Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[b-rad]

3 hours ago, ChrisF said:

https://runningmann.co.za/2025/04/15/two-oceans-board-cant-stop-lying/

Ms Cavanagh needs to be removed from her position with immediate effect. And quite frankly the entire board. They are quickly destroying what has always been a top class event. 
Oceans can easily be world class. But the wrong people involved unfortunately it’s heading the other way. 

[IceCreamMan]

17 hours ago, ChrisF said:

https://www.capetownetc.com/news/city-of-cape-town-withdraws-support-from-two-oceans-marathon/

 

Not good for the future of this event ... 😵

Cluster *&ck comes to mind. No way can this race be lost. 

[babse]

Greed! Should receive a hefty fine for not abiding to their event permit. Thats some serious numbers above the approval.

Good luck getting next year's permit in hand. 

[reteid]

I have run the ultra a few times during the late 80's and early 90's. As I had nothing to do on the days of the expo I had a daytrip from Paarl just to feel the vibe again. All i can say is that a fish rots from the head. Untill such time as the current board is no longer I will not do the race again. It is a beautifull race sort of screwed up by the board.Pretty much how I currently view our country.I was thinking of doing it with my son , but alas things must first change at the top before I make that journey again.

[Shebeen]

more spice at Oceans.

https://runningmann.co.za/2025/04/19/instagram-influencer-caught-cheating-at-two-oceans/

The entitlement of some people who think they are just better. Has anyone EVER heard of a cyclist tampering their race number to improve seeding?

 

flippen influencers must fall!

[dave303e]

Fake your way into A batch and then run a marathon time for the kiddies race. Pathetic... 

I feel for athletes when big sponsorship deals go to these idiots and talented people working really hard miss out.

 

[ChrisF]

49 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

more spice at Oceans.

https://runningmann.co.za/2025/04/19/instagram-influencer-caught-cheating-at-two-oceans/

The entitlement of some people who think they are just better. Has anyone EVER heard of a cyclist tampering their race number to improve seeding?

 

flippen influencers must fall!

 

WOW !!

 

And still having the audacity to try and justify it .....

 

BAN FOR LIFE !!

 

[ChrisF]

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[ChrisF]

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[shaper]

1 hour ago, dave303e said:

Fake your way into A batch and then run a marathon time for the kiddies race. Pathetic... 

I feel for athletes when big sponsorship deals go to these idiots and talented people working really hard miss out.

 

Just back from Boston marathon, saw plenty of influencers running. Passed 1 who was vlogging (giving a non stop commentary, i presume the whole way) and had 2 cameramen running with him filming it all. 

A question was asked on a FB group for the marathon after the race about them and there seems there are plenty influencers who vlog with support staff and some even get special entries to do it. 

[Shebeen]

10 minutes ago, shaper said:

Just back from Boston marathon, saw plenty of influencers running. Passed 1 who was vlogging (giving a non stop commentary, i presume the whole way) and had 2 cameramen running with him filming it all. 

A question was asked on a FB group for the marathon after the race about them and there seems there are plenty influencers who vlog with support staff and some even get special entries to do it. 

fkn influencers. here we are talking about them instead of your BOSTON MARATHON!!

 

tell us more

[shaper]

1 hour ago, Shebeen said:

fkn influencers. here we are talking about them instead of your BOSTON MARATHON!!

 

tell us more

Haha indeed 

What an awesome experience, even though a long day. Great vibe, atmosphere and NOISE!

The day starts early with finish bag drop off at 7am, followed by loading on the iconic yellow school bus for the 1hr journey to the start at Hopkins. It is freezing cold, you are layered up with old clothes to throw away, but still shivering. At athletes village you have hours to waste before being loaded into your corrals and walked to the start line, shedding clothing to the charity bin bags and using the 1000s of porta potties on the way as you walk to the start. The start pen you are only there for 10mins before walking over the brow of the hill and rolling through the start line. A 10:25am start time, I am not really use to and has been a long day already and you are at least off and running a downhill.

The crowds are out pretty much all the route and in the towns you pass through and especially half way and heartbreak hill are at least 10 deep and loud.

Whilst the course is downhill, it is quite rolling so saps the legs together with all the downhill running and heartbreak hill, is actually 3-4 hills around 28-33km, which are not really that bad, apart from where they come in the race, then it pretty much downhill to the iconic finish and the mass of people, atmosphere and deafening NOISE to get you to the finish 🙌

As for my race, this was my 2nd major after Chicago (3:18hr) last year and was doing it as a fun run and to soak it all in. I was aiming for around 3:30hr, especially as had not done specific marathon training, having raced Ironman South Africa a month before and had only been averaging 47km/week (pretty low). The goal was around 5min/km or just under until over heartbreak hill at 33km, then see what was left in the legs for the majority downhill to the finish. I was just over 5min/km cresting heartbreak and pushed what I could until 40km when the legs gave out (nowhere to hide with low volume running and only a couple of long runs), so enjoyed the crowds everywhere the last kms, the vibe, the gees, the atmosphere and NOISE, and a nice easy stroll up to the finish taking it all in and enjoying every moment. Crossed the line with a 3:34hr finish time and a 2nd major ticked off, and lots of memories of this one, more so than Chicago. 

A great week, great memories and a enjoyable run to soak it all in ..... all the way to the finish 🙌

Edited April 23, 2025 by shaper

[Shebeen]

10 minutes ago, shaper said:

Haha indeed 

What an awesome experience, even though a long day. Great vibe, atmosphere and NOISE!

The day starts early with finish bag drop off at 7am, followed by loading on the iconic yellow school bus for the 1hr journey to the start at Hopkins. It is freezing cold, you are layered up with old clothes to throw away, but still shivering. At athletes village you have hours to waste before being loaded into your corrals and walked to the start line, shedding clothing to the charity bin bags and using the 1000s of porta potties on the way as you walk to the start. The start pen you are only there for 10mins before walking over the brow of the hill and rolling through the start line. A 10:25am start time, I am not really use to and has been a long day already and you are at least off and running a downhill.

The crowds are out pretty much all the route and in the towns you pass through and especially half way and heartbreak hill are at least 10 deep and loud.

Whilst the course is downhill, it is quite rolling so saps the legs together with all the downhill running and heartbreak hill, is actually 3-4 hills around 28-33km, which are not really that bad, apart from where they come in the race, then it pretty much downhill to the iconic finish and the mass of people, atmosphere and deafening NOISE to get you to the finish 🙌

As for my race, this was my 2nd major after Chicago (3:18hr) last year and was doing it as a fun run and to soak it all in. I was aiming for around 3:30hr, especially as had not done specific marathon training, having raced Ironman South Africa a month before and had only been averaging 47km/week (pretty low). The goal was around 5min/km or just under until over heartbreak hill at 33km, then see what was left in the legs for the majority downhill to the finish. I was just over 5min/km cresting heartbreak and pushed what I could until 40km when the legs gave out (nowhere to hide with low volume running and only a couple of long runs), so enjoyed the crowds, the vibe, the gees, the atmosphere and NOISE, and a nice easy stroll up to the finish taking it all in and enjoying every moment. Crossed the line with a 3:34hr finish time and a 2nd major ticked off, and lots of memories of this one, more so than Chicago. 

A great week, great memories and a enjoyable run to soak it all in ..... all the way to the finish 🙌

cool, uh mean a bit show off with that "fun run time" but par for the course!

 

Are you going for all the Abbot majors?

 

 

[ChrisF]

15 minutes ago, shaper said:

Haha indeed 

What an awesome experience, even though a long day. Great vibe, atmosphere and NOISE!

The day starts early with finish bag drop off at 7am, followed by loading on the iconic yellow school bus for the 1hr journey to the start at Hopkins. It is freezing cold, you are layered up with old clothes to throw away, but still shivering. At athletes village you have hours to waste before being loaded into your corrals and walked to the start line, shedding clothing to the charity bin bags and using the 1000s of porta potties on the way as you walk to the start. The start pen you are only there for 10mins before walking over the brow of the hill and rolling through the start line. A 10:25am start time, I am not really use to and has been a long day already and you are at least off and running a downhill.

The crowds are out pretty much all the route and in the towns you pass through and especially half way and heartbreak hill are at least 10 deep and loud.

Whilst the course is downhill, it is quite rolling so saps the legs together with all the downhill running and heartbreak hill, is actually 3-4 hills around 28-33km, which are not really that bad, apart from where they come in the race, then it pretty much downhill to the iconic finish and the mass of people, atmosphere and deafening NOISE to get you to the finish 🙌

As for my race, this was my 2nd major after Chicago (3:18hr) last year and was doing it as a fun run and to soak it all in. I was aiming for around 3:30hr, especially as had not done specific marathon training, having raced Ironman South Africa a month before and had only been averaging 47km/week (pretty low). The goal was around 5min/km or just under until over heartbreak hill at 33km, then see what was left in the legs for the majority downhill to the finish. I was just over 5min/km cresting heartbreak and pushed what I could until 40km when the legs gave out (nowhere to hide with low volume running and only a couple of long runs), so enjoyed the crowds everywhere the last kms, the vibe, the gees, the atmosphere and NOISE, and a nice easy stroll up to the finish taking it all in and enjoying every moment. Crossed the line with a 3:34hr finish time and a 2nd major ticked off, and lots of memories of this one, more so than Chicago. 

A great week, great memories and a enjoyable run to soak it all in ..... all the way to the finish 🙌

 

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[shaper]

23 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

cool, uh mean a bit show off with that "fun run time" but par for the course!

 

Are you going for all the Abbot majors?

 

 

Ya, going to do all 6 first, then the 3 extra once they have been added. Only Sydney so far, waiting to hear for when CPT and Shanghai get added.

I have tried the lottery for 1x Tokyo and 2x Berlin but no luck. Will try to do NY and one other next year

At 59yo, every run is a fun run as dont know how much longer you will be able to, some just more fun than others

Edited April 23, 2025 by shaper

[babse]

Ban for life may not be relavent if there events future hangs in the balance...