TopFuel Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Right. It's 81 days to go. I have just signed up for my second Ultra. Feeling a bit nervous, but the training is going well. So, I want to hear:What are you running (fun run, 21km, 56km ,trail run)?What are your goals?Any training tips, and racing tips?I'm looking forward to this event, and I daresay other hubbers are as well. Edited January 29, 2014 by TopFuel Sportsworld.co.za 1
TopFuel Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 I'll start: I am running the 56km, hoping for a time of <5 hours (Sainsbury medal). Last year, I ran 05:47, on minimal training, and have decided to give it a real go this year. I'm using Peninsula marathon as both my qualifier and my first long run.
webs Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I'm doing the 21km again and will aim for 88 minutes again.Better start doing speed work. TopFuel and Meezo 2
TopFuel Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 I'm doing the 21km again and will aim for 88 minutes again.Better start doing speed work. 88 mins is properly quick. Speed work essential. What is that, 4:05ish/km? Are you gonna do Peninsula 21km?
webs Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 It's about 04:10/km.Not doing the Peninsula. Doing all the PPA Funrides before the Argus this year.Also dit the TO 56km in 2012. And did my first Comrades last year.
Meezo Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Did 104mins last year in 21km my first one. This year wanna go for silver! Longer time after argus to prep, 2 weeks last year was EINA training! TopFuel 1
Mokgaga'a mmakubela! Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 i am doing the 56k again because i'm addicted to chappies! hoping for finish time of less than 6hrs to improve my finish time of 5:52 in 2013. TopFuel 1
Slowone Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Doing the 21km for a 3rd time ...... training well dont do any. just pitch up and hope for the best on the day ....lol finished both before the 3h /3h10m min cut off .....(2:45 or there abouts is my time) and yes i am looking forward to it.... might even train this year.....like Meezo said. lots of time this year to train after argus ..... oh yes must still train for that event as well .... Meezo 1
TopFuel Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Did 104mins last year in 21km my first one. This year wanna go for silver! Longer time after argus to prep, 2 weeks last year was EINA training! Silver is 90 mins right? That's a nice goal to aim for. The extra gap between argus and oceans is nice for that final training push. You doing any speed work yet? Or that destined for that gap?
TopFuel Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 i am doing the 56k again because i'm addicted to chappies! hoping for finish time of less than 6hrs to improve my finish time of 5:52 in 2013. One of the most amazing experiences is chappies, the pitter patter of runners and heavy breathing. Plus the view is not too bad either. I'm with you, one of the best spots in the marathon.
TopFuel Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Double post. Edited January 30, 2014 by TopFuel
Reconrider Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Am doing my 1st 21km this year but am struggling with an Achilles injury that has plagued me since Oct 2012... breaker 1
Meezo Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Silver is 90 mins right? That's a nice goal to aim for. The extra gap between argus and oceans is nice for that final training push. You doing any speed work yet? Or that destined for that gap? Not yet, never know what to do really for running. Speed work?, run as fast as i can? Daily walk thru my area for me. Lol
IMan777 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Going for my first 56K this year. I just want to finish. i would like to go sub 6 but even a blue medal will be great! Also doing the Peninsula as my qualifying marathon. The Peninsula will also be my first marathon that I did not have to swim 3.8Kms and ride 180Kms before I could run...
eeeek Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Doing my fourth 21, wanted to do the ultra this year, but a spinal compression injury last year put that plan on hold. goal: will be happy with around 1:50. Edited January 30, 2014 by eeeek
JGR Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Doing the 21km, my 2nd and hoping for 1h40 Meezo 1
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