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Actress Rashi Khanna takes up SKECHERS GoRun #BeatMySpeed challenge at Chennai
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Actress Raashii Khanna commences the 2-Day Skechers GO RUN Beat My Speed Challenge in Chennai.
Chennai, 19th January 2023: Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™ an American performance and lifestyle footwear brand, today commenced a two day, on-ground challenge in Chennai, at the Express Avenue Mall with Actress Raashii Khanna. The Skechers GO RUN Beat My Speed Challenge is a two-day interactive event that invites participants to run on a treadmill at a speed of 16 km/hr for 3 minutes.
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The fitness and fun filled affair began with Raashii Khanna flagging off the run challenge by running on the treadmill, followed by inviting the general public to try out the challenge by running at a consistent speed of 16 kms / hr for 3 minutes straight. The winners of the challenge get a chance to win exciting Skechers goodies. They can also win Free Skechers shoes. The Skechers GO RUN Beat My Speed that was kickstarted in Chennai today, is a part of a larger initiative of the brand, to travel to different cities across India and promote a healthier lifestyle among consumers, motivating them to stay fit and have fun while doing so.
Actress Raashii Khanna
Commenting on this, Rahul Vira, CEO, Skechers South Asia said, “Chennai seems to be very fitness-forward and it has been riveting to watch excited participants come forward and test their fitness level and push their limits with the Skechers GO RUN Challenge. Skechers has always strongly endorsed comfort and fitness, and together with Raashii, we are confident that this community engaging initiative will inspire consumers to adapt a fitter lifestyle.”
Indian Actress, Raashii Khanna, who flagged off the challenge in Chennai today said, “I am extremely delighted to be a part of an interesting initiative such as the Skechers GO RUN Beat My Speed Challenge. I have always been dedicated to staying fit and leading a healthy life and I truly believe that simple habits of running and walking can make all the difference. I am grateful to be able to motivate our citizens towards doing the same. The enthusiasm of the participants has been overwhelming and I truly hope that through this initiative we can inspire more people to inculcate the habit of walking and running in their daily lives.”
The Skechers GO RUN Beat My Speed Challenge will be open to on-the-spot registrations. Participants can win goodies and hampers from Skechers. The event will be a two-day affair from 19th January to 20th January from 4 PM onwards at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai.
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