Corporate Cup is a team event run each year for all levels of fitness by Life Be In It. Running for most of Semester 2, Corporate Cup is held every fortnight by the banks of the Torrens. Teams of 5-7 walk or run around a circuit of either 2.75km, 4.5km or 7km. Needless to say, the 7km run is not for the faint-hearted, while those of you not really into running can opt for a shorter walk or jog. Across the 16 weeks of competition, 8 times are recorded and tallied up. Mostly, the teams entered are made up of office groups from the CBD. The AMSS enters as many teams as necessary and there are generally a fair number of participants.While the name ‘Corporate Cup’ might imply a competition, the focus is on not who runs or walks the fastest, it is on which team improves the most. To this end, each time the circuit is completed, any improvement on the first run is recorded and added up in a points system. Prizes are awarded in various categories for the most improved team, although the spirit of the competition is really more the promotion of health and fitness.
For those of you who like to get a bit more for your registration fee, you’ll be pleased to know that all entrants receive a free t-shirt, plus water and juice each time the run is done. In addition, the AMSS subsidises the registration fee, making it an even more attractive prospect.
The circuits are open on a Wednesday every fortnight between 6.30am and 5.30pm, which is very conveniently during a typical day at University. Most people complete their run in a break or after their last class – the start of the Torrens track is within walking distance of the Uni. This also means it’s easy to find a partner to run with. A quick walk or run with friends can be a great break in a busy week in the Medical School.
Corporate Cup is a great way to improve your fitness or just have a bit of fun with friends. It’s a great team event and there is a category for all abilities. There is absolutely no pressure to be the best or the fastest and you can do it completely at your own pace. Enter this year and improve your fitness while running around the prettiest track in Adelaide!
