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  1. Hacc
    Flat routes are never easy. You do work all the time. You will experience this at Johnson Crane, Vaal, and Sasol.
  2. Hacc
    I did my first Ottosdal cycling and running race. What a well organized day, I can really recommend this event. I thoroughly enjoyed the bike ride, even though I couldn't stick with the bunch and ended up doing an 84km solo ride. It was tough as I was not bike (bum) fit or even the distance fit. After the bike ride, we had lunch and I took an hour nap and then we started setting up for the run. Again, huge respect for our Ironman athletes. (BTW, how did it go yesterday at IM 70.3?) The run was a different story. My legs felt tired but I managed to shuffle. The wind picked up badly and it reminded me of my previous Argus rides... It was so bad you couldn't even run in a straight line. I somehow managed to get to the turning point for the 21km and then the rain started. I felt like I was running a marathon, in the dark while it is raining. I survived the run, the nausea was bearable. All in all a good mental training day for me. Congrats to all qualifying over the weekend.
  3. Hacc
    You don't have to wait for Andrew. There are plenty of substitutes available once substitutions open.. I guess you have been thinking about it then??? Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  4. Hacc
    O no Andrew, sorry to hear about your injury. Hope it gets sorted out soon. I guess you don't have a choice but to stay off the bike before Comrades. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  5. Hacc
    That seems to be the only option at the moment.
  6. Hacc
    Thanks for the reply, sorry to hear about the chemo. I have cut down alcohol and caffeine already and I have a healthy diet. I drink 1 maybe 2 cups of coffee a day and there is no starch in my diet. I think my problem is eating late and then going to bed. Found lots of articles on the internet that you need to eat at least 2 hours before lying down, also to eat two hours before a run, especially if you struggle with reflux. This makes my daily training schedule very tricky and something I need to work on. I run most nights at 7 pm (due to work and commuting) and then I only eat at 9 - 9:30 pm. Since Monday I have been eating my bigger meal of the day at lunchtime and then something smaller around 6 pm. The changes to my eating schedule and taking the medication has already made a difference. I still have the random nauseous feeling but something I will just have to deal with as I have to qualify for OMTOM on the 3rd of Feb...
  7. Hacc
    I am glad she is back. Don't know if it will be her year at Comrades though. She described exactly how I am currently feeling while running: " I felt like a stumbling elephant attempting to gallop."
  8. Hacc
    I don't want to repeat my whole sad nausea story here again... But I finally figured out what is causing the mysterious nauseous feeling. Reflux... I went to the doctor yesterday and I am back on Esomeprazole (Trustan). Hopefully, it will keep it under control. If it is not better within a month I have to go for another gastroscopy. Is anyone else suffering from reflux while running? Does Gaviscon help?
  9. Hacc
    Good luck guys! Much respect
  10. Hacc
    Thanks for the tips. I will definitely start to alternate between shoes to get use to the low drop.
  11. Hacc
    Thanks, didn't even think about it. I will give it a try. I really like the cushioning of the Hoka's
  12. Hacc
    You are absolutely correct. Not sure where I found 9.6mm. Hoka One One Clifton 3 Heel to Toe Drop: 5mm (Hoka's website) Asics Nimbus Heel to Toe Drop: 13mm (Runners choice website)
  13. Hacc
    I ran about 100km with the Hoka's. I must say they are much more comfortable than the Asics Nimbus. They feel lighter and with way better cushioning. They also feel wider. The Asics Nimbus is generally a heavier shoe. I enjoyed the Hoka's until I started feeling a niggle in my inner left calf. It was painful after about 5km and it happen often with the Hoka's. I went back to my Asics and the problem went away. I see the heel-to-toe drop on the Hoka's is 9.6mm and for the Asics Nimbus 18 it is 11.7mm. I am not sure if this caused the calf problem. I probably should have tried it out for a bit longer but I was scared of causing a serious injury before the January season started.
  14. Hacc
    Yoh, the testosterone is flowing on this thread... Some serious kms for the top 3 places. I guess there is nothing wrong will a little competition...it will keep us motivated. Had a k@k training week last week. Hopefully will sort out my issues this week and my training can continue. Who is qualifying this coming weekend? It is Ottosdal on Saturday and Johnson Crane on Sunday. Will be suffering on the bike on Saturday morning for 84km and running the 21km the evening at Ottosdal. Actually looking forward to some cycling, even though I know it is going to be a tough last 20kms.
  15. Hacc
    Congratulations Mudsimus!! Best feeling in the world to finish your first marathon and even better if you have qualified. I love running in the Cradle, close to nature and not many cars and robots to worry about. Sorry to hear about your injury TheJ. It sucks, especially if you have set your heart on a specific race. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
  16. Hacc
    Good Luck Mudsimus! Hope everything goes according to plan with the qualifier. Keep us posted.
  17. Hacc
    The weekend is upon us. What are your running plans for the weekend? I am doing Garbie 32km on Sunday. It is a flat double lapper, going to be working all the way.
  18. Hacc
    I don't stretch before a run. I do warm-ups before hill repeats and speed work. I always stretch after training runs. Most importantly is foam rolling... Especially after long runs. You will be swearing (a lot) but it helps with recovery. I agree running helps for your fitness levels on the bike. The problem is your bum as you are not used to sitting for so long and I find my lower back and wrists get sore if I haven't cycled for a while. Unfortunately, it does not work the other way around.
  19. Hacc
    All this slow talk.... Remember when you first started cycling? Did you avg 30km/h+ for 60 km on your first rides? I remember my first ride. I cycled 15km with my MTB on tar and I slept the rest of the day... Be patient. Especially with running. It gets better and your speed will increase. Don't do too much, too soon as you might get injured. Like Paddaman has mentioned before, this is a gradual process. Set yourself a goal / pick a race and train according to a plan. Be realistic about it. Don't compare yourself to anyone but yourself. And most importantly, enjoy it! We are privileged to be able to run. This is my Oprah speech for today.
  20. Hacc
    I am glad to see newbies on this thread!! (Does that mean there are fewer hubbers on their bicycles? ) Please keep us up to date on your progress and feel free to ask questions. I didn't ask questions in my first year of running and I made all the possible rookie mistakes... Oh, and remember, it gets easier, you just have to be consistent in your training... even if it does not feel like there is any progress when you start. That is why I like Strava, you can compare your runs and see how much you have improved.
  21. Hacc
    BTW, I see Loskop and Vaal opened today... Don't think entries will last this week.
  22. Hacc
    I pronate and suffered severe knee pain when I started running. I run with neutral shoes with orthotics for 4 years now and I have been pain-free since then. I went to see Dr. Franklin Dubowitz in Rosebank. He is brilliant. (Pricey of course but brilliant, cash upfront then you can claim from the medical aid.)
  23. Hacc
    I had a TomTom a couple of years ago. Battery life was terrible, not sure if this is better now. I also didn't like the heart rate monitor, I chafed terribly. It depends on the distance your wife wants to run. This is where the battery life plays a role. GPS is important... and of course Strava/online apps. It really helps to see your progress and it keeps you motivated. I only have experience with Garmin, running and cycling, so I will also go for the FR35.
  24. Hacc
    Hopefully will be sorted out by next week, but I won't be holding my breath.
  25. Hacc
    Questions they should add to a marathon entry: How do you truly feel about marathon double lappers?At which kilometer do you hit the wall?What calculation do you suffer most with, in the last 10kms of a marathon? avg pace? predicted finish time? counting the number of poles before you walk?Do you always tell yourself "I will never do this to myself again" after a marathon?
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