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  1. tjommies3
    I'm aware of that, hence dipping under 3h40 is essential for my Comrades qualification.
  2. tjommies3
    The probability is high but I'm gonna toss it if necessary. Since I'm from Cpt, I will know many people along the route so I can just leave it with someone. I'm testing it at the moment to see by how much it really slows me down, if it's minimal, I'll keep it.
  3. tjommies3
    They will have water, I'm just trying to avoid having to take water from the water points and save a little time.
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    If we see each other at the race, I'll do my best to keep you motivated but only if it's necessary. I'll be happy with sub 3h40 but I'm only thinking sub 3h30.
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    Same here. I'm gonna run in your slip, hopefully. I successfully completed a 34km run with no fuel at a 5'13" pace, I expect to finish the other 8 with the help of altitude advantage and general race atmosphere. If I'm feeling good, 3h30 should be possible. GOD WILLING.
  6. tjommies3
    Hi all Thanks for all the suggestions and input. I have done 4 runs with the backpack so far, longest being 30km today. My pack houses a 2l bladder but I don't fill it like I did on day 1, I run with either 1l or 1.5l. I don't really need more as I cope quite well without water. The fit is quite snug, and I have used the trick of minimizing the air in the bladder. My runs have become more comfy and I'm just trying to get more used to it now, and soon I'll have to make the decision to run the CT marathon with it or not.
  7. tjommies3
    The sloshing around wasn't bothering me at all but I will definitely do as you have advised. Thanks.
  8. tjommies3
    Hi Quick questions about running with a 2 litre hydration backpack. I have never run with a backpack before. Is it normal to feel as if you are slower due to the additional weight(lower legs were taking unusual strain)? and Is it just about getting used to it before I run my usual pace again?
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    Regarding heel striking and foot rolling... I used to be a heel striker and when I changed it was a simple transition but I noticed that as I get more tired, it automatically reverts to the heel. The secret is to keep the stride shorter. The advantage was that I became faster :-) Since I have a history with my ITBs, I have learned to roll my foot according to the angle of the camber, it's not the best option but being able to adjust on the fly seems to be what is necessary.
  10. tjommies3
    To clarify, what I mean by it being a breeze, is that if I can manage to get through it without pain in my ITB, I am happy. My pace isn't great just yet but I'm where I need to be at this point.
  11. tjommies3
    I only have 3 reasons for it to be a breeze. I should be fit enough by then, it's my home ground, and if my ITB remains silent, it WILL be a breeze, GOD WILLING :-)
  12. tjommies3
    I fortunately don't 'hit the wall' the way others do, nutrition and training seems to be spot on. If my ITB behaves, I will finish. My training thus far has allowed me to be pain-free for about 3 months now, and if I can shake this cold that I have, CT marathon should be a breeze, hopefully without the southeaster having anything to say about it.
  13. tjommies3
    I had a great week of running, especially my weekend runs. 72.5km in total with back-to-back HMs over the weekend. It may be a little early but I feel like my training for CT marathon is spot on, with just under 8 weeks to go. Well done to all those who braved the icy conditions at the appropriately named RunZone Icebreaker. How was your weekend?
  14. tjommies3
    Not cool at all
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    My training has reached week 11 after a long break. It is a similar build up to what I did to prep for Oceans '18. I will be joining those running at the CT marathon in September. Seems like Shaper and Ronniek have the same goal time in mind, so I hope to feed off your guys' experience. The best part of the training is that the ITBs are happy, but I'm still struggling to shake the odd blister. Less than 2 months 2 go, so I hope that it will only get better.
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    LOL :-)
  17. tjommies3
    I'm on my rest week :-)
  18. tjommies3
    I just completed reading the last 30 pages to catch up after more than a month away from the hub. Well done to all Comrades 2019 finishers. Really proud of you all. For those that didn't make it,(and the novices) join me as I line up for the 2020 edition. My training has already started(slowly), since Monday 6th May. Looking to qualify in September at the CT marathon.
  19. tjommies3
    None at all. I'm a lightweight(65kg) and neutral, so the shoe suits me perfectly.
  20. tjommies3
    Not running in the latest edition but I only run in Nike Free.
  21. tjommies3
    LOL :-) I may be living in Jhb now but I'm a born and bred Capetonian. I know the hills quite well and my best sub 3 Argus went over Oukaapseweg. WELL DONE
  22. tjommies3
    All the best to the Hubbers doing OMTOM tomorrow. I did my one and only last year, and I loved every moment of it. I'm sure that you will too. Pity about the protest affecting the route but if you have trained enough, no route change should affect you. Oukaapseweg is only a long climb, not really steep, although there can be some surprises.
  23. tjommies3
    Well done
  24. tjommies3
    I have recently moved into a new neighbourhood. I have seen some potholes and unusual dips in roads and if you aren't concentrating, you'll be tumbling for sure. I will start my run without light and switch on only if necessary. Lots of roads also have trees blocking the light, so precaution is necessary.
  25. tjommies3
    I agree 100% Eskom, however, won't always play along...so I will need the light. Thanks
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