Lexx Posted August 19, 2016 Share I also want to do OMTOM, but unfortunately we are not allowed to take leave over Easter and Dec Holidays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted August 19, 2016 Share What always amazes me is that everyone runs comrades and two oceans, cycles argus and 94,7 when there are other really great races to be run/ridden and some are a lot cheaper. Esp when you don't have to pay flights to Cape and accom... example- Wolkberg trail run- R950, includes 2 nights accom, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners,35km skyrun day 1 topping the Iron crown 1700m Elevation gain25km day 2, 600m elevation gain/loss.Spectacular views and day 2 is stunning running in the forrests past fly fishing dams and gardens.This year we even got free leg massages after each day Wartrail- More a multisport event, but IMO one of the best races in the country. You can do any combo of the stages if you want or just do them all cos why not, but if you looking at the comrades thread on a cycling forum you may as well do the first two days, you will not regret it...Usually about R850 per leg to competeDay 1, the run is 57 odd km of heaven, high up in the mountains, rough terrain, big climbs 2700m of climbing.Day 2 is a mtb, 118km with another 2600m of climbing through jeeptrack, singletrack and district roads along rivers, there is even a hike a bike section.Day 3 is the paddle, 60km down the orange riverLook it is an incredibly tough event, but the views and vibe are definitely worth it... the hidden gems are worth going to find sometimes... Andrew Steer, Sportsworld.co.za, ScottCM and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 19, 2016 Share Running for ages.I have done 10 Comrades several Loskop, Om die Dam and Two Oceans and 100km races as well as cycle since 2003. 11 94.7 and Argus many other fun races Run on Mondays and Wednesdays during week cycle Tuesday and Thursday . On Saturday morning do your long run if not racing the Sunday thereafter get on your bike for your LSD. It worksIf you race on Sundays then cycle for 50km only on Saturday and run 10-15km on Sunday after your race. Mondays rest day. Depending on your race build up you will stop the one code for few days and concentrate on the build up of other . Not a fast runner at all Best Comrades 8H54min.Argus and 94.7 best times 3H12min. In my group of bandits I have some who have achieved the following:Comrades 8H35 and a 2H40 94.7Comrades 8H46 and 94.7 of 2H50 a unique 8H59m58s Comrades and a 2H59m47S 94.7 The mind and body is a wonderful tool if used correctly BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTT please get the buy in of your spouse on the training regime and the amount of crap they have to put up with once the bug has bitten. EnjoyWell done sir!! So my best time for 94.7 (2h21) could give me a 8h30 or better ...... I wish in my wildest dreamsHere's to hoping ???? Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 19, 2016 Share as a kid growing up comrades fever got the race etched into my dna. Fond memories of the milo adverts making us run around the house in support whilst fordyce was smashing the field. In my mind I thought I'd tackle it once in my 30's, halfway through the decade now and with other things happening it's still on page 2 of the bucketlist. it will always be there, will one day do it. When i did freedom challenge, it was still co-ordinated with comrades as leg1 of the FC Xtreme. so I sat on the plane to durbs full of comrades runners the vibe was electric - that's as close I've come!Try not procrastinate with itIn my experience the older you get the less likely your to do it, especially if you been doing endurance sports for a lengthy time. I entered comrades in +\- 1997 but never made it to the start due to injury..... Now I would like to do it and am working towards it but to be honest I don't know if I have the same motivation intensity that I had 20 yrs ago..... Nowadays I just think it's better to jog and cycle occasionally to keep healthy instead of going overboard with stuff like marathons and ultras.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 19, 2016 Share Training program says I must run 45 minutes tonight... Friday se moer#dedicatedorwhat?? Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted August 20, 2016 Share Yoh, that's going to be steep. Where you staying for the Comrades.Booked a 3 bed, 3 bath house in Umhlanga. One for us and one for my colleaque and his fam. Sportsworld.co.za and Lexx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted August 20, 2016 Share the hidden gems are worth going to find sometimes...Btw, those are just the two big ones. We are doing Lammergeyer next month, same part of the world as Skyrun and doing Ottosdal night marathon end of Jan. And everything else possible in between. Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsworld.co.za Posted August 20, 2016 Share Try not procrastinate with itIn my experience the older you get the less likely your to do it, especially if you been doing endurance sports for a lengthy time. I entered comrades in +\- 1997 but never made it to the start due to injury..... Now I would like to do it and am working towards it but to be honest I don't know if I have the same motivation intensity that I had 20 yrs ago..... Nowadays I just think it's better to jog and cycle occasionally to keep healthy instead of going overboard with stuff like marathons and ultras.... So true. I was running with a Seasoned runner this year, and he said, each year he has to train double as hard just to get the same time as last year. I agree with not doing too many endurance events, but feel you must focus on at least once when you hit 40+, so we focus on one super event a year.. The vibe, atmosphere and elation of Comrades is just worth the training you put in. Do it. Edited August 20, 2016 by Sportsworld.co.za Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 20, 2016 Share Booked a 3 bed, 3 bath house in Umhlanga. One for us and one for my colleaque and his fam.Nice. The Fam wants to stay in Durbs because its so close to the Aquarium and they just love theDurban vibe during Comrades times. Most of our Spots are already booked up, but I got a nice place, Spinnaker 201. Looks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted August 20, 2016 Share Nice. The Fam wants to stay in Durbs because its so close to the Aquarium and they just love theDurban vibe during Comrades times. Most of our Spots are already booked up, but I got a nice place, Spinnaker 201. Looks pretty good.I see the accommodation is already a issue, same with omtom. We will also take the kids to ushaka the friday. Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 20, 2016 Share I see the accommodation is already a issue, same with omtom. We will also take the kids to ushaka the friday.I thought Accom would be no prob, but damn, I got a shock when everything is booked up for those days.. I once stayed at "Rustenburg Girls High Boarding School" when I did the OMTOM. Got nice breakfasts in the morning and even on race morning they made a special thingy for the runners that stayed there. I think it was about 2km from the start...And it was pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted August 23, 2016 Share So for those doing the Soweto Marathon, they have changed the end from Nasrec to finish on the field inside the FNB Stadium, pretty much like Kingmead. I think that should be pretty cool for us novices. Entries for it close on the 5th Sept Back to the topic of the thread, i see Championchip already has the link setup on their website and ready to go with a note that entries will open on Tuesday the 1st Sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted August 23, 2016 Share Ok, help our novices, where is the A and where is the Z of comrades and omtom registration? I have already registered on omtoms website, but cannot see the same on comrades. Oh and goes without saying we need to get both chips for both races as well.... Edited August 23, 2016 by Jackes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted August 23, 2016 Share http://www.championchip.co.za/ entries only open 1 sept for comrades Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 23, 2016 Share http://www.championchip.co.za/ entries only open 1 sept for comrades Untitled.jpgCant Wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted August 29, 2016 Share Ferret what are you doing running 100km weeks already? So 2 days till entries open, who has decided to pull the trigger this time round? Seabee hope you are in this year. Stretch, Lexx and Andrew Steer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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