Open to all ELGians, partners, suppliers, distributors and stakeholders worldwide, #WhatsYourFinishLine became an exciting team activity! From de-stressing at the nearest park, training at the gym together, counting calories to sharing milestones with the world on social platforms. We witnessed interesting face-offs and learnt so much about our body & mind, along with the importance of staying active.

The #WhatsYourFinishLine campaign was part of our association with the Coimbatore Marathon held on 6th October in Coimbatore, and the Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure held on 5th October in Charlotte USA. By sponsoring these events, ELGi reaffirmed its commitment to the cause of cancer awareness and prevention.

The senior management team from ELGi North America, Coimbatore and UAE, led the front, sharing anecdotes, tips and inspiring messages to drive the fitness campaign across all branches of ELGi.

We received media coverage across national and regional newspapers and magazines, reaffirming ELGi’s commitment in support of cancer awareness and prevention.

ELGi’s philosophy of #AlwaysBetter is deeply rooted in the values of the organization. We believe that constant growth, our products, our people and our mission is central to our objective of reaching our finish lines (read milestones).

Over the years, ELGi has extended support to the cause of good health and well-being, by partnering with Coimbatore Marathon, all proceeds of which support the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation in its efforts to spread cancer awareness among the masses. This year, ELGi North America is also sponsoring the Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure; a marathon focused on fundraising for advancement in breast cancer treatment. By sponsoring both Coimbatore Marathon and the Susan G. Komen Race, we re-emphasize our commitment to causes related to cancer prevention, advances in cancer treatment and finally the well-being of our employees and the community at large.  Our sponsorship in these marathons has constantly been inspiring change and participation from all over the world. This year we went that extra mile and encouraged all our stakeholders who are directly or indirectly associated with ELGi with the #WhatsYourFinishLine campaign.

As part of the challenge, weekly targets were presented before the participants. We saw exciting face-offs between teams and discovered the versatility in fitness, never once forgetting that at the end of the day, we must have fun!

Meet some of the inspiring participants of the #WhatsYourFinishLine challenge.

Alexandra Moreno only recently started running again, after an injury last year.

While she has always been active, she took up yoga and started working on her overall well-being, the past year. With the constant support and encouragement from her team (ELGi USA), and through regular walks and running post-work, she decided to take up the #WhatsYourFinishLine challenge! Treating herself to chocolate and ice-cream every other week, this fitness enthusiast is all set for the Susan G Komen marathon scheduled for 5^th October in North Carolina.

Speaking about the challenge, Alex says that it’s important to step outside and look around. Sometimes you may find yourself running from a neighborhood dog, but most times, you’d be happy that you took the initiative, conquered your fears and embraced a new you.

ELGi Delhi’s SPOC, Vishal Sharma had two challenges ahead of him.

While the first was outdoing his personal best every week, the second and more challenging of the two was spreading the word among his colleagues and encouraging them to participate. What followed was weeks of reading about the benefits of fitness, sharing tips to overcome fatigue, ideas on activities and routines to pick up, while at the same time living up to the competition from around the world!

“I had to be good enough to share my entry for the challenge.” says Vishal, who found inspiration in the teams and individuals who started putting up their impressive achievements of the #WhatsYourFinishLine challenge. For someone who had been into weight-training before the one-month challenge, Vishal can now cover 5-6km in under 30 minutes! Be sure to find Vishal at subsequent marathons in Coimbatore and globally.

“If you overcome those first 10 minutes when your body says NO, then you are unstoppable!” shares Gaurav Luthra from ELGi Delhi.

Growing up, Gaurav had weight-issues. Although he picked up running in college, he still had a long way to go to build his confidence and strength. This inspiration came from his uncle, who was strict about his fitness routine. Push-ups, weights, burpees, all seemed impossible until Gaurav began following a structured plan to get fit.

“Constantly improving upon yourself is key; otherwise you are out of the race.” shares Gaurav who has become conscious about his choices. Today, from close to zero indulgences when it comes to cheat foods, Gaurav set a goal to complete 21 km at India Gate, Delhi. Amidst the cheering of his supportive team, Gaurav achieved his target and is proud to share his story with everyone today.

Anvar Varadaraj has always been into fitness, since he can remember.

Run when you can, Walk if you have to. But hesitate no more

The ELGi #WhatsYourFinishLine challenge rolled out across our dealer base, worldwide, on the 27^th of August 2019.

As Haruki Murakami sagaciously said, running is both exercise and a metaphor. Running day after day, piling up the races, bit by bit ensures you raise the bar, and by clearing each level, you elevate yourself.

Over the next couple of days, we were both overwhelmed and completely humbled by just how viral the challenge went. Our dealers and their teams walked, ran, persevered, challenged each other and fought hard. We can’t thank them enough for all their support. This photoblog attempts to capture some of the action.

And while the finish line will continue to evolve – when the sun comes up every morning, we’re going to be running. Together. And that’s a promise.

The #WhatsYourFinishLine campaign, kicked off during the first week of September 2019 and saw ELGi employees, dealers, customers, suppliers and the society at large set their own challenging goals to keep up with a lifestyle of fitness, by consistently doing any fitness activity including, walking, running, jogging, etc.

Here is a photo presentation of ELGi employees across ELGi offices in India, USA, Europe, Middle East, South East Asia, Brazil, Africa and ELGi’s subsidiary, ATS ELGI and Joint Venture Company, ELGI Sauer getting started with the challenge and working towards clocking the maximum number of kilometres as a team by walking, jogging or running.

DON’T HOLD BACK
THE RACE IS ON.
WHAT’S YOUR FINISH LINE?

In 2018, the team got together for the 100 KM challenge, celebrating ELGi’s presence in over 100 countries!

This year, ELGi is geared up for the ‘What’s your Finish Line’ challenge.

From products to people, ELGi has always believed in the philosophy of change and this year’s Coimbatore marathon presents an open challenge to all participants – How far are you willing to go for your health and well-being? What’s Your Finish Line?

There has always been emphasis on sports and fitness at ELGi. The organisation is constantly looking for opportunities to create a fulfilling work environment where employees can evolve and hone their skills, even beyond work. The commitment to personal growth and improvement has led to a unique partnership between ELGi and the Coimbatore Runners, an active club of runners who stretch their physical limits to achieve their fitness goals.

The Coimbatore Marathon

The 7^th edition of the Coimbatore Marathon this year, is expecting 16,000+ participants. This marathon is not just about the race- it is about bringing together people from various walks of life, encouraging them to lead a healthier life. However, the Marathon has a bigger objective to raise funds and awareness around cancer.

The What’s Your Finish Line challenge

This will be the third time we are extending the campaign to all our stakeholders who may be directly or indirectly associated with ELGi.

Many of us focus on training our legs but do not focus on training our lungs and breathing. Lungs are natural air compressors that provide oxygen to the bloodstream and rid it of waste (CO2). And studies have proven that lung capacity is one of the most important factors to consider before starting any cardiovascular exercise. With strong lung capacity you’ll develop more stamina, increase oxygen transfer to your muscles, and generally feel stronger.

Whether it is our products, our people or the organisation at large, we believe that constant growth is central to our philosophy of being #AlwaysBetter. Last year, ELGi embarked on a mission – to become the second largest compressor manufacturer in the world by 2027. The mission was titled Conquer K2 after the world’s second tallest mountain, and the most difficult to climb. And we successfully achieved a symbolic ascent of  28251 MILES !

“My wife and my two kids often join me for runs. I’ve run five marathons with them. It’s a fun and constructive family activity. I have always taught my kids to put health and fitness first. And what better way than to lead by example!”, adds Harinath, an active member of Coimbatore Runners.