Bajaj Electricals Lights up the Dream Win of a Billion Indians! SP RTS Special Issue 6 Apr-Jun 2011 Aerial view of the Wankhede Stadium and Marine Drive, both illuminated by Bajaj Electricals. We at Bajaj Electricals proudly celebrate Team India's historic World Cup 2011 victory. We are privileged to have played an important part in this glorious triumph. The entire illumination system (including the first-ever 72-metre high mast) of the refurbished Wankhede Stadium was designed and executed by us. We created a befitting atmosphere for an electrifying victory. Shabash India! You have made more than a billion hearts deliriously proud. Other cricket stadia illuminated by Bajaj Electricals include: M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, Bangalore Green Park Cricket Stadium, Kanpur Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Cricket Stadium, Jaipur Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Maharani Usha Raje Cricket Stadium, Indore SCA Cricket Stadium, Rajkot. For enquiries contact: Engineering & Projects BU, Bajaj Electricals Ltd., 15/17, Sant Savta Marg, Reay Road, Mumbai 400010. Tel.: 23765000. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.bajajelectricals.com An Engineering & Projects BU Initiative. FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK In the very recent past, as well as over the past year, sport has really grabbed the imagination of India and Indians. Most recently, the Cricket World Cup, virtually held in our own backyard, generated more than its usual hysteria with India emerging victorious. In January, the focus was on the Mumbai Marathon – now amongst the world’s ten largest marathons. Before that, the Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games, the Football World Cup, plus the exploits of our stars of tennis, badminton, hockey, athletics and other disciplines, demanded our attention. Dear EPDians, Dear EPDians, Of the international mega events that happened over the past few months, we at Bajaj Electricals have been closely associated with the just concluded Cricket World Cup, as well as the Commonwealth Games. Not in terms of participation, but illumination! April 2011 has brought some really happy tidings. We have closed another eventful year on a high note. The team effort across our project sites, branches, regions, offices and manufacturing units, has enabled us to cross the ` 850 cr mark, with record sales of ` 240 cr in March alone. As the country’s leader in sports lighting, we bagged and executed the very prestigious illumination contract for the refurbished Wankhede Stadium, venue of the Cricket World Cup final. April 2nd was a proud and thrilling day for everyone at Bajaj, as India played out and won the final – an event rendered resplendent by the worldclass lighting designed and executed by us. There has been a lot of pressure during the year 2010-11 due to low sales, impact on profitability, increased working capital, etc. It has been a good learning experience for all of us and, in the end, we have emerged stronger and ready to take on the challenges of 2011-12. Months earlier, we lit up key areas linked with the Commonwealth Games – the Games village, the external area of the main stadium, approach roads, Delhi airport and metro; besides installing signages and street furniture around Delhi. First, our cup of cheer overflowed thanks to the stupendous performance of our Men in Blue – winning cricket’s biggest event after 28 long years. Right on cue, EPDians have also shown their mettle, returning an outstanding turnover of nearly ` 240 cr in March. This, after a really sluggish start to the last financial year, which only makes the performance even sweeter. It all sets things up nicely for FY 2011-12 to return to glory times, especially in terms of profits and execution. The company’s theme for this year is Dominate 2011 . I am EPisodes is delighted that the theme for this latest issue of Episodes somewhat similar – Sports! Because sports is all about aspiring to be the best and hence dominate your sphere. Let us ride the momentum and promise ourselves that we will strive harder to be the best in everything we do. The sum total of our best efforts will make the company the best and dominate. Let’s make great things happen in FY 2011-12. Jai ho ! Several landmark projects have been executed during the year and many prestigious orders have been received. The Wankhede Stadium lighting project – where Team India lifted the World Cup 2011, under Bajaj floodlights, bringing glory and happiness to a billion Indians – was the highlight of the year and a grand beginning to our new year 2011-12. With so much linkage to sport, it made eminent sense to stance this issue as a sports’ special. While some of our regular features find their way into this issue, the broad focus is sport. From showcasing the Wankhede Stadium, to revisiting other stadia that we have illuminated, to the exploits of sportspersons within our own fold, the general texture of this episode revolves around sport. Maybe it’s reminder enough for the more sedentary amongst us to start out on an exercise regimen. To get you going, there’s a timely article on running too within these pages. Happy reading. To borrow a popular sports term, we hope this issue provides an adrenaline rush. Special Projects and TLT Division are now in the ` 300 cr league, with Highmast Division also set to join that league in 2011-12. With full support from our Ranjangaon team, FY 2011-12 will see the EPDian become a ` 1000 cr plus BU team and return to profitable growth. - Editorial Team Wish you all a great and successful year ahead!! ANANT BAJAJ Executive Director Bajaj Electricals Ltd. LALIT MEHTA Executive President (E&P BU) Bajaj Electricals Ltd. 01 INSIDE STORY A Different Ball Game A f t e r d e c a d e s o f b e i n g a n a t i o n n o t e x a c t l y k n o w n f o r i t s s p o r t i n g p r o w e s s , I n d i a s t a n d s p o i s e d t o d a y o n a s p r i n g b o a r d t h a t h a s t h e p o t e n t i a l o f c a t a p u l t i n g i t t o t h e s t a t u s o f f u t u r e s p o r t s s u p e r p o w e r . T h e o p t i m i s m i s n ' t m i s p l a c e d . W h i l e , i n t h e p a s t , s p o r t i n g s u c c e s s w a s l i m i t e d t o h o c k e y d o m i n a t i o n , f l a s h e s o f c r i c k e t i n g b r i l l i a n c e a n d t h e o d d h e r o i c s i n t e n n i s , b a d m i n t o n , c u e s p o r t s a n d w e i g h t l i f t i n g , t h e n e w m i l l e n n i u m h a s s e e n s p o r t s i n I n d i a t a k e o f f , n o t j u s t i n t e r m s o f i n t e r n a t i o n a l s u c c e s s , b u t f a n f o l l o w i n g a n d e v e n i n f r a s t r u c t u r e . I n d e e d , w e a r e f i n a l l y b e c o m i n g a s p o r t s m i n d e d , i f n o t s p o r t s c r a z y n a t i o n . INSIDE STORY The story begins Path-breaking start O u r t r y s t w i t h s p o r t s l i g h t i n g c a n b e t r a c e d b a c k t o T h e f i r s t f o r a y i n t o s t a d i u m l i g h t i n g h a p p e n e d i n 1 9 9 6 1 9 9 6 , a y e a r a f t e r B a j a j ? s L i g h t i n g P r o j e c t s S e r v i c e s w h e n a `1 . 7 5 c r o r e o r d e r w a s w o n f o r t h e f l o o d l i g h t i n g ( L P S ) w a s r e n a m e d E n g i n e e r i n g & P r o j e c t s D i v i s i o n o f B a n g a l o r e ' s C h i n n a s w a m y I n t e r n a t i o n a lC r i c k e t ( E P D ) . A s L P S , t h e b u s i n e s s m e r e l y p r o v i d e d l i g h t i n g S t a d i u m . A l t h o u g h t h e s c o p e w a s l i m i t e d t o d e s i g n f o r p o w e r p l a n t s a n d o t h e r i n d u s t r i a lf a c i l i t i e s . E P D a n d s u p p l y o f q u a l i t y f l o o d l i g h t s ( 2 k W U l t r a s p o r t s i g n a l l e d a p a r a d i g m s h i f t , w i t h t h e b u s i n e s s b e i n g f l o o d l i g h t s f r o m G E , U S A ) , i t w a s a p a t h b r e a k i n g r e s t r u c t u r e d i n t o s p e c i a l i s e d d i v i s i o n s . T h e e m p h a s i s e x p e r i e n c e g i v e n t h a t , b a c k t h e n , s p o r t s l i g h t i n g w a s a w a s n o w o n d e s i g n i n g a n d e n g i n e e r i n g e l e c t r i c a ln a s c e n t c o n c e p t e s p e c i a l l y i n c r i c k e t , a s m o s t g a m e s p r o j e c t s e v e n e y e i n g t u r n k e y a s s i g n m e n t s . w e r e t h e n l i m i t e d t o d a y l i g h t h o u r s . S p e c i a l P r o j e c t s d i v i s i o n w a s o n e o f t h e o f f s h o o t s o fB e i n g r e l a t i v e l y u n e x p l o r e d t e r r i t o r y m a d e i t a h u g e t h i s r e s t r u c t u r i n g . A s t h e s c o p e o f B a j a j E l e c t r i c a l s 'c h a l l e n g e . 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M a y b e o u r l i g h t i n g w o r k e d i t s c h a r m ! F o r p o s s i b l y t h e f i r s t t i m e i n o u r e n t i r e h i s t o r y , w e c a n b o a s t o f i n t e r n a t i o n a l s u c c e s s a c r o s s t h e s p e c t r u m o f d i s c i p l i n e s , w i t h n e w h e r o e s e m e r g i n g e v e n i n b o x i n g , s h o o t i n g , w r e s t l i n g , a t h l e t i c s , m o t o r s p o r t s a n d g o l f . B u t t o s u s t a i n t h e m o m e n t u m , s p o r t i n g i n f r a s t r u c t u r e i n t h e c o u n t r y h a s g o t t o b e t a k e n t o t h e n e x t l e v e l . A s I n d i a p a y s g r e a t e r a t t e n t i o n t o t h i s c r i t i c a l a r e a , w e a t B a j a j E l e c t r i c a l s c a n p r o u d l y s t a t e t h a t w e h a v e p l a y e d a s i g n i f i c a n t r o l e i n m a k i n g i t a r e a l i t y . M . C h i n n a s w a m y C r i c k e t S t a d i u m , B a n g a l o r e . 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T h e `4 . 1 2 c r o r e d e a l o u t d o o r a n d 1 9 i n d o o r s t a d i a . i n 2 0 0 1 w a s o u r f i r s t t u r n k e y p r o j e c t , a n d i n c l u d e d d e s i g n ,e n g i n e e r i n g ,s u p p l y ,i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o m m i s s i o n i n g o f a l l e q u i p m e n t . R a j i v G a n d h i C r i c k e t S t a d i u m , H y d e r a b a d . 02 03 INSIDE STORY INSIDE STORY W h a t m a d e i t e x t r a s p e c i a l w a s t h a t i t w a s w o n i n t h e i l l u m i n a t i o n o fn e w l y c o n s t r u c t e d w o r l d c l a s s f a c e o f t o u g h c o m p e t i t i o n f r o m e s t a b l i s h e d p l a y e r s . A s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e f o r a v a r i e t y o f s p o r t s , i n c l u d i n g f o o t b a l l , o u r R a n j a n g o a n U n i t w a s j u s t b e i n g c o m m i s s i o n e d a ta t h l e t i c s a n d t e n n i s . t h e t i m e , t h e h i g h m a s t s a n d f l o o d l i g h t f i x t u r e s w e r e E a c h s p o r t p r e s e n t e d a u n i q u e c h a l l e n g e , w h i c h w a s i m p o r t e d f r o m A b a c u s L i g h t i n g , U K w i t h w h o m w e h a d f u r t h e r h e i g h t e n e d a t t h e m u l t i p u r p o s e i n d o o r s t a d i a . t i e d u p f o r s p o r t s l i g h t i n g p r o j e c t s i n I n d i a . B u t t h e a r y i n g i l l u m i n a t i o n l e v e l s f o r d i f f e r e n t d i s c i p l i n e s e n t i r e d e s i g n a n d e n g i n e e r i n g w a s f u l f i l l e d i n h o u s e .V m e a n t a s w i t c h i n g c i r c u i t h a d t o b e i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t o T h e r e s u l t w a s h i g h l y a p p r e c i a t e d b y a l l c o n c e r n e d , t h e d e s i g n . A t t h e f o o t b a l ls t a d i u m , t h e s p e c t a t o r w h o m a r v e l e d a t t h e e x c e l l e n t u n i f o r m l i g h t i n g w i t h s t a n d s c a n o p y e x t e n d i n g 3 0 m e t r e s t o w a r d s t h e m i n i m a l ? s p i l l l i g h t ? . Badminton Court, Balewadi, Pune. B y c o m p l e t i n g t h e e n t i r e j o b w i t h i n a r e c o r d 6 0 d a y s , a n e w b e n c h m a r k h a d b e e n s e t . O u r u l t i m a t e r e w a r d c a m e i n t h e f o r m o f t h e c o m p l e t i o n c e r t i f i c a t e f r o m R a j a s t h a n C r i c k e t A s s o c i a t i o n t h a t w a x e d e l o q u e n t : ? . . . t h e e x c e l l e n t f l o o d l i g h t i n g w o r k b y B a j a jw a s a p p r e c i a t e d b y i n t e r n a t i o n a lt e a m m e m b e r s , m a t c h r e f e r e e s , t e l e v i s i o n c r e w a n d s p e c t a t o r s ? . Athletic Stadium, Balewadi, Pune. Bigger and better p l a y i n g a r e a , f u r t h e r c o m p l i c a t e d t h e i l l u m i n a t i o n d e s i g n p l a n . B u t o n c e a g a i n t h e i n g e n u i t y o f o u r H O T h i n g s w e r e r e a l l y h o t t i n g u p n o w . W e w e r e r e a d y t o d e s i g n t e a m w o n t h e d a y . t a k e o n , n o t j u s t b i g g e r b u t , e v e n d i v e r s e p r o j e c t s . 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B u t b y n o w , S p e c i a lP r o j e c t s h a d b e c o m e a p r o a r o u n d s u c h m a t t e r s ; y e t a g a i n c o m m i s s i o n i n g t h e p r o j e c t a h e a d o f s c h e d u l e a n d t o t h e s a t i s f a c t i o n o f a l l c o n c e r n e d . Raising the bar B y n o w , a d e p t a t r a i s i n g t h e b a r , t h i s B a j a j d i v i s i o n b e c a m e t h e f i r s t i n I n d i a t o i m p l e m e n t t h e s i x m a s t s y s t e m i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h l a t e s t I C C s t i p u l a t i o n s . T h e v e n u e w a s t h e R a j i v G a n d h iI n t e r n a t i o n a lC r i c k e t S t a d i u m a t U p p a l ,H y d e r a b a d ,w h e r e a n o t h e r i m p r e s s i v e t e c h n i c a lp r e s e n t a t i o n a n d e c o n o m i c a l p r o p o s a l p u s h e d o t h e r e s t a b l i s h e d n a m e s o u t o f t h e r e c k o n i n g . 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M a d e f r o m a b l e n d o f p u l v e r i z e d s a n d s t o n e a n d p o l y m e r a n d a v a i l a b l e i n s o l i d s a n d s k i n f i n i s h , i t f i n d s e x t e n s i v e u s e i n c o m p o s i t e s , a r c h i t e c t u r e , l a n d s c a p i n g a n d o u t d o o r l i v i n g p r o d u c t s . A s C a s t l e R o c k c a n b e m o u l d e d i n t o c o m p l e x s h a p e s , i t i s e x p l o i t e d b o t h i n d o o r s a n d o u t d o o r s s o m e t i m e s b e t t e r , t o l e r a n c e s . f i n d i n g a p p l i c a t i o n a s w a l l c l a d d i n g , a n d f l o o r p a t t e r n s T h e i n c o r p o r a t i o n o f s p e c i a l r e s i n s a n d a d d i t i v e s i n a n d l a n d s c a p e s f o r w a t e r b o d i e s . A s r o c k w a l l s t h e y G R P c o m p o s i t e s g i v e s t h e m o u t s t a n d i n g r e s i s t a n c e a r e v e r y p o p u l a r a m o n g s t a d v e n t u r e s e e k e r s . t o f i r e .O n c e c o n s i d e r e d o n l y i n s p a c e a g e T h e i n n a t e p r o p e r t i e s o f C a s t l e R o c k a d d t o i t s a p p l i c a t i o n s , t h i s v e r s a t i l e m a t e r i a l h a s b e c o m e a p a r t u n i v e r s a l a p p e a l . B e s i d e s b e i n g e a s i l y m a l l e a b l e , i t i s o f e v e r y d a y l i f e r o u t i n e l y u s e d i n a u t o m o b i l e s , b o a t s , 2 l i g h t w e i g h t ( a r o u n d 5 k g s / m ) , y e t p o s s e s s e s a v e r y g o l f c l u b s , e t c . h i g h s t r e n g t h t o w e i g h t r a t i o , i s l o w m a i n t e n a n c e a n d W o o d e n f i n i s h w a l l c l a d d i n g S t o n e f i n i s h w a l l c l a d d i n g G R P c o m p o s i t e s h e l p o v e r c o m e c i v i lc o n s t r u c t i o n c h a l l e n g e s s u c h a s r e s t o r a t i o n o f s t r u c t u r a l i n t e g r i t y , i n c r e a s i n g l o a d b e a r i n g c a p a b i l i t i e s a n d e n h a n c i n g s t r e n g t h a n d s t i f f n e s s o f a g i n g s t r u c t u r e s . B e s i d e s h e l p i n g r e s t o r e o l d b u i l d i n g s , t h e y c a n a l s o b e u s e d t o c r e a t e e x t e r n a lf a c a d e s f o r c o m m e r c i a ls t r u c t u r e s , t h u s c i r c u m v e n t i n g t h e n e e d t o s h u t d o w n o p e r a t i o n s f o r p r o l o n g e d c o n s t r u c t i o n a c t i v i t i e s . 14 15 B r i s t o C h a i r s a n d B e n c h e s ACTION REPLAY GENERALLY SPEAKING The Joy of Running C C a a u u g g h h t t i i n n A A c c t t i i o o n n -By Milton Frank It can safely be called the mother of all sports. Because for any other physical sport, you must first be able to run. The past few years have seen a mega running boom across the country – especially in the bigger cities, Mumbai and Bangalore in particular. Thanks to events like the world class Mumbai Marathon (now amongst the world’s Top 10 marathons), the running bug has caught on big time. People who have never run, suddenly want to be a part of the experience. This article attempts to give you a heads-up on how to get started. Unlike most other sports, the beauty of running is that to get going, you need neither infrastructure, nor major equipment, nor other people. People run on city streets, mud or synthetic tracks, cross-country trails, beaches and just about any land surface. Heat, cold, wind, rain... nothing can stop a determined runner. G e t t i n g S t a r t e d u l f i l l i n g t h e B a j a j D r e a m : T e a m B a j a j a t t h e D r e a m R u n e v e n t W e a r e p r o u d t h a t a f e w a m o n g s t u s a r e s t i l l v e r y a c t i v eF o f t h e 2 0 1 1 M u m b a i M a r a t h o n . i n s p o r t , a n d r e g u l a r l y p a r t i c i p a t e a t a c o m p e t i t i v e o r l e i s u r e l e v e l . A t t h e 2 0 1 1 M u m b a i M a r a t h o n ( h e l d o n t h 1 6 J a n ) w h i c h r a n k s a m o n g s t t h e w o r l d ? s t o p t e n m a r a t h o n s , s e v e r a l o f o u r p e o p l e p a r t i c i p a t e d e i t h e r i n t h e 2 1 K m H a l f M a r a t h o n o r t h e s h o r t e r D r e a m R u n . Of course, there are a few precautions before you start out. First consult your doctor and get a basic check done to confirm that you are fit to run. That out of the way, get yourself some basic gear – the most important being running shoes... shoes specifically made for running. Firm, cushioned sole, light in weight, airy, breathable upper material, these shoes shouldn’t feel tight around any part of the foot. Next comes comfortable socks – preferably short ankle length, not of heavy material. Likewise the shirt, vest, shorts or track pants should ideally be of lighter breathable material. Not cotton which retains perspiration and becomes heavy and sticky, but dry-fit material that actually wicks away sweat. Especially in colder weather, keep a track suit or top handy, and cover up as soon as your workout is done. When doing large distances, apply Vaseline beforehand to areas prone to blistering. Blisters are the result of constant friction of the shoe or clothing with the skin. H i t t h e R o u t e You’re all set now. Find yourself a running route or playground – any flat surface without nasty surprises. Start with a stretching routine that addresses the hamstring, thighs and calves. Stretches that make you feel good and not strained. You can source these off the internet. Stretching before running is very important, especially for early morning runners – because the body needs to warm up to minimise the risk of injury while exercising. M i l t o n F r a n k o f t h e E d i t o r i a lT e a m , e n r o u t e t h e M u m b a i H a l f M a r a t h o n ( 2 1 K m s ) w h i c h h e c o m p l e t e d i n 1 h r , 4 5 m i n s , t o p l a c e 1 4 4 t h o u t o f o v e r 1 0 , 0 0 0 s t a r t e r s . A l o n g d i s t a n c e r u n n e r f o r n e a r l y 3 0 y e a r s n o w , h i s o t h e r r e c e n t p e r f o r m a n c e s i n c l u d e t h e G o a p e c i a l P e r f o r m a n c e : R o h i t P a n d y a , A m i t S h a r m a a n d R i v e r H a l f M a r a t h o n i n 1 h r , 4 4 m i n s , a n d t h e T h a n eS K . N . S a t y a l a l l f r o m S p e c i a l P r o j e c t s , s u c c c e s s f u l l y c o m p l e t e d H a l f M a r a t h o n i n 1 h r , 4 6 m i n s . t h e H a l f M a r a t h o n ( 2 1 K m ) a t t h e 2 0 1 1 M u m b a i M a r a t h o n . 16 Never make the mistake of doing big distances on your very first day or week. Chances are you will feel all pumped up and run harder, faster or longer than you should. Running is all about baby steps to the desired level. Start with as short a distance as you can manage without going out of breath. Stop the moment breathing becomes difficult or if you feel any discomfort. Remember, there’s always another day to run. Milton Frank, part of the Editorial Team, is a passionate long distance runner who regularly competes in official marathon events. 17 GENERALLY SPEAKING In your first several weeks, do not try to run every day. Alternate days will give your body time to recover. Rest and diet are very important too. Hydration even more so. Hydration is nothing but drinking water through the day and not just when you run. Cut out junk foods and aerated drinks. When doing really large distances, switch to a carbohydrate-heavy diet around those days. Again, you can source these foods from the internet. Move up with Caution Only once you reach a level of comfort with a particular distance, move up to the next distance. Never make the mistake of linearly increasing distances with every run. Designate one day in the week, when time isn’t a limitation, to do a longer run. All other days do shorter and slower runs. Keep a running log – it gives you dry and have a warm bath. Winter is the best season for running. The weather makes it far easier once you’re sufficiently warmed up. By contrast hot weather can sap you completely – in summer it is advisable to run easier and shorter distances and constantly hydrate or even run with a small easy-hold water bottle. While running on roads, face the traffic. When running early morning or late night, wear light coloured clothing or fluorescent/reflective strips to warn drivers of your presence. Running with music provides an adrenaline rush; but dangerously, it can distract from ambient sounds like car horns. Remember, you do not own the road, so run with a sense of caution and constant awareness of your surroundings. THE WORLD OF SPORT The World of Sport It may be strange, but it’s still sport! l Mountaineer Christopher Timms, of New Zealand, survived the longest recorded fall in history – sliding 7,500 ft down an ice face of Mt. Elie de Beaumont. While his companion was killed, Timms amazingly suffered just a concussion, cuts and bruises. l The first major auto race was held in 1894 in France. The winning car had a top speed of about 11 mph. l For a brief period, there was a sport in the USSR called face slapping. In 1931, two fighters slapped each other's bloodied faces for 30 hours. The contest was finally l The largest crowd ever to attend a soccer match was during the 1950 World Cup final between Brazil against Uruguay. A paid attendance of 173,830 was registered at the Maracanã stadium, although the actual attendance estimate is said to be closer to 210,000. l Although it seems otherwise, no high jumper can stay off While running requires no company, it is always better – and easier – to run with a friend or a group. There will always be a group of runners in your neighbourhood or town. If you don’t know where they are, link with them through an online forum such as www.runnersforlife.com. That’s a pulsating, vibrant online community of very passionate runners of varying abilities. the ground for more than one second. l The average marathon runner's heart beats about 175 times per minute during a race. A typical adult's heart beats 68 times a minute at rest. l Over 80% of professional boxers have suffered brain damage. l The number of possible ways of playing just the first four moves on each side in a game of chess is 318,979,564,000. halted by spectators, because both fighters refused to quit. a perspective of the progress made. Very importantly, never increase your weekly or single long run mileage by more than 10% over the previous one. Read body signs. Never run with a fever. If you have any discomfort, do not run. Get injuries checked immediately by a doctor. A runner’s injury mostly affects the ankles, knees, feet, legs and lower back. Which is why it is always advisable to run on a softer surface. Cemented, tiled or stone roads are the worst culprits. Asphalt (tarred) roads are slightly better. But ideally find yourself a mud track for the bulk of your runs. A standard track loop will also accurately determine the distance run. However, instead of targeting distances, target running time – not speed but length. On occasion, hit the beach, as sand is the softest natural surface you can run on. But do not make the mistake of doing all your runs on sand – the loose surface can lead to a different kind of strain. If you must, stay on the wet sand. The thumb rule is: harder the surface, greater the risk of injury but easier the effort. Vice versa for softer surfaces. Ideally mix up your running surfaces, but do the bulk on flat mud or grass tracks or trails. l Poland's Stanislawa Walasiewicz won the women's 100 meter race at the 1932 Olympics, becoming the first woman to break the 12-second barrier. When she was killed in 1980 in a robbery attempt, an autopsy determined that she was actually male. l Overarm bowling was initially illegal. It was introduced by Kent cricketer, John Willes, having learnt it from his sister who found her skirt was getting in the way when she tried to bowl underarm! A Runner Forever You may never compete in a running event, leave alone a marathon. But that’s the entire beauty of running. It is as much for those with a competitive frame of mind, as for those that want to stay fit and healthy, bust stress or just make new friends. There are few simpler joys than the beautiful sense of exhaustion after an evening run. Or that circulation-promoting trot out at the crack of dawn to keep you in good spirits through your work day. Anytime, Anywhere. Finally, running is the only physical sport where you can go on and on – even in competition. As the indefatigable Fauja Singh has shown. A runner of Indian origin, who will turned 100 in April, and world record holder in the Over-90 category, he ran full marathons (42 km) till a few years ago, and still competes in half marathons (21 km). Running in the rain is a beautiful experience. However, avoid heavy rains – during flooding you never know where your next step will land. Advisable also to wear a waterproof cap to keep your head dry. When done, head straight for home, wipe yourself Take up to running – the benefits far outstrip the efforts. The key is to start, and start today. Because tomorrow never comes. Leave you with the runners’ motto... Keep miling and keep smiling. 18 l A chess match between Dr. Munro MacLennan and Lawrence Grant began in 1926, but wasn’t complete even half a century later. The contestants made their moves by corresponding through mail. Inspirational Sports Quotes A Winning Attitude You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy. Champions aren't made in the gym. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. - Arthur Ashe (1975 Wimbledon champion) - Muhammed Ali (Greatest boxer of all time) Champions keep playing until they get it right. - Billie Jean King (Tennis legend) An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head. I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. - Emil Zatopek (Four-time Olympic gold medallist) Victory belongs to the most persevering. - Michael Jordan (Basketball superstar) - Napoleon 19 TIME OUT STAR GAZING W O G C A N O D A R A M I P J B R Y A N T O C O M A N E C I O N A I C R A M E W R L N E Z N I C K L A U S O E E I I A T F S D E L A Z T N N J N S D I A P H R Y U S A Y G O K S M P S L Y B R A D M A N R T O I S I E A V O I T N G O D I R D H R H N U Z U T A E R A G O A A Contest E P C N C R O B E T N O L T H R E H C A M U H C S W T R Y B E X A S O B E R S M B E L S A D I N K K O N Y E R V A G O Z E D D A V O L I T A R V A N B F H T R O W S E L R A H C O U The Word Grid contest returns! And its theme, in keeping with the rest of this issue, is sport! Hidden in the adjacent grid are the names of 30 of the greatest sporting legends of all time. The names (surnames mostly, but a first, full and pet name each, as well) are placed horizontally, vertically, diagonally and even backwards and forwards – but each name in a single direction only. To help you, the distribution is: 3 each from Football, Cricket, Tennis, Hockey, Boxing and Athletics; 2 each from Swimming, Golf, Basketball and Formula One; and 1 each from Cycling, Gymnastics, Badminton and Motorcycling. Circle out the 30 names and rush in your entry to us. In case of no all-correct entries those that get the most right answers will be declared winners. Entry is open to everybody, not just EPDians. Entries may be emailed to [email protected] or sent to Editorial Team – EPisodes, Engineering & Projects BU, Reay Road, Mumbai, to reach latest by 10th June 2011. Two lucky winners will receive attractive gifts. Don't forget to fill in your personal details (whatever's applicable) on the coupon below and mail it along with the grid. Winners' names will be featured in the next issue of EPisodes. Name: _____________________________________________ TIME OUT s n o i t a l u Congrat Photo Op Winners n d 2 P r i z e : " R o s e P o r c e l a i n e i n M a u r i t i u s " N . K . K a d a m , D y . M a n a g e r ( P l a n t E n g g . ) , R a n j a n g a o n . s t 1 P r i z e : " F a c i n g t h e R h i n o " K a r t i k J o g i , H R E & P B U , H O . Address: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Designation: ________________________________________ Branch Office: _______________________________________ Contact #: __________________________________________ e-mail address: ______________________________________ r d 3 P r i z e : " T h e M o o n i n m y h a n d " U n m e s h a M u l a n g e r i , A s s t . M a n a g e r , E & P , H O . This is the contest to bring out the photographer in you. To stand a chance to win, send in original photographs you have recently clicked, which are creative or interesting in some way. There is no theme to this contest, so keep your digital or mobile camera handy, because you never know when and where that opportunity for an offbeat picture may present itself – and give you the chance to win an attractive gift. Entries maybe be emailed to [email protected] as jpegs; or as printed photos sent to Editorial Team - EPisodes, Engineering & Projects BU, Reay Road, Mumbai, to reach latest by 10th June 2011. Don't forget to add your personal and contact details. E d i t o r i a l T e a m F a t i m a , P r a d n y a , R u p a l i a n d S e e m a o f E & P B U . B e e n a a n d A n i l o f A d v e r t i s i n g & B r a n d D e v e l o p m e n t . C o n t e n t C o n s u l t a n t M i l t o n F r a n k D e s i g n D e s i g n F a r m A d v e r t i s i n g P v t . L t d . a r t @ d e s i g n f a r m . c o . i n P r i n t e r K a m a t P r i n t e r s , M u m b a i . F o r P r i v a t e c i r c u l a t i o n o n l y . N o p a r t o f t h e m a g a z i n e c a n b e r e p r o d u c e d i n T h e E & P B U T e a m a t t h e 1 1 0 % M e e t i n M a u r i t i u s a f a v o u r e d t o u r i s t d e s t i n a t i o n . a n y f o r m w i t h o u t d u e p e r m i s s i o n o f t h e e d i t o r . 20 21
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