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    Thanks Andrew, you hit the nail on the head with your reply. I started to follow a training plan on FitTrack. A 10-week running plan (beginner) and give it a go. I want to do running as a cross-training with my cycling. So nothing competitively or such. Might want to do a park run or two once a month. And hopefully, on my easy jogging days, my dad can join me for the session. Would be a good thing so that my dad can get his exercise in.
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    Thanks for the reply Ed-Zulu. You got a good point. Strangely I don't struggle to run far (well, 6km - moderately far for me) and my pace is not that slow too. So in terms of running, I can complete each run without blowing out to stop and catch my breath. It is just my calves that are killing me afterwards. But I will start a little bit easier this week. Will do 2km each day, rather than my normal +4km runs. EDIT: I stretch after each run too.
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    Started running recently (not that it new to me, I was a long distance runner in school, although not competitively but for the fitness and fun). I did 22.3km last week in total, but one thing I notice that I am struggling with calve pain in both legs. Only after the runs, I can feel it. Not sure if it is my shoes that are the problem or just that I am not used to running again. I will say I am relevantly fit but mainly focus on cycling. But thought I might try running for a few weeks. I quite enjoy it and would like to mix it with my cycling. But yeah, the pain is not nice. Feeling better today (took off today) and sprayed some Deep Heat on my calves. Will see how I feel tomorrow.
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    Nope, if you add that you have some pretty decent climbing and downhills to enjoy.
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    - Contermanskloof Full Loop w/ Tree Charge: 13.75km & 258 elev difference Contermans Mine Murder is 'n vark van 'n klim with an average grade of 13%.
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    Ouch, that is quite a hard impact!
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    RIP.
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    Saracen Kili Flyer Elite http://www.saracen.co.uk/img/assets/bikes/lifestyle/rn2713_lifestyle_1.jpg
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    Correct. If I am not mistaken the substitution fee will cost R280.
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    Would love to go ride in Israel one day. https://instagram.com/p/BfgDkTEnkta/
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    Misty morning up Alpe d' Huez
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    That youngster is a good friend of mine, Günter Reingruber, a natural shredder! Geen bang haar op sy lyf nie. Chris, would it be possible if you can send me a higher quality picture. I would like to forward it to him. Would appreciate it.
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    Yeah, makes my training super hard, because you only realize how helpless you are without a head unit. Cannot see my numbers haha to help me pace. For time being, I am using my phone with my HR data to keep track of my fitness.
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    I sent my Garmin Forerunner 310XT in to Garmin. The process was simple and easy. You need to send your device to a Garmin dealer store (Duesouth, Sportsman Warehouse, Cape Union Mart to name a few). I took my device to Cape Union Mart in Tygervalley. I only needed to hand in my head unit and strap, not even the packing, charger, ant+ stick nor bike mounting for the 310XT. Did not have my original POP, but that was too not a problem. I needed to pay R200 for handling and shipping fees. The only real gripe I have is the waiting period. 6 - 8 weeks... But oh well, I will survive.
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    Jeanne Nell Track Classic: 13 February 2018 What a night of racing! First time at the Bellville Velodrome to watch the track riders in action. Amazing vibe with strong riders, both men and women. Full album can be viewed here Kurt giving his last words to his student Bernard Esterhuyzen smashing it on his trusty Felt. Check out that nice shoes! Full Focus My favourite capture of the night "That was hard!" "Last Lap." Loving those white decals on the wheels Wynand digging deep
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    I use Max Wax and I am very happy with it.
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    Not yet... Still waiting for my MTB to sell. For time being, I swopped my 30T out for the 34T so that I can get more top-end for road riding.
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    MTB'er Trying To Be A Roadie Distance: 82km Elevation: 724m Average Speed: 28kph Durbanville ---> Stellies ---> Enterance of Jonkershoek ---> Vida e Caffè ---> Back Home
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    I think the one of Brendog is at Helderberg Trails if I am not mistaken.
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    Most fun I had on a bike so far! Thanks to Anton for lending me his trusty steed, it rides like an absolute dream! I think I want to switch over to become a full roadie
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    Wowzers, that's quite steep. I bought my complete AM Classic Wide Lighting wheelset for R3500 second hand.
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    Water Flows
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