Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Meezo]

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/310437-vws-trail-challenge-2025/#/

[milky4130]

8 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

33 Days to the BIG DOWN run.

Did my "long run" yesterday, past of Fish Hoek AC and they traditionally put on a 52km route called 4Hills4Lindsay.

We have about 35 entrants, but quite a few came from other clubs and it was about 100 people who trundled off into the darkness. The weather was peach perfect and what a great route with 12 aid stations along the way.

It was going to be a big reality check, as I haven't done enough mileage this year and I'm unsure how to factor cycling time in. I tried really holding back to simulate Comrades race pace, but this is always difficult. had had enough by the 40km mark, so walked all the uphills from there, and some of the gentle inclines too!

 

the knees are sore, going to need to be very calculated over the next month to maximise gains on the final push to the startline

I thought you were going to say "had had enough by the 40km mark, so you put the hammer down". Well Done.

I opted for the False Bay 50km What a stunning route. Cycled it many times before but running it gives you are different experience & you get to take in all the scenery for much longer.

[Shebeen]

45 minutes ago, milky4130 said:

I thought you were going to say "had had enough by the 40km mark, so you put the hammer down". Well Done.

I opted for the False Bay 50km What a stunning route. Cycled it many times before but running it gives you are different experience & you get to take in all the scenery for much longer.

At the 40km mark you have the option of your car 1,5km away or an extra 12km loop. It's really really tempting to can it right there!

FB50 also seemed like a good option, but much earlier start with all the logistics! Can imagine running a closed clarence drive is an experience like no other. It's a special place for me as riding to rooi els and back as a matie was the best big training ride, and I did quite a few Totalsports challenge events as a solo.

 

 

 

[IceCreamMan]

https://tvpworld.com/86521267/pole-breaks-world-record-with-non-stop-777km-run#:~:text=A Polish extreme runner has,covering an incredible 777 km.&text=Łukasz Wróbel%2C who is also,northern part of the country.

[milky4130]

28 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

At the 40km mark you have the option of your car 1,5km away or an extra 12km loop. It's really really tempting to can it right there!

FB50 also seemed like a good option, but much earlier start with all the logistics! Can imagine running a closed clarence drive is an experience like no other. It's a special place for me as riding to rooi els and back as a matie was the best big training ride, and I did quite a few Totalsports challenge events as a solo.

 

 

 

Speaking of temptation I had 60km training run on the program. 2 other runners agreed along the way that when we get to the finish we will turn around for another 5kms back on the route then back to the finish. We got separated at some point on the route when I stopped for a toilet break. They then ended up picking up the pace and after 50kms needless to say they went out too hard & quickly banished that good idea of an extra 10kms, I soldiered on because my OCD would not let me call it a day.

Logistics was made easier by literally getting picked up by my front door by a 30 seater bus made up of runners from various clubs we collected along the way.