"Ein herz für Kinder" - Run around the alster lake for 7.5 kms

When one has lived considerable amount of time in Hamburg, one can never forget the beautiful picturesque view of Alster Lake in their life. Recently had a great chance to run along the Aussenalster (Outer Alster) for a distance of 7.4 kms in 51 minutes along with my MBA classmates and my good friend Ratheesh. This event was sponsored by Allianz, the German insurance giant for a good cause “Ein Herz für Kinder” – Love for Children.

Thanks to Northern Institute of Technology Management who initiated us to take part in this event. There is another program running called “One of us”. It’s an initiative taken by all the alumni’s of NIT to sponsor one student from under developed or developing nation enabling him to study at NIT. Part of the contributions of this run goes to this cause as well.

It’s a great experience to run along the banks of Alster with perfect sunshine. The event was organized to perfection with lovely T-shirts, start kits, massages after the run and of course beverages. Hats off to Raghav, three year old kid who ran 200m race along with his counterparts. It was a great day of picnic near the Alster Lake. Thanks to my good friend Prbau who motivated me to practise after the work. It’s a good feeling to run for a good cause and simultaneously keeping an eye on the tummy ;)

Cheers,
Sathish Kumar S