The Global Cement Run is a global 10km race for all participants in the global cement industry (and their friends and family), in aid of humanity, organised by Global Cement Magazine. Runners run 10km, anywhere around the world, during the period of 13 - 21 April 2013. Runners raise money to help alleviate global hunger or to provide clean water to developing nations.
During the race period (13-21 April - which includes BAUMA, the IEEE-IAS/PCA conference in Florida and also the London Marathon), just run 10k - somewhere in the world. Try and measure it as accurately as you can! Raise some sponsorship and donate it to your local charitable organisation that seeks to alleviate hunger in the world or to provide clean water. If you can, get your company to match your donation to charity.
Email your results to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by the end of 21 April 2013. Include your name, the location of your run, your age on the day of your run and the amount that you have raised for charity. If you can, include a photo of you on the run, and a link to a Garmin trace (or similar) of your run route. These will all be published on-line at www.GlobalCement.com. We’ll especially honour the fastest 10k run (the course has to be accurately measured - eg by a GPS - for this prize) and also the highest total raised for charity. Remember, you are competing against the rest of the global cement industry for honour and glory. However, we hope that you will also take the opportunity to visit new places, new paths, new trails and make new friends during the Global Cement Run.
You could even consider organising a local race for your colleagues. Never organised a race before? Here's all the information you need on how to organise a race!
I don’t know if we will have 1, 10, 100 or 1000 participants in our first Global Cement Run. Whatever - it only takes 2 to have a race!
Let’s get started!
I realise that not everyone reading this is already a runner, but don’t let that stop you. Running 10km is within everyone’s grasp. You only have to want to do it and - provided you take the first step - it will eventually happen.
If you want to start running, the very best way to start is by walking. Make sure that you are happy to walk for half an hour at a reasonably stiff pace without stopping before you take the next step towards running… which is jogging! Jogging can be very slow, perhaps not even faster than a brisk walk, but you are starting to get the ‘running’ action going. If you get tired or out of breath, stop jogging but don’t stop moving… just walk until you are ready to give jogging another go. Try jogging at your own pace for a few minutes at a time and gradually string together your jogging interludes and reduce your walking interludes. Once you can jog for half an hour without stopping, you are practically a runner!
Running includes everything from sub-4-minute miles to 12 and 15 minute miles - the range of speeds is huge. If you enjoy it, make sure you get some decent running shoes (they don’t have to be expensive). You can run alone or with a group of friends and co-workers (join a club - you won’t regret it), you can chat while you run or jog along, you can explore your local countryside and you’ll certainly get some fresh air. Stay safe while you are out - buy some high-visibility clothing and a head-torch if you are out in the dark.
Give running a go - it will add another dimension to your life.
Good luck in your preparation for the inaugural Global Cement Run!
Rob McCaffrey - Global Cement
The April 2013 issue of Global Cement Magazine features all of the latest global cement news as well as extensive coverage of the US cement industry to coincide with the IEEE-IAS/PCA conference in Orlando Florida. This includes an interview with PCA chairman Cary Cohrs, a comprehensive review of the country's cement industry, a report of a plant visit to American Cement Company and a run-down of key exhibitors at the IEEE-IAS/PCA event.
Elsewhere in the April 2013 issue there are features on selected exhibitors from the BAUMA and POWTECH exhibitions in Germany, gear lubrication, dust control and a review of the successful Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition, which took place in March 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Contents
Global technology, trends & AFR
Dust control in Turkey
The new evolution in open gear lubrication
Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition 2013 - Reviewed
Kidde Brand- und Explosionsschutz demonstrates quality at POWTECH 2013
PowerCore: New dust collection technology for abrasive dust applications
Putzmeister presents KOS 25200 HP at BAUMA
Spitzer Silo-Fahrzeugwerke at BAUMA
BHS-Sonthofen at BAUMA and POWTECH: New twin-shaft mixers for dry building materials
European cement
The View from Brussels
Cement in the Americas
IEEE-IAS/PCA 55th Cement Industry Technical Conference - Exhibitor list
Made in America: American Cement Company
An interview with Cary Cohrs, PCA chairman
1st CBI Brazil & LatAm 2013 - In brief
Asian cement
Asian cement news
Middle East and African cement
Middle East and African cement news
Regulars and comment
Global cement prices
The December 2012 issue of Global Cement Magazine has all of the latest global cement news as well as a focus on the Middle East to coincide with the AUCBM's Arab-International Cement Conference & Exhibition in Dubai on 17-19 December 2012. This includes a review of the Saudi Arabian cement industry and features on alternative fuels and emergency power in the Middle East and north Africa.
Other features include a listing and review of the Top 20 Global Cement Companies, a look at compressed air conveying and a full review of the Global Slag Conference & Exhibition, which recently took place in Las Vegas, USA.
Contents
Global technology, trends & AFR
Global technology, trends & AFR
Loosen, mix and transport cement with compressed air
Top 20 global cement companies
The cement industry in the Middle East and north Africa - Progress towards sustainability
Global Cement Photography Competition 2013
Global Slag Conference & Exhibition - Reviewed
European cement
Cement in the Americas
Asian cement
Middle East and African cement
Middle East and African cement news
Aggreko supplies power for RAK Co. for White Cement
Regulars and comment
Global cement prices Subscription form for Global Cement Magazine
The November 2012 issue of Global Cement Magazine features extensive coverage of the latest global cement news as well as a focus on slag and other cement additives to coincide with the Global Slag Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, USA on 12-13 November 2012. Other features cover alternative fuels and safety and there is a detailed look at the cement industry and market in the United Arab Emirates ahead of the AUCBM's Arab-International Cement Conference & Exhibition in Dubai, UAE on 17-19 December 2012.
Contents
Global technology, trends & AFR
The new Pfeiffer MVR mill: A focus on slag grinding
Best practice for correct hot slag bucket design
Secondary Aluminas: A low-cost, sustainable source of alumina for clinker
Power plant ashes as substitute raw materials
Carbon fibre instead of steel - A new explosion vent from Thorwesten Vent
Fuels Workshop: Prospects for the European secondary fuels market
Putzmeister: Solutions for sludge
Kayser: Filtration for the cement and lime industries
Global Cement Photography Competition 2013
European cement
Cement in the Americas
Asian cement
Middle East and African cement
Middle East and African cement news
17th Arab-International Cement Conference & Exhibition - Preview
Regulars and comment
Subscription form for Global Cement Magazine
The January 2013 issue of Global Cement Magazine has all of the latest global cement news and features on storage, ship unloading, chains, fans, filtration and the results of the Global Cement Photography Competition 2013. It also has country reports from Ethiopia and Iraq, a review of the AUCBM's Arab-International Cement Conference & Exhibition and a look forward to Global Cement India in February 2013.
Contents
Global technology, trends & AFR
Global technology, trends & AFR
Melbourne Cement Facilities: Silo upgrade
Global Cement Photography Competition 2013
JAMMBCO's Diamond HEAT-X kiln chain
G12 - The 'Formula 1' of technical chains
Crusader chains to the rescue at Hope
Buying chain on price can lead to costly downtime
BWF Envirotec - Expanding with the PM-Tec membrane product range
European cement
Southern Cement unveils new ship unloader
Cement in the Americas
Asian cement
Middle East and African cement
Middle East and African cement news
17th Arab-International Cement Conference & Exhibition - Reviewed
Regulars and comment
Subscription form for Global Cement Magazine