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    I had a sheet but stopped updating it a couple of months into Covid. Not sure it will be very useful anymore. Link in my signature.
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    https://www.takealot.com/garmin-forerunner-935-sports-watch-black/PLID46906210?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.takealot.com%2fgarmin-forerunner-935-sports-watch-black%2fPLID46906210&utm_campaign=newsletter_daily_deals_Wednesday_18112020&utm_content=7765030 935 on special at Takealot today.
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    Okay great thanks. Definitely looking for a variety of sizes to pack various items separately.
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    Any recommendations on a good brand? Ziploc brand? I need some for the Bloukrans River crossing at Otter next week.
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    Try the Mapangubwe Wildrun: http://www.wildrun.com/experiences/safari-run%C2%AE-mapungubwe 92km over 3 days for R25 850 (2019 price)...
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    I bought some Hydrapak 500ml flasks with a large opening online about a year ago. But I can't seem to find them at any online shops at the moment.
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    I reverse the direction I run around my driveway every 5 laps to try and mitigate this.
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    Even the trail runs are being cancelled now. I was supposed to do Drakensberg Northern Trail this weekend - postponed, no dates yet My goald race for the year is UTD100, also looks like it will be postponed, race organisers will announce the way forward tomorrow.
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    Thanks! The Timp 2 does look like a major update from the 1.5, so I will have to see. Regarding UTD, the routes have changed from previous years, though the first 40 odd is still the same on the 10km. The info shows that there will be nutrition available regularly (at 13km, 28km, 36km etc): https://www.ultratraildrakensberg.com/utd-100
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    Of course different things work for different people (and feet). For me on sharp rocky terrain I think the Superiors just don't offer enough protection, and on wet rocks their grip is a bit suspect. Funny you should say you don't think the Timp will work for UTD as that is the race (UTD100) I am buying them for , I will also look at the new Lone Peak 4.5 whilst I am at the store. Last year I did the UTD GCU62 in Inov-8 Trailroc 285's which have a stack height of 23mm, which was fine from a cushioning point of view. Of course with my wide feet I did struggle with blue toes and blisters. So I guess at 25mm stack height the Lone Peaks are definitely an option.
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    I love my Altras as my issues with blisters and blue toenails have disappeared once I switched to their foot shaped toebox. I just transitioned to zero drop gradually and haven't had any issues related to Achilles or calf problems. I currently run in Superiors and they are great for short trails, but once you go 20+ kms, the minimalist cushioning becomes evident. I am going to get me some of the new Timp 2.0s soon that will be more suitable for longer trail distances.
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    It is a new rule they brought in after their first stuff up. So my experience predates this rule [emoji12]
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    These guys are clueless. I got lost at two of their trail runs last year, including Kloofzicht. Last year the 25km ended up doing only 10km. We got misdirected at the first water table by the marshall, missing an entire 15km loop. I have since decided to stop supporting them.
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    Does anybody know of any trail runs in the Cape Town or West Coast or Winelands areas between 30 December and 10 January? I have not been able to find any events during this time when I will be there on holiday.
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    I managed a sub 4 at Soweto in 3:59:45. Plan was for a 3:50 but the second half was so tough in that heat. Was on track until 32km at which point I had to start taking walk breaks at the water points. In terms of nutrition, all I had was a quarter banana at about 30km. Never felt like I needed anything more. Rest of the time just water. I guess that is one of the benefits of being fat adapted. All in all I am fairly happy with the outcome, even though I did not manage to achieve my goal time, I still took 20mins off my PB.
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