Hacc Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Regarding the training programs. I had a shock looking forward to what happens up until two oceans time, regarding miles, but I see all of them basicly works like that. OMTOM is just part of your training for comrades and the miles stack up like crazy all the way. We have a 32km the Saturday and a 10km the Sunday before OMTOM. Our club decided to have their long run (50km) the weekend before OMTOM I told them it is a stupid idea and club members won't support it. You cannot do 3 ultras (Club long run, OMTOM and Loskop) over three weekends... I wouldn't exceed 21km the weekend before OMTOM. (I would probably do it the Saturday to rest the Sunday) Lexx 1
Jewbacca Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 We were lucky enough to be a part of the inaugural Torpedo Swim Run over the weekend. 3.6km of sea swimming and 13.5km of running/rock hopping spread out over 11 or so legs. You swim in your rinning shoes and run in your wetsuit.... As someone who adventures, rides bikes, tri's, MTB's paddles etc, this really was the most fun I have had at an organised race in absolute ages. Check it out. I am absolutely hooked on the concept and there are talks of doing a 50km one at some point. Only issue I have now is the chafe under my arms and on my nips is going to make Red Hill an agony fest! Andrew Steer and IceCreamMan 2
ScottCM Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 Martin van Gass - LexxWarick WinterJono Esteves - OrbitChristo BekkerPieter OosthuizenAndrew Steer - Andrew Steerahmed badat - Monkey on a bianchiDavid TruterDennis Lamminga - SportsworldJames WhitakerCecile Van Niekerk - HaccAndrew de Klerk - StretchDaniel JennerScott Craig - Mackie - Scott C-MVince van Vuuren Wilbar Steenkamp julien van der pluymJason (Jigghead) Raath candz1, Andrew Steer and Lexx 3
Andrew Steer Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 We were lucky enough to be a part of the inaugural Torpedo Swim Run over the weekend. 3.6km of sea swimming and 13.5km of running/rock hopping spread out over 11 or so legs. You swim in your rinning shoes and run in your wetsuit.... As someone who adventures, rides bikes, tri's, MTB's paddles etc, this really was the most fun I have had at an organised race in absolute ages. Check it out. I am absolutely hooked on the concept and there are talks of doing a 50km one at some point. Only issue I have now is the chafe under my arms and on my nips is going to make Red Hill an agony fest! Sounds lekker... must destroy your shoes though surely? Jewbacca 1
Jackes Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) I wouldn't exceed 21km the weekend before OMTOM. (I would probably do it the Saturday to rest the Sunday) I think I'm also going to override that 32 with a 21 the weekend before omtom. The two weeks after omtom is a bit more relaxed, but still. That's the Saturday, the Sunday is a 1H30 at base pase, I will still do that as well. Edited January 16, 2017 by Jackes
Jewbacca Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Sounds lekker... must destroy your shoes though surely?Luckily the legs are broken up into very manageable chunks. Longest run was 4.5km, so I chose to wear a pair of old new balance minimalist shoes I haven't run in for a year or so. Some guys were wearing fishing booties! I think the longer 50km version would require a bit more thought on shoes, but the short, punchy 20km or less just requires a good attitude and the least amount of fuss possible. Serious fun though... Andrew Steer 1
Andrew Steer Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) I see Johnson's Crane sent out an email saying entries were heading towards being full... would suggest pre-entering for those considering it. It's a nice run and you don't want to risk the morning entry. Demand for entries certainly seems higher this year - Two Oceans Ultra as an example sold out quickly... Comrades again too. Pick n Pay is another I would suggest ticking off too while you're at it. Edited January 16, 2017 by Andrew Steer Lexx 1
_David_ Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) We were lucky enough to be a part of the inaugural Torpedo Swim Run over the weekend. 3.6km of sea swimming and 13.5km of running/rock hopping spread out over 11 or so legs. You swim in your rinning shoes and run in your wetsuit.... As someone who adventures, rides bikes, tri's, MTB's paddles etc, this really was the most fun I have had at an organised race in absolute ages. Check it out. I am absolutely hooked on the concept and there are talks of doing a 50km one at some point. Only issue I have now is the chafe under my arms and on my nips is going to make Red Hill an agony fest! Have you seen the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun world series? Looks very tough. "The teams swim between the 26 islands and run over them. The total distance is 75 kilometres of which 10 km are open-water swimming and 65 km are trail-running." http://otilloswimrun.com Edited January 16, 2017 by Dav/d Jewbacca and Andrew Steer 2
Jewbacca Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Have you seen the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun world series? Looks very tough. "The teams swim between the 26 islands and run over them. The total distance is 75 kilometres of which 10 km are open-water swimming and 65 km are trail-running." http://otilloswimrun.com I have checked this out. The Swedes are crazy about this sport and it is growing quite quickly. Being a 'plodder' I would probably prefer the longer races, but that being said, carrying anything is difficult, even a small amount of vaseline! Very excited that it has hit our shores and hopefully guys are keen to put their hands up and give it a go. The Torpedo guys did a fantastic job as a 'taster' which should encourage a few more people to organise similar events. The Walker bay extreme version including cliff jumping looks a treat as well! _David_ 1
SwissVan Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Reckon that's probably it. My runs all get posted as private for some reason... so if I don't edit and unlock they don't go public.And here I thought you were not training enough....It's the strava way of doing secret training ????
Stretch Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 ok - thanks for the linking guys and girls...at least I can put a nickname next to a name Martin van Gass - LexxWarick WinterJono Esteves - OrbitChristo BekkerPieter OosthuizenAndrew Steer - Andrew Steerahmed badat - Monkey on a bianchiDavid TruterDennis Lamminga - SportsworldJames WhitakerCecile Van Niekerk - HaccAndrew de Klerk - StretchDaniel Jenner - FerretScott Craig - Mackie - Scott C-MVince van Vuuren - VinniedaButcherWilbar Steenkamp julien van der pluymJason (Jigghead) Raath - Jigghead Hacc, Lexx and Andrew Steer 3
SeaBee Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 ok - thanks for the linking guys and girls...at least I can put a nickname next to a name Martin van Gass - LexxWarick WinterJono Esteves - OrbitChristo Bekker - SeaBeePieter OosthuizenAndrew Steer - Andrew Steerahmed badat - Monkey on a bianchiDavid TruterDennis Lamminga - SportsworldJames WhitakerCecile Van Niekerk - HaccAndrew de Klerk - StretchDaniel Jenner - FerretScott Craig - Mackie - Scott C-MVince van Vuuren - VinniedaButcherWilbar Steenkamp julien van der pluymJason (Jigghead) Raath - Jigghead Mine is easy - just my initials...
Hacc Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Non of my activities show up on the clubAre you on the BikeHUB Comrades Marathon 2016 group and not the cycling group ("Bike Hub")? ScottCM 1
the nerd Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Are you on the BikeHUB Comrades Marathon 2016 group and not the cycling group ("Bike Hub")? Ah... i was wondering what the hell was going on... hahaha
ScottCM Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 Martin van Gass - Lexx Warick Winter - Mr. Winter Jono Esteves - Orbit Christo Bekker - SeaBee Pieter Oosthuizen Andrew Steer - Andrew Steer ahmed badat - Monkey on a bianchi David Truter Dennis Lamminga - Sportsworld James Whitaker - Training Partner of Ferret Cecile Van Niekerk - Hacc Andrew de Klerk - Stretch Daniel Jenner - Ferret Scott Craig - Mackie - Scott C-M Vince van Vuuren - VinniedaButcher Wilbar Steenkamp julien van der pluym Jason (Jigghead) Raath - Jigghead Stretch 1
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