RISHI@DUATHLON

13th March 2016, Sunday

Duathlon is an athletic event consisting of running leg(3 km) followed by cycling leg (16 km) and then followed by running leg (3 km) in a format with some resemblance to triathlons.

Radio Mirchi has conducted first edition of duathlon  on Sunday 13th March 2016 at Ozone Urbana, near KempeGowda International Airport, near DeavanaHalli. The event is meant for all fitness lovers who like to run and bike and challenge themselves.

Rishi registered himself for the event and we, myself and mom, joined as supporters and for cheering.
We reached the venue as early as 6am, when already so many cars and people assembled and a stage, where music is played with heavy sound and many were doing the fitness exercise.
There were many who tied up the bicycles at the back of the vehicles and many were riding to participate in the event. It's hobby for youngsters, mostly softies and children of well-to-do families.

The event was flagged of at 7 am with a large of participants and enthusiasts and supporters.
Rishi completed the event in 1 hour and 30 minutes,
Good effort and congratulations.
written Tuesday 15th March 2016

DEVILS CIRCUIT - @BENGALURU

Went to an event "DEVILS CIRCUIT" at Yalahanka, Bengaluru on Sunday, 01November2015.
It was me, amma, Ravi and Rishi, about 15 km from here, near Nitte Engg. College, around 10.30am, when the registration were already closed. It was disappointment for my boys.
It was big treat to see the youngsters, boys and girls, brimming with vigour, enthusiasm and energy.
It's for building up challenge for fitness. Registration fee was Rs1500/- and almost 3000 participants!

Also there were stage for music, dance and presentation, cross fit, and food stalls.
Devils Circuit is India’s first and, by far, the BIGGEST Obstacle Running series.
Then, Devils Circuit is the TOUGHEST challenge you’ll ever encounter! Designed to thrash you out of your comfort zone, Devils Circuit will present challenges unheard of! But, only to inspire you, motivate you, drive you towards achieving absolute FITNESS!

Our Contribution

Interesting obstacles you can expect at the Devil’s Circuit:
Bloody Logs : These are wooden logs placed in a manner that every individual has to jump over or crawl under them to move ahead in the course. The logs ensure that running enthusiasts take a halt and use their lower limb to generate power.
Hells Nets : One of the favourites of the Defense fraternity, this obstacle requires athletes to use their forearm strength to crawl across a net suspended in air. Balance and stability are equally important in overcoming this challenge.
Stairway to Hell: Stacks of hay, shaped like a pyramid, are designed to ensure a continuous ascend and descend for the runners.

Devils Swing: This obstacle reminds one of the monkey swings of childhood. A test of upper body strength; this challenge will see athletes moving forward using their shoulders without any support of the lower body.
Pools of Shrill: This obstacle comes straight out of the notebook of festival holi. This segment of the course will involve a splurge in the chilly, muddy water for the participants.
Torture Trenches: True to their name, torture trenches will have barb wires to keep the participant on their knees. The wires and muddy ground will keep everyone in close proximity to mother earth
Tire Trawls: This challenge consists of over 100 tyres spread across 100 meters. These wheels make normal running impossible and forces all enthusiasts to hop and run.
Written, Monday 02November2015

BENGALURU MARATHON2015

Running om India has been growing by leaps and bounds ober the years and Bengaluru is one of the cities leading in this change. Bengaluru boasts of having the largest runners community in India and many Bengaluru runners across different age categories have been winning at the major marathon events in the country. Bengaluru has been referred to as the fitness capital of India. Having said that the city doesn't have a world-class full and half marathon, until now.

START THE RACE

After a long wait, Bengaluru finally has an Annual city marathon, which will take runners through important landmarks of the city. We believe this event will go a long way in further promoting running in the city and encourage a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Proud sons with Mom

Spectators waiting

Successful completion

Participants

NaliniSomayaji, RaviKanth and RishiKanth (Mom and sons) very enthusiastic to participate in 5K run for fun and charity. The venue was at Kanteerava Stadium, Benagluru and there was huge crowd of participants, mostly youngsters. 

It was amazing for mom to participate, since weather was hot and need for stamina and determination to complete the race, which she successfully completed in 52 minutes. Sons could finish the race in 34 and 32 minutes.

It was more of fun, endurance and feeling of participation.

written on Tuesday 20thOct2015

CYCLING MARATHON

9th February 2014,
BENGALURU

The maiden edition of Vodafone Cycling Marathon, over 60 kms, was held at Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru,here on Sunday Feb 9, 2014.

Ravikanth Somayaji along with his friends Sujay, Pradhan, and Rakshith registered to participate in the 40km passion ride at 6.30am.

A cycle was borrowed from a friends place and put the cycle in car and reached the Stadium at 5.30am, by that time more tha 1000 people with cycles in the queue and getting ready for the event.

Ravi and Sujay their cycles and caps on joined the crowd and we, Mom, Rishi and myself were in the cheering crowd.

The race flagged off at 6.30am and cyclists zoomed in the route marked and it was a pleasant sight to see the riders moving in the early morning chiil of Bengaluru weather.

The event with eight laps in the route came to close at 8am 

The cycling marathon is recognised by the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and is supported by Bengaluru City traffic police.

The event was run over four distances, 60 kms (Champion Ride), 40 kms (Passion Ride), 20 kms (Green Ride) and 10 kms (Fun Ride). The total prize money for the Champion Ride will be Rs. 10 lakhs with Rs 2.5. lakhs for the winner, Rs. 1.75 lakhs for second, Rs. 1.25 lakhs for third and Rs. 1 lakh for fourth positions.

The remaining amount will be divided among 16 consolation winners. The participants in all the four categories will be given certificate of merit and Cycling Marathon goodies.

“It is a much-needed cycling event for the city. The Cycle Federation of India extends its full support and we are very happy to get associated with Vodafone India to make this event successful,” 

That was a thrilling program for both participants and the spectators. There were people of all ages.

written on Monday, 10 Feb 2014

SPORTS DAY - (ಕ್ರೀಡೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೧೪)

JANUARY 12, 2014

ACHARYA PATHASHALA, BENGALURU

Inauguration

It was on Sunday, January 12, 2014, sports day of Shivalli Smartha Brahmana Mahaparishat at Acharya Pathashala Grounds at Basavanagudi, Benagluru. The atmosphere reminded of the days we used to have KREEDOTSAVA of Karnataka Sangha, Dubai, for many years.....

MARCH PAST

So we were there at the venue at 9.30am when the registrations were going on and the gathering was about to start the function. After the ususal welcome, inauguration by the Chief Guest, events started with childrens race. The usual 50m race, 100m race for various age groups, musical chair for children, and throwball for ladies.

THROWBALL MATCH

Large yougsters were attracted the event as CRICKET was there and I think there were about 8 teams and they started about 11.00 am.
There was also march past by all those who gathered...... and lunch with bisi bele baath and mosaranna.
As we were tired after lunch and weather was hot, we decided to leave after 2pm
It was a good reminder of the by-gone days.
written on 17 Jan 2014