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  1. Gringo111
    Hi, Firstly, what shoe is it? Neutral or Stability? Secondly, what distance were you planning to run with this shoe?
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    Ultra's are all about self preservation (keeping your heart rate as low as possible and having good hydration/nutrition EARLY on). Generally you would run them 20-30 seconds/km slower than your comfortable pace for the first 30km and gradually up the pace if you feeling good. Many people make the mistake of going out too quick and hydrating/eating after hitting the wall - which is too late. A race like Comrades you could even slow down to 60 seconds/km slower than your comfortable pace.
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    Im doing 2 ultra's with 2 weeks recovery in between - Irene (48km) and Loskop (50km). Think it all depends on your prep leading up to the races and what speed you will be running.
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    My understanding and looking at numerous training plans. At this point in time, you 'should' (Subjective) be running +- 7hrs running time per week (ie. 1hr tues/1:30hr wed/1:30hr fri/3hr Sat or Sun). Towards the end of the month the 3hr weekend run will be pushed up to 3:30hr/4hr preparing for Ultra's in April.
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    Just a friendly suggestion to Anatomic. I find your sizing totally out. Not sure what templates you working on? Our running club uses Anatomic gear and the sizes are horrendous (ie. M shirt is like a small and too short, not fitted / L is like a skirt and too short, not fitted) The same goes with the cycling jerseys....
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    Also a lot of people focus on distance run which is actually irrelevant. Rather focus on TIME. Time on the legs is what you need for Ultra Marathons. No use doing a 42km run in 3:30mins and then think you ready for Comrades...
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    Rather have less training km's and better healthy and injury free than have more and have niggles. The above distances are sweet spots for the majority of runner running the Comrades. Think the key is good quality training over quantity. Also rest when you not feeling 100%, dont feel like you falling behind.
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    Taper for a 10km run...?
  9. Gringo111
    Brooks are great shoes - especially the Ghost. My only critique is that the heal toe drop is too steep on the Ghosts (12mm). This destroyed my calves on hilly routes and also lost a toe nail or two on the downhills. Switched to a shoe with 8mm heal toe drop and the difference is night and day...
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    140 to 160km weeks is a bit extreme and unless you an elite runner, I wouldn't be loading training this much. Right now (March), the average runner should be doing between 65-80km per week with a good mixture of time trial and hill training mixed in. April/May are definitely the months that you would load the training. The aim, between 1000-1500km millage before comrades.
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    Hi Scuzzy, What size are you? I have a basically brand new pair of ghost 10's (UK10) that I am selling at a reduced price. They are great long distance shoes, just the wrong size for me. Let me know.
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    Just a few pointers I got from a few experienced runners from my club with regards to 'busses': 1) A lot of people have a target finishing time in mind and panic when the bus with their desired time comes past and overtakes them. Thinking you behind time and playing catch up is the worst thing you can do. Often these buses stop and slow down at irregular times so don't be fooled. Stay calm and stick to your race strategy. 2) It is ideal to hop onto a bus for a short period of time when you battling with pace or hurting. It can help with a bit of rhythm and encourage you to run for a longer period. 3) The bus drivers are normally experienced runners so don't be surprised when they up the tempo/pace to play catch up if the race isn't going as planned for them - you could be left behind without a bus driver. 4) At bigger ultra marathons like Comrades, try get to the front of your batch and stay on the outskirts either side. Often people get caught behind a big bus in the beginning of a race and battle to pass. 5) Stick to and trust your own race plan. Dont stop unnecessarily because you following a bus. Listen to your body. Hope my 2cents helps..
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    Best park run was 21:15
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    I finished the Cullinan2Tonteldoos ride this year (24hr/265km). Must say after riding 19hrs on the MTB, I was gatvol!! So massive respect to the guys and girls who finished or even attempted the Munga. After 200km you start wondering what the fark you are doing, hahaha. You can shift your ass on the saddle as many times as you want, you aint going to get a comfy seat!
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    What glasses do you run with?
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