Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Stretch]

Poobies allows you to return shoes after a few runs if they don't feel right. I have returned a pair after about 30km. They were happy with that

[Hacc]

Only negative when traveling to Pmb for the downrun is you will have to get up crazy early.  I don't know how early yet, but judging by the traffic buggerup during the run towards Pmb, as well as the more than 2 hours from Pmb to Umhlanga afterwards, I guess it is going to be pretty darn early!

If I remember correctly we leave at 3:15 am in Amanzimtoti with a bus. Most people sleep and eat breakfast on the bus as it is an hour's drive in a car, the bus takes longer.

VERY long day... at least we are close to Durban so you get home quicker.  

 

I agree with Andrew, try and get accommodation closer to PMB for one night. 

[Stretch]

Only negative when traveling to Pmb for the downrun is you will have to get up crazy early. I don't know how early yet, but judging by the traffic buggerup during the run towards Pmb, as well as the more than 2 hours from Pmb to Umhlanga afterwards, I guess it is going to be pretty darn early!

If I was still there I would have offered a bed in my house... But alas.

 

That said.. Speak up early enough and I could put you in touch with people who would happily accommodate runners.

[Gringo]

If I remember correctly we leave at 3:15 am in Amanzimtoti with a bus. Most people sleep and eat breakfast on the bus as it is an hour's drive in a car, the bus takes longer.

VERY long day... at least we are close to Durban so you get home quicker.  

 

I agree with Andrew, try and get accommodation closer to PMB for one night. 

Im thinking of staying in Hilton (+-14km outside of PMB) which leaves a short car drive to the start for the down run. The 2 x wives and 2 x kids can pick up the other car (Spare keys) that we left in PMB when they travel down to DBN.

Edited October 26, 2017 by Gringo

[b-rad]

Thanks for the tips, didn't think of the noise element. Its our first Comrades so in planning mode  Just need to find accommodation for our two families (4 adults/2 kids) so self catering would be ideal.....

Why not look in the Hilton or Howick area?

[Jackes]

If I was still there I would have offered a bed in my house... But alas.

 

That said.. Speak up early enough and I could put you in touch with people who would happily accommodate runners.

 

Thanks Stretch, I will keep it in mind.   Our seconding team will obviusly be taking us up there and then go before us.  Luckily we are used to waking up a 3am, so it should'nt be a shock to the system and normal day.    It just turns out to be a lonnggg day for the seconding team and the kids, but anyways...

[Ferret69]

Those were good shoes hey, I really enjoyed mine, so light

 

Yeah the Best. Cant believe Brooks dropped them from their offering.

 

I had 3 pairs over the past 3 years and searched everywhere for a new pair this August.

 

I ended up doing CT Marathon in the Brooks Hyperions (the T7 Replacement) but they nowhere near as nice/responsive.

 

Closest I can find to the T7 in a Racer with regards to the 10-12mm Heel drop and Weight (sub190g) is the New Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% (the sub2 project mass prototype) but at R3800 not sure I want to go there..

[Chris_]

Im thinking of staying in Hilton (+-14km outside of PMB) which leaves a short car drive to the start for the down run. The 2 x wives and 2 x kids can pick up the other car (Spare keys) that we left in PMB when they travel down to DBN.

 

You have 2 wives? 

[Stretch]

You have 2 wives?

My exact thoughts! Lol

[Pieter1]

Excited to put the trail shoes on again and have a run in the new road shoes.

[dave303e]

Yeah the Best. Cant believe Brooks dropped them from their offering.

 

I had 3 pairs over the past 3 years and searched everywhere for a new pair this August.

 

I ended up doing CT Marathon in the Brooks Hyperions (the T7 Replacement) but they nowhere near as nice/responsive.

 

Closest I can find to the T7 in a Racer with regards to the 10-12mm Heel drop and Weight (sub190g) is the New Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4% (the sub2 project mass prototype) but at R3800 not sure I want to go there..

 

I bought them on a quick shoot from hip decision, after entering a road triathlon(midlands ultra) and at that stage did not own road shoes, they were soon one of my favourites, third run in them was midlands ultra, retired them about 6 weeks back with no tread left in sections. Been looking for replacements as well. If I find will let you know.

Edited October 26, 2017 by dave303e

[ScottCM]

You have 2 wives? 

 

If the President can have 4,5,6........ Why not. When in Rome do like the Romans 

[SwissVan]

Thanks Stretch, I will keep it in mind. Our seconding team will obviusly be taking us up there and then go before us. Luckily we are used to waking up a 3am, so it should'nt be a shock to the system and normal day. It just turns out to be a lonnggg day for the seconding team and the kids, but anyways...

Sometimes I wonder which is more tiring, seconding or taking part....?

Have done the umhlanga pmb dbn down run seconding thing a few times...

 

At least with seconding you don’t get the sore muscles

[Barry Stuart]

 

 

Nothing wrong with the Bostons for Ultras if you are reasonably Lightweight

 

I ran my last 2 Comrades in the Adios Boston Boosts....

 

And I'm considering even going slightly lighter with the Adizero Boost next year for the down..

 

Talk about trusty, she's got 3500km on the first 3 pairs in that picture.

 

[Stretch]

Sometimes I wonder which is more tiring, seconding or taking part....?

Have done the umhlanga pmb dbn down run seconding thing a few times...

 

At least with seconding you don’t get the sore muscles

My sister in law has been doing it for the past 18 years...I don't know how she does it. Getting stuck in travel... Waking up early.. Fighting for seconding points.... It's easier just to run

[SwissVan]

My sister in law has been doing it for the past 18 years...I don't know how she does it. Getting stuck in travel... Waking up early.. Fighting for seconding points.... It's easier just to run

 

Yep it can be stressful....especially if you are following your runner down to the finish and trying to get to a few agreed upon seconding points in time...and then trying to find parking close to the finish so the poor runner does not have to walk to far