Chandigarh is the ideal city for holding marathons with its open and wide roads, green cover, curious participants… proportionate in every sense. With so many advantages, real estate developer in Chandigarh, Gillco Group, is holding the first-ever “Run for Health” marathon in the Chandigarh Tricity. Super model-turned actor, athlete-cum-marathon runner and a fitness enthusiast Milind Soman will participate in the marathon to be held on February 5.
He is the event’s brand ambassador and will be an integral part of the marathon. The run will start at Sukhna Lake, reach Panchkula and get back to the Sukhna Lake.
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There are 3 categories in the run -5km for fun, 10 km and 21 km. So, you can choose your category. The marathon will also include 80-yr-old Amar Singh Chauhan, an ultra marathoner with an experience of running more than 100 marathons and recognitions, including a lifetime achievement medal for fitness.
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The race director will be Saurav Kapoor, a Chandigarh Distance Runners (CDR) member, the largest running club in the City Beautiful. Tricity participants are registering in huge numbers to participate in the marathon.
Things to keep in mind before participating in any marathon
Hydrate adequately
Adequate sleep
Keep the muscles active
Prepare the mind
Milind Soman, the Ironman
Milind Soman was acclaimed with the title of ‘Ironman’ after he made the country proud by finishing the toughest Triathlon (3.8kms swim, 180.2 km run, 42.2.kms cycle ride) in Zurich at the age of 49 in 15 hours and 19 minutes.
