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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Gaybombay's BHAG at Bandra on Sun. 13 Nov 2011


 
Gaybombay's BHAG (Bombay Homosexual Athletics Group), established in 2009, organizes athletics events for the LGBT community in Mumbai. This event will be a 10-round run in a park of about 3.75km in 45 minutes, followed by cool-off exercises and coconut water. We could go on for breakfast to a nearby restaurant if the group chooses.

Why?

There is a great need in the LGBT community of Mumbai for sports- or activity-based events and community-building. BHAG, starting with running, would like to encourage and provide the infrastructure for a sports culture within the gay community.

Where?

Joggers Park, Carter Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai

Nearest local train station: Bandra (on the Western line)
Nearest bus number and stop: 220; Jogger's Park / Perry Cross Road.

When?

Sunday MORNING, 13th November, 2011

Meeting Time: 0700-0715 hours at the Joggers Park ticket window.
Run: 0715 – 0800 hours inside Jogger's Park.
Stretching and Cool-offs: 0800 – 0830 hours in the central garden of Jogger's Park.

How?

Cost: Free (park entry and coconut water paid for by GB).

1. Wear: underwear, trackpants/shorts, a tee-shirt /sweatshirt/ singlet.
2. Bring: A small backpack containing deodorant, a handtowel, and a
bottle of water.
3. Eat: a light snack preferably an hour before running, and make sure you are well-hydrated.

Who?

The Run Leader this time is Sachin. He will be wearing a black cap, black t-shirt and black track pant and standing at the ticket window before the run at the stipulated time. The other participants will be members of the LGBT community of Mumbai.

For a report on the previous runs, please see the previous posts at http://bhagbombaybhag.wordpress.com/

If you have any questions write in to s4list @ yahoo . com This is a Gaybombay event and the general rules of a GB event apply.

See you there!

Regards,
Sachin
Run Leader
BHAG

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