I love Comrades because it's the cornerstone of the running culture in this country... we have endless races and options every weekend because people need events to prep for it. Every sport even remotely linked to running can give thanks to this event for endlessly stimulating the market and making running so easily accessible and variable in this Country. And it is a big deal, it is historical, it is incredibly unique. That's without even getting into how special the actual day is for every person that takes on the journey between Durban and PMB... this mass participation sufferfest that tests everyone and unites everyone... it's a thing of beauty in my books. I also certainly don't subscribe to the notion that you're not a runner if you haven't done it, it's a big distraction for more serious runners and a huge chunk of a season out the way. So you have to way up your battles. I will though tell you, you are missing out on something special, just like I know I am missing out on something in not yet doing 100 milers or Epic trail runs, or adventure racing, or the Munga etc. There is so much out there, and it all grows us and nurtures the soul. We all have different goals and capabilities, do whatever makes you happy - because that at the end of the day is all that matters.
