Mumbai runners gear up for 12-hour ultra run at Shivaji Park

The preparation for 12-hour 'ultra run' scheduled at Shivaji Park on August 15 is in full swing. The preparatory run for eight hours was organised by a Thane-based wellness group 'Runtastics Dil Se' on Sunday and runners who excel in ultra run from Thane, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai participated in the event.

K Haridasan Nair an ex-servicemen, a runner with an experience of 30 years and who conceptualised the programme, said, "More than 100 runners came for the practice run and the event was a big hit as they prepared themselves for 12-hour 'ultra run."

The practice started at 5am from Airoli via Kanjurmarg and finished at Airoli around 1pm. The loop of 5km was meticulously designed by an experienced runner.