The himalayan rush @ Begnas

Located some 10 km southeast of Pokhara, the serene Begnas Tal is already a popular destination for hiking and trekking as it forms the final leg of the popular Annapurna skyline trek.



Sports and outdoor lovers, and particularly aficionados of running, swimming and cycling, will have all the reasons to get excited about the upcoming Himalayan Rush Triathlon. [break]



A triathlon is a multi-sport event involving cycling, running and swimming.



The organizers of the triathlon inform that the event as an outcome of their passion for running, and Begnas Tal isanother passion which they wish to share through the triathlon.



One of the organizers of the event, Pawan Rana, underscores the fact that Begnas is much cleaner than most lakes in Nepal and comparatively better suited for such an event. Thus it offers the perfect setting for a triathlon.







Furthermore, the scenic and tranquil area of Begnas Tal will offer participants not only a challenging and invigorating experience but also an opportunity to reconnect with nature in the lap of the Annapurna Range.



Rana elucidates the need for a triathlon for young city dwellers and states, “The youth of Kathmandu are confined within the city and with this triathlon, we aim to introduce newer, younger athletes to the tradition of a triathlon and help them learn healthy habits.”



Himalayan Rush is set to take place on February 24, 2012.



Rana describes the event as being an opportunity for professional and amateur athletes alike. Keeping this in mind, the triathlon will consist of two distances—a sprint distance, and a standard distance.



A standard distance will require participants to swim 1.5 kilometers, cycle for 40 kilometers and run 10 kilometers.



The shorter sprint distance, targeted to less experienced runners, will require participants to cover half the standard distance – swim for 750 meters, cycle for 20 kilometers, run for five kilometers.



Proceedings from the event will be used to organize a general health camp that the participants can take part in after the event, and to fund a local school in the area.



For those interested in participating in the event, registration is open at its website www.himalayanrush.com

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