Keyar - 2:10 DRHM 2026 Pacing

01

The Split Plan

Five phases, start to finish. Each block builds on the last — ease in, build strong, hold steady, stay smooth, then surge home. The cumulative time is what you glance at on course.

Settle

KM 1–2

Warm up. Ease into rhythm — don’t chase the fast starters.

6:20–6:25 /km

KM	Pace	Cumulative
1	6:25	0:06:25
2	6:20	0:12:45

Strong

KM 3–8

Strong but controlled. Save energy — don’t push down.

6:00 /km

KM	Pace	Cumulative
3	6:00	0:18:45
4	6:00	0:24:45
5	6:00	0:30:45
6	6:00	0:36:45
7	6:00	0:42:45
8	6:00	0:48:45

Steady

KM 9–14

Steady rhythm, still better than average pace. Settle the breathing.

6:05 /km

KM	Pace	Cumulative
9	6:05	0:54:50
10	6:05	1:00:55
11	6:05	1:07:00
12	6:05	1:13:05
13	6:05	1:19:10
14	6:05	1:25:15

Smooth

KM 15–20

Between average pace and 5s slower. Hold form, stay relaxed.

6:15 /km

KM	Pace	Cumulative
15	6:15	1:31:30
16	6:15	1:37:45
17	6:15	1:44:00
18	6:15	1:50:15
19	6:15	1:56:30
20	6:15	2:02:45

Surge

KM 21–21.1

Finish it. Controlled surge to the line — under 2:10, together.

Finish strong

KM	Pace	Cumulative
21	6:10	2:08:55
21.1	0:45	2:09:40

02

About Me

The person holding the flag. A little about who you’ll be running with on race morning.

Keyar Srinivasan

Chennai Runners · Official 2:10 Pacer

Hello runners! I’ll be your official 2:10 half marathon pacer for the Dream Runners Half Marathon 2026.

Running has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, and perseverance. Every race has taught me something new — not just about running, but about patience, discipline, and the power of believing in yourself.

As a pacer, my role is much more than holding a target pace. I’m here to help you stay relaxed, run consistently, manage your effort wisely, and keep you motivated from the first kilometre to the finish line. Throughout the race I’ll guide you with pacing cues, hydration reminders, and encouragement to help you stay focused and enjoy the experience.

How we’ll run the 2:10 bus

SettleStart easy and find your rhythm.

StrongBuild confidence while conserving energy.

SteadyStay consistent and trust the pace.

SmoothKeep your form relaxed and effort controlled.

SurgeFinish strong and celebrate together.

Whether you’re chasing your first 2:10 half marathon or aiming for another strong finish, let’s work together, trust the process, and make every kilometre count. Let’s run smart, stay together, and cross the finish line with smiles.

See you at the start line.

Keyar Srinivasan · 2:10 Pacer · DRHM 2026

03

The Playlist

The soundtrack for our 2:10 bus — a full run of Ilaiyaraaja classics, timed to carry us from the start line to the finish.

Keyar's 2:10 DRHM Pacing Playlist featuring Ilaiyaraaja

27Tracks

2:10:00Total Run

1Maestro

#	Song & Movie	Time
01	Valaiyosai Kala Kala Sathya	4:23
02	Sangeetha Megam Udhaya Geetham	4:26
03	Madai Thirandhu Nizhalgal	4:16
04	Aasai Nooruvagai Adutha Vaarisu	4:27
05	Senyoreeta I Love You Johnny	4:15
06	Kaattu Kuyilu Manasukulle Thalapathi	5:24
07	Thanni Thotti Thedi Vandha Sindhu Bhairavi	4:33
08	Enjodi Manjakkuruvi Vikram	5:35
09	Ilamai Idho Idho Sakala Kala Vallavan	5:48
10	Sorgame Endraalum Oora Vittu Oora Vandhu	4:49
11	Thathom Thalangu Thathom Vetri Vizha	4:28
12	Rakkamma Kaiya Thattu Thalapathi	7:00
13	Sorgam Madhuvile Sattam En Kaiyil	4:10
14	Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa Thanga Magan	5:01
15	Aatamma Therottama Captain Prabhakaran	5:02
16	Annatha Aaduraaru Othiko Apoorva Sagodharargal	4:35
17	Podhuvaaga En Manasu Murattu Kaalai	5:02
18	Sandhana Kaatre Thanikattu Raja	4:38
19	Poomaalai Oru Paavai Aanadhu Thanga Magan	6:09
20	Adiye Manam Nilluna Neengal Kettavai	5:09
21	Vanithamani Avala Mohini Vikram	4:33
22	Chinna Rasaave Walter Vetrivel	4:50
23	Darling Darling Darling Priya	4:41
24	Kaadhal Kavidhaigal Gopura Vasalile	5:05
25	Nee Pottu Vecha Thanga Kudam Ponmana Selvan	4:21
26	Pottu Vaitha Kaadhal Thittam Singaravelan	4:56
27	Varudhu Varudhu Vilagu Vilagu Thoongadhe Thambi Thoongadhe	2:24

Playlist is a work in progress — a few tracks may change before race day.

04

Race Day Checklist

Everything to sort before the gun goes. Tick as you pack — a Chennai July half is won in the preparation.

Gear & Kit

Bib & safety pinsCollected and pinned the night before

Running shoesBroken-in, not brand new

Singlet / tee & shortsLaid out, nothing that chafes

SocksTried-and-tested pair

Cap & sunglassesFor the sun as it climbs

Anti-chafe balmUnderarms, feet, anywhere that rubs

Watch, chargedOr just run on feel with me

Fuel & Morning

Hydrate the day beforeSip through the day, not all at once

Gels / nutritionCarry your own if you fuel mid-race

ElectrolytesEssential in the humidity

Light breakfast2–3 hours before, nothing new

Alarm set (early!)We start before dawn

Reach the start earlyFind the 2:10 flag, say hi

Toilet before the startQueues get long — go early

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Packed

05

Weather Watch

Live 7-day forecast for Chennai, straight from the source. Race day lights up in red the moment it enters the window.

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Forecast updates automatically each time you visit. Chennai in July is warm and humid — hydrate early and often.

06

FAQ

Everything you might be wondering before you line up behind the 2:10 flag. Running with a bus for the first time? Start here.

Look for the 2:10 flag held high in the start area. I’ll be there well before gun time, so come find me early, say hi, and settle in around the flag. The earlier you find the bus, the less you have to weave through the crowd once we start.

I pace to gun time — the clock starts when the horn goes, not when you cross the mat. That means if you start a few rows back, your personal chip time will be even faster than 2:10. Staying with me guarantees you finish under 2:10 on the gun, with a little extra in the bank on chip.

Don’t panic and don’t sprint to catch up in one go — that burns matches you’ll want later. Keep the flag in sight and reel us in gradually over a kilometre or two. The plan has a 20-second buffer built in, so there’s a small cushion. If you’re having a rough patch, run your own effort; a pacer is a target, not a leash.

Go for it — especially in the back half. If you’re still fresh at KM 15 and the legs feel good, edge ahead and chase a personal best. My job is to make sure you don’t go out too hot early; once you’ve earned it late, a controlled surge to the line is exactly what the plan is built around.

If your recent long runs and past half times put you around the 2:05–2:15 range, the 2:10 bus is a great fit. If you’re comfortably quicker, pick a faster bus and use us as a fallback. If 2:10 is a stretch goal, tuck in, hold on as long as you can, and even if you drift off late you’ll have run a smart, even race.

I won’t fully stop, but I’ll ease the pace slightly through aid stations so you can grab water or an electrolyte drink without losing the bus. Grab, sip, and settle back in. In Chennai’s July heat, take fluid at every station even if you don’t feel thirsty yet — it’s the single biggest thing that’ll keep you with the group late.

A bit of both. I’ll call out the phase changes, give a heads-up before aid stations, and keep the group encouraged — but I also read the room. Early on there’s chatter; in the tough later kilometres I’ll keep it simpler and just help you lock into rhythm. Either way, you’ll always know where we are against the plan.

July in Chennai is humid, so respect it. We start early for a reason. Stick to the plan’s even effort rather than chasing exact splits if the heat builds — on a hard day, effort matters more than the watch. Hydrate at every point, don’t skip electrolytes, and if you feel dizzy or stop sweating, back off and flag a marshal. Finishing healthy always beats finishing fast.