Dear Swaras,
A shed is usually a small structure to store items away from the elements, in a field or garden. That doesn’t sound like something Swaras need, right?! But still, our run from The Shed in Mwimuto/Kitisuru was just what Swaras needed! With under a week now to go to until Kilimanjaro Marathon, all the training you could do has already been done, and whether you’re out to get a PB, or just out to have fun, the real countdown is finally on! We as a club wish you all the very best for your run, whatever your distance or your motivation. We encourage you to have fun, enjoy yourself, and encourage other runners, be they Swaras or any other runners, it goes a long way! See some photo highlights in the Starting Line: https://sway.office.com/iJc4byqCAYyGD1MF?ref=Link
KILIMANJARO MARATHON
BIBS
Those of you who shared your bib numbers, they will be waiting at your hotel reception if you are staying at Lutheran or Kilimanjaro Safaris Lodge. If you are staying anywhere else, you should collect them from Lutheran. If you did not give me your bib number personally or through the Google form which closed over a week ago, you will need to make arrangements to collect it yourself.
TRANSPORT
If travelling with the shuttles please ensure you are at Silver Springs hotel by 6.30am on Friday or Saturday (depending on the day you booked for) for a 7am departure. You will need to collect your paper tickets at the office there if you have not yet done so, so please ensure you are there before 7am. The buses will not be able to wait for latecomers. There is no parking on-site so please come by public means or get dropped off. Departure from Moshi on Sunday will be at 3pm, and on Monday morning at 6am from your hotel (if staying at Lutheran or Kilimanjaro Safaris). If staying anywhere please ensure you are at Lutheran or Kilimanjaro Safaris Lodge on time for the return bus.
RACE DAY
Each runner is responsible for getting themselves to the start line on time. So be sure to check the race details and have your race number on you and a good breakfast in you! The Swara hotels (Lutheran and Kiliamanjaro Safaris Lodge) will have breakfast ready early enough for your to take before your run.
HOTELS
Please pay for your accommodation directly to the hotel. Dinner will be available at Lutheran Hotel free of charge for those staying there. If you would like to take dinner at Lutheran, please contact me (the MC, Claire) to book, for an extra fee.
Any questions? Contact Claire, Whatsapp +33615209676, Safaricom +254702745372
NAIROBI RUN
If you are not attending Kilimanjaro Marathon, we invite you to run at Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary, following the marked routes (5, 10, 15, and 21km). Entry fee of 100-200ksh apply, payable by m-pesa. Please bring your own water in a reusable bottle or hydration pack.
Speed work!
The last speed work session before Kili is here! This week it will be on Wednesday not Thursday, from 5.30pm, at Impala Club, Ngong Road. You pay 100ksh entry fee directly to Impala Club (be sure to come with m pesa for this). Wear your Swara t shirt, and if you don’t have one, talk to Davis on the day!
New members
If ever anyone asks you ‘how do I become a member?’ then here is the newly refreshed link to send them where they can do everything to become a member right there and then and start running with us! https://urbanswaras.co.ke/new-members/
All of this and more can always be found in the Starting Line: https://sway.office.com/iJc4byqCAYyGD1MF?ref=Link
#MarathonReady