and if you want to do a run, call me - 900-8244-596.<BR/><BR/>later,<BR/>ShumitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018589485292456192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-86962727888736634382008-09-02T22:04:00.000+05:302008-09-02T22:04:00.000+05:30My close friend who ran the 21km was apalled at t...My close friend who ran the 21km was apalled at this mess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-3425331695322541522008-09-02T01:55:00.000+05:302008-09-02T01:55:00.000+05:30Well done Ram! I appreciate your spirit.It is a sh...Well done Ram! I appreciate your spirit.<BR/><BR/>It is a shame that Chennai is unable to organise Marathon.Balaji S Rajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448226450659159533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-68343527611151088582008-09-01T19:25:00.000+05:302008-09-01T19:25:00.000+05:30Very Nice Post Sir!It captures the essence of what...Very Nice Post Sir!<BR/><BR/>It captures the essence of what is needed!<BR/><BR/>If you handover something 100% to politicians and connected people, expect about 10% of it to be done!<BR/><BR/>Rgds<BR/>VijayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com