Raab Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Dubbel reply to Dubbelbuys Edited January 5, 2015 by Raab
Thug Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Hi there, i secured my Otter entry for 2015 and was looking at hydration packs. Any body that want to get rid of their Salamon 12l Slab hydration pack?? Why a Salomon hydration pack? Plenty of other suitable packs in the market such as Ultraspire and Osprey. I'm actually going to get myself the Osprey Rev 12 which can also double as hydration pack for MTBing. Had a lovely couple of trail runs in Sabie over New Year and came across Dennis Lawrie setting up the route for the SA Trail champs at the end of the month.
DubbelBuys Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 <script language='javascript'> </script> I am sure there are formulas and structured plans out there however my advise would be to take it slowly and incorporate some walking at the start, always take the distance increase slower than you think. As cyclists we want to increase distance quickly but you risk your knees, hips and feet not coping with dramatic increases in distance.Thx for that reminder to take the distance increases slower than I want to. Messed up my knee last time. Serious ITB.
SeaBee Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Lekker thread this! I just asked in the other running thread about trail running shoes - presuming this will be a much better place to ask. For starters, when do you feel one should get a pair of trail running shoes as well? My road shoes is quite (in my limited knowledge) aggressive ito thread. But the moment I'm hitting anything loose-ish, I just spin. So seriously starting to think about getting a pair. Started running in the mountain (Paarl mountain) recently and simply loving it! But my other question - how well do they last on tar? I do have a couple of k's to the mountain on the closest entrance to me - and have to run across most of Paarl to get to the other entrance (or return from there).
RABUBI Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Lekker thread this! I just asked in the other running thread about trail running shoes - presuming this will be a much better place to ask. For starters, when do you feel one should get a pair of trail running shoes as well? My road shoes is quite (in my limited knowledge) aggressive ito thread. But the moment I'm hitting anything loose-ish, I just spin. So seriously starting to think about getting a pair. Started running in the mountain (Paarl mountain) recently and simply loving it! But my other question - how well do they last on tar? I do have a couple of k's to the mountain on the closest entrance to me - and have to run across most of Paarl to get to the other entrance (or return from there). Normal road shoes should be ok for gravel, but as soon as it gets a bit rougher, get proper trail shoes. Also, stick to the same brand as you use on the road.
Pointer Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Why a Salomon hydration pack? Plenty of other suitable packs in the market such as Ultraspire and Osprey. I'm actually going to get myself the Osprey Rev 12 which can also double as hydration pack for MTBing. Had a lovely couple of trail runs in Sabie over New Year and came across Dennis Lawrie setting up the route for the SA Trail champs at the end of the month.I used my brothers Salomon hydration pack and it fits perfectly.
Weight Weenie Posted January 6, 2015 Author Posted January 6, 2015 For me I won't consider anything but a race vest type pack if you're a serious trail runner looking to do longer training runs and races where you need to carry more gear. Mtb packs are fine but the fit, adjustment, access etc is just not on the same level.
RABUBI Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 There is a 20km trail run North of Pretoria on 18th Jan. http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=4373
Surv0MTB Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 look for the Camelbak XTC, 3lt hydration pack with arms around the waist for hold. Works very well, cycling or running. Looks sort of like an X on your back. Saucony Peregrin or Xodus shoes are absolutely amazing.
Thug Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 There is a 20km trail run North of Pretoria on 18th Jan. http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=4373 There is also a 20km trail run at Avianto the same day. http://www.ilumin8events.com/biogen-resolution-trail-run/
RABUBI Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) There is also a 20km trail run at Avianto the same day. http://www.ilumin8events.com/biogen-resolution-trail-run/ Thanks. Someone told me there was another race on, but I couldn't find it Which one to do? The Intundla one also has a duathlon and triathlon the same day Edited January 6, 2015 by RABUBI
Raab Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 <script language='javascript'> </script> There is a 20km trail run North of Pretoria on 18th Jan.http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=4373<script language='javascript'> </script> There is a 20km trail run North of Pretoria on 18th Jan.http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=4373 There is also a 20km trail run at Avianto the same day. http://www.ilumin8events.com/biogen-resolution-trail-run/ Hmmm, which one to do?
Raab Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 the week after is the Puma trial (same course as Xterra) http://www.stillwatersports.com/event/puma-trailrun-buffelspoort/
waveduke Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Lekker thread this! I just asked in the other running thread about trail running shoes - presuming this will be a much better place to ask. For starters, when do you feel one should get a pair of trail running shoes as well? My road shoes is quite (in my limited knowledge) aggressive ito thread. But the moment I'm hitting anything loose-ish, I just spin. So seriously starting to think about getting a pair. Started running in the mountain (Paarl mountain) recently and simply loving it! But my other question - how well do they last on tar? I do have a couple of k's to the mountain on the closest entrance to me - and have to run across most of Paarl to get to the other entrance (or return from there). I was (ab)using the Salomon Speedcross 3 for trail running and also part time on tar.The thread on the Speedcross is just not made for street use - it disappeared quite quickly while running on tar.My new setup is now Salomon Fellcross for trail only and Salomon Sense Pro for street/trail. Will keep you updated how the Sense Pro keeps up on tar... :-) SeaBee 1
Barry Stuart Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Are there any good, shorter trail runs for those getting fit again… or is it just Parkrun and then 20km?
Barry Stuart Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Are there any good, shorter trail runs for those getting fit again… or is it just Parkrun and then 20km?
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