Mumbai Marathon

Bradwellboy · Nov 2nd, 2007, 22:29

Hi. My first thread so will try not ask too many silly questions to begin with.
Over in Jan for the above, always wanted to go to India so thought we would have a run at the same time. Have booked Air India flights and the Residency Hotel in Fort until the 25th. But we ( my mate is with me) are looking to go to Hampi or Ajanta/Ellora cannot decide, we have 5/6 days to see a place, any comments. The marathon looks the easy bit (all you do is run) lots of train/other questions to come

Cheers

Mykey · Nov 3rd, 2007, 03:00

Firstly, welcome to IM.

I hope you enjoy your holiday and marathon. Just a thought though - if you are coming from the UK, have you thought about getting acclimatized before you start your marathon? In January 2007 the average temperature, measured by the Central England Temperature, was just seven degrees Celsius; that was the highest January temperature since 1921! Mumbai will be quite different. The BBC website shows an average minimum of 19 degrees C (presumably night time) and an average maximum of 28 degrees C. The average relative humidity in the morning is 70%. 26 miles is quite some run in those conditions.

Bradwellboy · Nov 3rd, 2007, 03:48

Hi Thanks for that. Did know about the weather before we decided to run. It won't be a chase like here in Europe just a sightseeing jog and we aim to have a good time and enjoy the experience.

New-South-Welshman · Nov 21st, 2007, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradwellboy

But we ( my mate is with me) are looking to go to Hampi or Ajanta/Ellora cannot decide, we have 5/6 days to see a place, any comments.

I haven't been to either Hampi or Ajanta/Ellora, but I guess it's kind of like asking who you would rather stay with after the divorce, you're mum or dad. From the guidebooks and what people have said on IM, Hampi is the winner.

Bradwellboy · Nov 21st, 2007, 20:02

Well we decided on Hampi in the end as it seemed like the place to go to spend 4/5 days and have a wander about. As its the first time in India for us we could have gone anywhere and been happy. It hard to know where to start. Hopefully I will get another chance to return and see somemore.

New-South-Welshman · Nov 21st, 2007, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradwellboy

Well we decided on Hampi in the end as it seemed like the place to go to spend 4/5 days and have a wander about. As its the first time in India for us we could have gone anywhere and been happy. It hard to know where to start. Hopefully I will get another chance to return and see somemore.

Did you eventually run in any form of marathon?

Bradwellboy · Nov 21st, 2007, 20:54

Hi We fly on the 17th Jan and the Mumbai Marathon is on Sunday the 20th then 5 days in Mumbai and then to Hampi.

amyl · Nov 21st, 2007, 21:14

Mumbai Marathon will be fun! I have been wanting to see it, if not run with those hundreds n thousands of ppl. All the Best! And it's one unique thing you will be doing in Mumbai. Watch out for some Bollywood celebrities and Anil Ambani in the crowd

shahronakm · Nov 22nd, 2007, 11:59

As usual I will be participating in the dream run. Have to fill up the form, registrations close on Dec. 8 th.

Ronak.

Bradwellboy · Nov 22nd, 2007, 17:39

Have a good run. Looking forward to a jog around your city. Any idea what brand the energy/isotonic drink is.

shahronakm · Nov 22nd, 2007, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradwellboy

Have a good run. Looking forward to a jog around your city. Any idea what brand the energy/isotonic drink is.

Sorry no idea. Energy drinks are provided only to Half & Full Marathoners. In which category are you planning to run ?

Ronak.

amarshah · Nov 22nd, 2007, 17:56

Gator / Redbull are two options you have for high energy drinks

Bradwellboy · Nov 22nd, 2007, 18:35

I am doing the full and my friend is doing the half. I will carry my own energy drink which I will bring from the UK but just wanted to know what was on offer during the run in case I run out, I think Its Kingfisher in bottles for the water.. I will prob drop the organisers a mail and ask.

shahronakm · Nov 22nd, 2007, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradwellboy

I think Its Kingfisher in bottles for the water..

Yes it is.

Running 42 kms has been my dream. May be in 2009 I will try for half marathon first.

All the best.

Ronak.

Bradwellboy · Nov 22nd, 2007, 19:28

Well to visit India has been a longtime dream for me so thought I would combine it with a mara. 59 days to go. Bring it on.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 22:29	#1
Bradwellboy Running the only way Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 41	Mumbai Marathon Hi. My first thread so will try not ask too many silly questions to begin with. Over in Jan for the above, always wanted to go to India so thought we would have a run at the same time. Have booked Air India flights and the Residency Hotel in Fort until the 25th. But we ( my mate is with me) are looking to go to Hampi or Ajanta/Ellora cannot decide, we have 5/6 days to see a place, any comments. The marathon looks the easy bit (all you do is run) lots of train/other questions to come Cheers

Nov 3rd, 2007, 03:00	#2
Mykey Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bandra & Docklands Posts: 26	Firstly, welcome to IM. I hope you enjoy your holiday and marathon. Just a thought though - if you are coming from the UK, have you thought about getting acclimatized before you start your marathon? In January 2007 the average temperature, measured by the Central England Temperature, was just seven degrees Celsius; that was the highest January temperature since 1921! Mumbai will be quite different. The BBC website shows an average minimum of 19 degrees C (presumably night time) and an average maximum of 28 degrees C. The average relative humidity in the morning is 70%. 26 miles is quite some run in those conditions. Last edited by Mykey : Nov 3rd, 2007 at 03:01. Reason: typo

Nov 21st, 2007, 21:14	#8
amyl 21st Century Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapura.......in Babenhausen, DE for a while Posts: 1,850	Mumbai Marathon will be fun! I have been wanting to see it, if not run with those hundreds n thousands of ppl. All the Best! And it's one unique thing you will be doing in Mumbai. Watch out for some Bollywood celebrities and Anil Ambani in the crowd __________________ a'mar kono chinta nei

Nov 22nd, 2007, 17:56	#12
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 681	Gator / Redbull are two options you have for high energy drinks __________________ Cheers Amar Year 2008 Trips - http://amards14.googlepages.com/

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Nov 3rd, 2007, 03:48	#3
Bradwellboy Running the only way Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 41	Hi Thanks for that. Did know about the weather before we decided to run. It won't be a chase like here in Europe just a sightseeing jog and we aim to have a good time and enjoy the experience.

Nov 21st, 2007, 20:02	#5
Bradwellboy Running the only way Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 41	Well we decided on Hampi in the end as it seemed like the place to go to spend 4/5 days and have a wander about. As its the first time in India for us we could have gone anywhere and been happy. It hard to know where to start. Hopefully I will get another chance to return and see somemore.

Nov 21st, 2007, 20:54	#7
Bradwellboy Running the only way Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 41	Hi We fly on the 17th Jan and the Mumbai Marathon is on Sunday the 20th then 5 days in Mumbai and then to Hampi.

Nov 22nd, 2007, 11:59	#9
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,377	As usual I will be participating in the dream run. Have to fill up the form, registrations close on Dec. 8 th. Ronak.

Nov 22nd, 2007, 17:39	#10
Bradwellboy Running the only way Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 41	Have a good run. Looking forward to a jog around your city. Any idea what brand the energy/isotonic drink is.

Nov 22nd, 2007, 18:35	#13
Bradwellboy Running the only way Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 41	I am doing the full and my friend is doing the half. I will carry my own energy drink which I will bring from the UK but just wanted to know what was on offer during the run in case I run out, I think Its Kingfisher in bottles for the water.. I will prob drop the organisers a mail and ask.

Nov 22nd, 2007, 19:28	#15
Bradwellboy Running the only way Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 41	Well to visit India has been a longtime dream for me so thought I would combine it with a mara. 59 days to go. Bring it on.

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