Pieter-za Posted March 20, 2020 Share LOL you reminded me of an old comrades marathon T shirt I got when I entered to run.It was a really nice training t shirt and it eventually wore out from frequent use and washing.One does not get the shirt for finishing, or even starting At best you get it (implicitly) because you have qf'ed to start. (You get a medal for finishing a race) I have given many running (incl Comrades) shirts away to whoever - supporters, people who never will be able to run (races), charity donations etc, so what? (It actually brought joy and motivation to many of those.) It is a garment with some printing on it, advertising a race. (And yes, I am also still wearing the T of one of the Comrades's I had a DNS ) Edited March 20, 2020 by Pieter-za Ronniek and SwissVan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted March 20, 2020 Share One does not get the shirt for finishing, or even starting At best you get it (implicitly) because you have qf'ed to start. (You get a medal for finishing a race) Wish I had thought of this reply all those years ago ???? Pieter-za 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted March 23, 2020 Share Well onto some good news! For the first time since all the niggles, I was back in the mountain yesterday! Holy cow, one quickly falls out of running uphill... Did the mind a LOT of good just be out there on foot again. Painful and painfully slow, but I was there. But the mountain is in horrible shape after the fire this week. It will heal, at least! Legs are really feeling it today. I am officially a softie! Chris_, Lexx, Rowl and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted March 23, 2020 Share This is a great thread. Always worth coming over to see the comments. It occurs to me that we runners are very fortunate, because we can go on running as usual while gyms etc. are being closed or restricted. It also occurred to me, watching a few cycling groups going by me in Fourways on Saturday, that group riding is way too close for social distancing, especially when drafting. I guess snot rockets will be banned (at last)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted March 23, 2020 Share This is a great thread. Always worth coming over to see the comments. It occurs to me that we runners are very fortunate, because we can go on running as usual while gyms etc. are being closed or restricted. It also occurred to me, watching a few cycling groups going by me in Fourways on Saturday, that group riding is way too close for social distancing, especially when drafting. I guess snot rockets will be banned (at last)?Yup...I went out Sunday morning on my own and didn't come across another runner. In fact in my 70 minutes of running I went across...a walker... And 3 separate people cycling. Interestingly enough the cyclists were clearly people that don't ordinarily cycle. Came across about 5 or 6 cars maximum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted March 23, 2020 Share Yup...I went out Sunday morning on my own and didn't come across another runner. In fact in my 70 minutes of running I went across...a walker... And 3 separate people cycling. Interestingly enough the cyclists were clearly people that don't ordinarily cycle. Came across about 5 or 6 cars maximumI’ve noticed the exact opposite here, I think it’s the “corona or now working from him effect”Friday the local forest bike, hike, run, walk, picnic areas were packed.... went back on Sunday to run a TT route in the same Forest and it was slightly less packed, but the weather on Sunday was quite miserable with a cold howling wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaws677 Posted March 23, 2020 Share I've have never seen so many morning runners in Johannesburg. Although the familiars run from 4:30 to about 6:00. These newbies are more 6:00 to 8:00 joggers Edited March 23, 2020 by Jaws677 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacc Posted March 23, 2020 Share I woke up Saturday morning with a sore throat, so I decided to not go for my long run. Self medication seems to be helping and I am feeling much better. My friends went to Cradle on Saturday to run. They reported back it was very very busy. Runners and cyclists. I guess we all just miss being outside. I feel a lock down coming... Andrew, is your treadmill up for sale? Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted March 23, 2020 Share Same, also never seen so many people running or walking with dogs, babies and or prams as yesterday, in the afternoon no less... Whether it was us just excited to get a gap between the thunder and lightening or escape the house, probably both. Lotus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted March 23, 2020 Share Same, also never seen so many people running or walking with dogs, babies and or prams as yesterday, in the afternoon no less... Whether it was us just excited to get a gap between the thunder and lightening or escape the house, probably both.An early onset of cabin fever? Us Saffers can't sit inside for too long, even with Netflix on offer. Hacc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted March 23, 2020 Share Off topic, but you're talking about busy vs not busy... I noticed a lot more people in the mountain both days, yes.But then Sunday afternoon my wife wanted to go for a quick Sunday drive. Not getting out, just a drive. As it happens we drove past some of the local VERY popular wine farms. We even drove in at one, because we could not believe what we were seeing. Never ever saw either of those places so quiet. Places where you have to book weeks in advance stood empty. If we wanted, we could walk in and order a pizza. But... better a bit of economy struggles than struggling with the effects of this virus and overloaded hospitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted March 23, 2020 Share I woke up Saturday morning with a sore throat, so I decided to not go for my long run. Self medication seems to be helping and I am feeling much better. My friends went to Cradle on Saturday to run. They reported back it was very very busy. Runners and cyclists. I guess we all just miss being outside. I feel a lock down coming... Andrew, is your treadmill up for sale? tjommies3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted March 23, 2020 Share 21 days of running on a treadmill? I’ll rather take my chance outside with the SANDF.????????♂️ Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkdonk Posted March 23, 2020 Share Surely we are able to go for a run? A lone 10/15k.. I'm gonna go mad otherwise..Otherwise I'm gonna pretend I'm going to shop to buy bread and milk.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craai Posted March 24, 2020 Share Surely we are able to go for a run? A lone 10/15k.. I'm gonna go mad otherwise..Otherwise I'm gonna pretend I'm going to shop to buy bread and milk.. I think we can be sure of a few things during the next few weeks.... We're all going to have the cleanest houses, the most manicured lawns and the most "satisfied" wives (Stock up on protection boys and girls, unless you are planning for another one,). The dogs are going to be gatvol of playing fetch. All of sudden there will be plenty of time to fix everything around the house you've been putting off the last few years. Kids will learn the meaning of "go play outside" Rowl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted March 24, 2020 Share Surely we are able to go for a run? A lone 10/15k.. I'm gonna go mad otherwise..Otherwise I'm gonna pretend I'm going to shop to buy bread and milk..Nope you can't... That's the point of the lockdown... You might be able to run around the block repeatedly.. or do intervals up and down your street Edited March 24, 2020 by Stretch Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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