Phoenix group supports ultra marathon runner

Hyderabad: City-based Phoenix Group, a diversified conglomerate having interests in realty, automobiles, power and mining, has announced its support to Raj Vadgama, India's top ultra marathon runner and founder of Xtreme Sports India. Vadgama is the only Indian amongst the 100 from across the world to participate in Bad Water Basin Run in 2019, known as world's biggest, toughest and prestigious race.

Bad Water Basin Run is considered as the world's toughest foot race covering 135 miles (217 km) in 48 hours non-stop, from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney in California. This the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet. The start line of the race is at Badwater Basin, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 285 feet below sea level and finishes at Whitney Portal, which is at 8,000 feet above sea level, the highest point in the United States.

Joe King, Group CEO of Phoenix Group, said, "We are very happy and proud to support Raj Vadgama, the only Indian in 2019 to participate in this most prestigious event, and we wish him all the success to complete the course and to return as a winner".

"Raj Vadgama will be performing a 6-hour dry run on May 19, along with his other runners from Hyderabad, and the run would be flagged off from the corporate office of Phoenix Group in Jubilee Hills. The run would cover areas of Jubilee hills, Nanakramguda, Madhapur, Financial district and will culminate at the headquarters of Phoenix Group", King said.

Raj Vadgama, said, "I am very glad to have Phoenix Group supporting me in my endeavour, and am looking forward to completing the most treacherous and toughest race in the world and bring honour to our country. I whole heartedly thank them and the city of Hyderabad for supporting me and in promoting the concept of 'Race to Fitness'."

The Badwater course covers three mountain ranges for a total of 4,450 metres of cumulative vertical ascent and 1,859 metres of cumulative descent. Competitors travel through landmarks like Mushroom Rock, Furnace Creek, Salt Creek, Devil's Cornfield, Devil's Golf Course, Stovepipe Wells, Panamint Springs, Keeler, Lone Pine, Alabama Hills, and the Sierra Nevada. The 42nd edition of The Badwater 135miles (217 KMS) is all set to take place from July 15 to 17 in California, USA.