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Namma Run Bengaluru: Simple warm-up exercises to prepare your body before the marathon
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News18•06-10-2026, 16:54
Namma Run Bengaluru: Simple warm-up exercises to prepare your body before the marathon
- •News18 Kannada is organizing Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 on October 11 to promote fitness and a drug-free India.
- •Starting a run without proper warm-up puts excessive strain on muscles and joints, increasing injury risks.
- •A 10 to 15-minute dynamic warm-up increases blood circulation, raises muscle temperature, and wakes up the nervous system.
- •Key warm-up movements include leg swings, arm circles, high knees, butt kicks, and walking lunges.
- •The event features multiple categories including children runs, senior citizen walkathons, and a 21 km half marathon.
Key Questions Answered
Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 is organized by News18 Kannada and is scheduled to begin on October 11, 2026, at 5:30 AM at the Nice Road Toll Plaza, behind PES College, Hosakerehalli, Bengaluru.
Recommended warm-up exercises include walking or jogging slowly for 3 to 5 minutes, followed by dynamic movements like leg swings, arm circles, high knees, butt kicks, walking lunges, toe touches, and ankle circles or calf raises.
Categories include 1 km and 2 km fun runs for children, a 3 km walkathon for senior citizens, 5 km and 10 km fun runs for everyone, competitive 5 km and 10 km timed runs, and a 21 km half marathon category.
