Message from The Organiser

Don't Cha Want This? I received this email from the Standard Chartered Run, Bangkok organiser today. Hmmm….I’m packed and ready for Bangkok….I can see myself pigging out at the ice-cream buffet already and admiring the gorgeous medal.…(Insert delightful squeal here) October 25, 2005 Standard Chartered Run Athlete Newsletter Dear Runners, Thank you for your support of the Standard Chartered Run. The response has been outstanding and we are anticipating a full field of runners come Saturday. In fact, we are about to close entries for the 3KM event as we have just about sold out. This is especially exciting as 100% of your entry fee will go towards eye restorations for those that need our help most.In addition to thanking you for your support, we wanted to update and remind you of a number of race related issues. Distance Markers There will be distance markers at 500 meter intervals (every half KM) on the run. The aid stations and medical points are as per the map on the website and entry form. Note that the aid station at Benjakiti is a double aid station meaning that you may obtain aid (including iced sponges) as you enter and leave the Park. Pls. help us to drop sponges in the vicinity of the aid station so that these can be re-cycled for runners behind you. Energy Gels - 11KM We will be providing iced energy gels at the last two aid stations on the 11Km run. For those runners in need of a little energy and who are not familiar with energy gels, pls. remember to consume the product with at least one cup of water and preferably two. This will provide you with approximately 30 minutes of energy. Pls. remember not to litter. A maximum of one gel per runner per aid station will be allowed. Race Rules Please take time to read and study the official race rules which can be found on the official event website, www.standardcharteredrun.com In particular for the 3KM run, please remember that the eye-mask must be worn so that it fully covers your eyes and remember that it must be worn by the same runner for the entire race (cannot be exchanged). We will have spotters on the course monitoring adherence to this and other rules. For the 11KM run, please take particular care on the road parts of the course (as you know, we cannot completely close roads in Bangkok) and also please take extreme care on the steep green steps (please no running down the centre) on the bridge leading towards Lumpini Park. Goody Bag Collection Please remember that your goody bag can be collected at Lumpini Park from Friday. Please try and come down to the Park on Friday (8am - 7pm) to collect your bag early. This will prevent long lines on Saturday morning. The bag collection area will still be open on Saturday morning from 4:30am - 5:30am. On Saturday morning, it will be possible to leave personal belongings at the race Concierge area but please remember to leave any valuables at home as the race will not be responsible for the loss of any items. Race Results & Race Pictures Tentative race results will be posted on the event website later on Saturday. Note that we will have two photographers on the course and the best pictures will be posted on the event website by early next week. You are free to download these pictures for your personal use (Yippie!! FREE pictures!!!). Ice Cream Breakfast (Insert dripping saliva here) We hope that you will enjoy the Ice Cream Breakfast in the park that we have planned for you along with our big drum band and other entertainment. Please remember that you must wear the race provided wrist band (found in your goody bag) AND your race number to gain entry into the catering area. Race Day Drinks Please remember that it is very important to stay well hydrated the day before the race and during the race given Bangkok's high humidity and heat. The longer that you plan to be on the course, the more important this becomes. Please enjoy the unlimited supply of drinks that we provide, in addition to the iced sponges.We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, happy training and thank you again for your support of the Standard Chartered Run. BEST The Standard Chartered Run Team