Chris_ Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 Trish Eksteen, lady from Durbs, just set the womans world record for consecutive half marathons run - 75 halfs in 75 days! Looks like shes aiming for 100. 100 done! wow
Vetplant Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Camelback Running vest on special... seeing as we are talking about being self-supported:https://www.onedayonly.co.za/ultra-pro-vest-2l-20201006.html
gifs Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Not sure if they're available in SA (and I haven't got one myself) but it seems HydraPak have a larger opening.I bought some Hydrapak 500ml flasks with a large opening online about a year ago. But I can't seem to find them at any online shops at the moment.
Stretch Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Cheptegei going for the 10k worl record tonight at 8:30 UK time - streaming link in the article below https://athleticsweekly.com/event-news/live-stream-cheptegei-10000m-world-record-assault-1039935616/#:~:text=After%20his%20incredible%2012%3A35.36,the%20world%20can%20watch%20live.
vivo101 Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Anyone know where I can get a soft flask (500ml) with a larger opening? I know Salomon has one (but no online stores have stock that I can see). Any other brands you know of? I have the First Ascent ones and they are perfect except the openings are small and I want larger ones for a race I'm doing in December. I'll have to remix my powered mix at an aid station and the larger opening would make this easier. Ultimate Direction makes great flasks with a wider mouth. Easy to fill with sachets of powder, although you still have some spillage. Would definitely recommend Raidlight soft flasks have massive openings, but I absolutely hate the thread. Got like 4 lying in the back of the cupboard, as I can't get them to seal first try. travisza 1
travisza Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Ultimate Direction makes great flasks with a wider mouth. Easy to fill with sachets of powder, although you still have some spillage. Would definitely recommend Raidlight soft flasks have massive openings, but I absolutely hate the thread. Got like 4 lying in the back of the cupboard, as I can't get them to seal first try. Thanks. Found 1 UD one left on TrailShed.co.za but its R300 + R100 delivery. I just can't wrap my head around that. They also have 1 Hydrapak left that also looks like it has a larger opening but that one is R495!!!! At those prices I'll carry an empty normal bottle in my pack, use that to mix, and just squirt the mix into my soft bottles. (or just mess powder and live with it)
Vetplant Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks. Found 1 UD one left on TrailShed.co.za but its R300 + R100 delivery. I just can't wrap my head around that. They also have 1 Hydrapak left that also looks like it has a larger opening but that one is R495!!!! At those prices I'll carry an empty normal bottle in my pack, use that to mix, and just squirt the mix into my soft bottles. (or just mess powder and live with it)Little bit better price, and you can chuck in some other essentials and get free shipping..? https://www.takealot.com/aonijie-quick-stow-500ml-soft-flask/PLID70583833
dave303e Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 You can always put your drink powder into small ziploc bags, then at the aid station you bite/tear a small corner off the ziploc so it is easy to pour into the small neck soft flasks...
travisza Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Little bit better price, and you can chuck in some other essentials and get free shipping..? https://www.takealot.com/aonijie-quick-stow-500ml-soft-flask/PLID70583833NOOOOO. I've just placed an order and had to pay delivery because it was under R450 I should have gone through their sports stuff properly
travisza Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 You can always put your drink powder into small ziploc bags, then at the aid station you bite/tear a small corner off the ziploc so it is easy to pour into the small neck soft flasks...I think that will most likely be the plan
Zama7 Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 https://athleticsweekly.com/event-news/live-stream-cheptegei-10000m-world-record-assault-1039935616/ Cheptegei trying to run the 10km under 26,20 machine
Stretch Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Unreal Night 2 incredible World Records broken - both over a decade old Ladies 5000m - 14:06:65 (14:11:15)Mens 10000m - 26:11:00 (26:17:53) and both by a big margin Edited October 7, 2020 by Stretch Vetplant, Chris_ and Hacc 3
Vetplant Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 The Wavelight technology is very cool. It must be an immense help to have such a reliable pacing tool for chasing a World Record/PB. Correctly pacing your run is one of the key techniques in achieving good running results. Zama7 1
vivo101 Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 NOOOOO. I've just placed an order and had to pay delivery because it was under R450 I should have gone through their sports stuff properly I see you already committed. Here is a size comparison for interest sake. Lexx and Chris_ 2
travisza Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 I see you already committed. Here is a size comparison for interest sake. Capture.PNGAwesome thank you. Looks like the UD ones are in the sweetspot. Really appreciate effort of a comparison.
Chris_ Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 I see we have some Freedom Challenge runners again, good stuff
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