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  1. Hacc
    Ran a PW at ODD. Felt nauseous from the start and it didn't get much better. Was contemplating to just run the 21km and it took a lot of will power to convince myself to continue. We couldn't have asked for better weather. The traffic getting to the venue was a complete disaster. How on earth do you close one road to the venue at 3:30 already and expect 20 000 runners to use one single entrance. Some of the runners had to park 5km away and after finishing had to walk back to their cars. Luckily we also left early and we slept in the parking until 5. I think the reverse route is easier. Maybe the cooler weather played a roll. I walked quite a bit on the uphills. I caught an unofficial bus when we turned right into the Pelindaba section. For the first time ever a bus helped me. We ran the whole Pelindaba section and only stopped at one water point. After we turned right toward Lakelands I felt better and decide to go on my own and not run with the bus. I caught a 70 year old with 5 km to go and his battery died. I helped him to the finish mat and he ran a PB! We made sub 6 with one minute to spare. I don't know if I will do this race if there is no road closure. I felt very unsafe on the road today with traffic coming from all directions. At some parts there were cars on the left and right side of the runners. It was so dangerous with rain as well. I am glad I continued as this is time on the legs and mentally I needed this. I am taking it easy for the next 2 weeks until our fun run in Cape Town. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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    CONGRATS FROSTY!!! Well done on a well-executed plan. I like the 21km distance, you don't feel buggered afterward. I also said I will never go further than a 21... My first 21km was Om Die Dam. I remember I drove passed the 50km runners after I finished and I thought to myself what is wrong with these people? I am doing my 5th ODD Ultra this weekend, so be careful of the ultra/marathon bug that might just bite you. This really sucks Mudsimus!! Good luck with the recovery, I hope you will be ready by the 10th of June. If not, then there is another Comrades next year. Rather get your injury sorted, else you might just prolong it. Looks like it is going to be a wet one... It will be my first cool ODD. I am looking forward to the reverse route, I wasn't looking forward to the old Pelindaba stretch and the last 8km after Jasmyn. I think the reverse route will still be tough. Good luck to all running ODD tomorrow. I am taking it easy tomorrow, trying to keep the nauseous feeling under control. ODD is just a mental run for me. If I can survive it then I know I will be ok at OMTOM and Comrades. Have a good running weekend!
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    Good luck to all running Kosmos and Sarens this weekend. I have accidentally entered the Sarens 21km a while ago and completely forgot about it [emoji85] Luckily I received a reminder sms. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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    I agree, if you have completed a 15km you should be able to complete a 21km. Don't stress too much about the time. If your plan is just to finish a 21 then I would not stress too much about following a structured plan. After you have finished your first half marathon you can re-assess and decide what your plan going forward is. Do you want to run a faster 21km or do you want to do a 32km, moving towards a marathon?
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    I would suggest 20seconds slower for the first 28km. Going down Chappies you must also pace yourself. It is a very lekker downhill and if you don't pace it properly you will feel it in the last 14km. (from 42km onwards, which means the Houtbay section, going up Constantia Nek) If you have something in the tank when you get to the top of Constantia Nek, you can make up time in the last 8km. PS. I agree with the comments regarding hydration and nutrition. Make sure you stick with your nutrition plan and be careful of overhydration. At marathons, you get used to water tables every 3.5 to 4kms, at ultras they tend to have water points every 2kms for the last couple of kms...
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    I have run Om Die Dam 50km and Two Oceans two weeks apart in 2016. For me it didn't work, my legs felt tired from the start at Two Oceans. Unfortunately, I am doing the same again this year... Om Die Dam and Oceans two weeks apart and then Loskop 3 weeks after Oceans. I am not aiming for any special times this year and see them all as training runs. I am hoping for a good Loskop. The ultra month has arrived! I am a little bit freaked out about Om Die Dam, I suffered on Sunday on the 32km... just thinking about another 18km makes my stomach turn. I truly hope the reverse route is going to be easier, but then again it is an ultra and the wheels always come off at 42km, it doesn't matter what the profile looks like... So who is doing which ultra in March and April?
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    Landy, thanks for voicing your feelings on this thread. Most people (including myself) did the total opposite and kept everything to myself only to realize it just makes things worse. You need to be open and have people to talk to (Even if it is strangers you will probably never meet). One day you will go through this thread again and won't believe how far you have come. It is a rollercoaster ride of emotions for about a year, but believe me, it gets better. You do find yourself and a routine that works for you. Don't dwell on the past, you will drive yourself insane. Yes, you do struggle with that for years, but it is really not worth it. There is absolutely nothing you can do to change what happened.
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    On Facebook it said 600m, mine was 573m on Fenix 3. It felt more than that...
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    The no clock at the finish baffled my mind... Not even a finish banner... I will give some feedback on their page. I must say when I saw the 15km is an out and back I felt sorry for the 15km runners... Well, that was before I knew what was waiting for me on the 32km route.
  10. Hacc
    Congrats Carpet!! Welcome to the marathon club, there are not many people that can say they have run a marathon and it is a HUGE achievement, regardless of the time. I experienced the same problem with my breathing last year at Vaal. I just couldn't breathe. It was very humid and I actually felt claustrophobic with all the runners around me for the first couple of kilometers. My normal "hitting-the-wall" kilometer is number 28... Even now after doing numerous marathons I still go thru that emotion of giving up. I usually try and convince myself just to continue for 4 kilometers because then you reach the single digit mark... with 10km to go. Well done for continuing the second lap and not giving up. This shows that you are stronger than you think. I know you probably won't believe me now but it does get easier, mentally and physically. I hope you celebrated your marathon with a couple of beers and maybe even champagne!!
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    I opted to rather do the Hot Legs 32km today instead of Vaal. I had such a terrible experience at Vaal last year that I decided to give it a miss this year. (BTW, are the roads in a better condition?) Hot Legs was very tough. The climbs never stopped right to the end. I think it is a brilliant training run and it fits well into the racing calendar. There are not many 32km races and not many single laps. This was tougher than Tough One. There were some issues that this new race need to address. Traffic was a bit of a mess and the race started late. Water tables apparently ran out of water and for a 32km there was not much to eat. I agree that a proper timing company should be used. I can definitely recommend this race if you are looking for something more challenging than Vaal or if you are looking for an alternative to the Medihelp Monster. I will be back for this race, better prepared. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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    Good luck to all running races this weekend! Carpet enjoy your first marathon. Don't stress too much about the time, enjoy the first one. I remember with my first marathon there were lots of experienced runners that helped me along the way. Don't count the kilometers. I count the number of water tables.... which is roughly 12 on a marathon... it just feels better counting to 12 instead of 42... Have a blast!!
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    I think most people on this thread don't agree with this. How long have you been running?
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    100 days to Comrades - I guess that is a real wake up call! My training is nowhere near where I thought it would be. Too many personal things going on at the moment and I have reached a point this week where I just don't feel like running. I have to adjust my attitude asap. I am running the 32km Hot Legs race on Sunday, going to be a tough one if I look at the profile. I am actually looking forward running a new race that I haven't done before.
  16. Hacc
    I know runners that ran Comrades with 300km of training and finished. One of our top runners did 3000km 2 years ago and completely bonked on the day and finished in 11:30. If you look at the Comrades Marathon Runners Strava group the top 50 people ran more than 110 km last week, with the first guy running 200km. There is no way that with my current work situation (and my current avg speed) I would be able to run 200km in one week. I also don't compare myself with these runners... Yes, I do envy them for being able to run that amount of kms and at that pace. Do not compare yourself to anyone else. Life happens, injuries happen. I do agree that your peak month should be the end of March / April. My longest run will be on the 1st of May, the RAC 60km long run. That will be almost 6 weeks before Comrades.
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    Me too, I thought I can get some good training in during the week by running for an hour a day instead of the indoor bike trainer or spin class... 4 years later and I run more kilometers in the year that what I cycle... PS. The next question you need to figure out for yourself because everyone asks it: "So, which one do you prefer, cycling or running?"
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    Seriously WTF?? Sorry, I don't know how else to respond to this. That makes it even more incredible.
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    And Deloittes is not the easiest marathon around. Would easily be a sub 3 marathon if there wasn't 600m of climbing involved.
  20. Hacc
    I run with Asics Nimbus and tried the Hoka Clifton 3. I suffered from calf pain with the Hoka's. There is a massive difference in the heel drop. As discussed before it is a good idea to switch between the different heel drops. I am a bit scared at the moment of injuries, but I will give the Hokas another try after Comrades. PS. The Hokas are more comfortable and feels lighter than the Asics Nimbus.
  21. Hacc
    Awesome!! Well done Edgar, that is amazing. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  22. Hacc
    Thank you Lexx, the planned birthday run didn't happen this morning. Will celebrate my birthday at Deloittes tomorrow Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  23. Hacc
    Is Wilson Kipsang getting too old to break the Marathon WR? Hopefully, we can watch it on Supersport: http://www.runblogrun.com/2018/02/2018-tokyo-marathon-diaries-wilson-kipsang-considering-run-for-wr-this-sunday.html
  24. Hacc
    Hope your injury is sorted Andrew. Good luck Carpet on your first marathon!! We want a full race report. Don't stress about the time, just think about the finish line and running your own race.
  25. Hacc
    So what are the running plans for the weekend? I am running Deloittes 21km on Sunday. Hoping not to feel nauseous and just enjoy the race. Good luck to all running PMB this weekend and the Congo Marathon. Anyone doing the Deloittes or Township Marathon?
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