Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Andrew Steer]

There are a lot of hills on the 32km and is quite relentless, not much of a rest between.  Hence why I said felt harder than the Tough One.  It was a nice to do a different route and as it was a chilled LSD base run for me as I move into the next 3 week build phase for IMSA, I was happy to run it with 3:04 hrs in Zone 1 HR  and the rest in Z2HR out of 3:17hr race time.  Which is surprising that I managed to keep HR down on some of those hills.

 

I left a comment on the organisers FB page about timing the event and they have advised that it was timed  and we can expect to see results on http://www.raceresults.co.za/, even though there were no timing mats, no RFI chips and no clock at finish.  Will be interesting at least to compare race result to my garmin.

 

Heard from a few friends that it was seriously tough - definitely one to consider for next year in prep for the Comrades up. That 3am alarm call for Vaal was also a pretty painful experience 

[Barry Stuart]

Had a surprisingly solid outing at Vaal after my usual imperfect prep. I'd actually decided to bail on Saturday evening as I'd been having more 'calf pain' heading towards the weekend - this after having no issues running all week. After some deep massage and digging around the area though I realised it was actually my achilles that was just a bit inflamed and causing the pain and I might be good to run it still. I would just start, hope for the best and see how it went...

 

Nice work, Andrew. Sounds really positive with regards to the leg as well.

[Andrew Steer]

Nice work, Andrew. Sounds really positive with regards to the leg as well.

Thanks, it's definitely a bit of a relief to tick it off considering how the year has been so far... legs feeling surprisingly good today. Muscle memory for the win

[travisza]

The no clock at the finish baffled my mind... Not even a finish banner... I will give some feedback on their page. 

 

I must say when I saw the 15km is an out and back I felt sorry for the 15km runners... Well, that was before I knew what was waiting for me on the 32km route.

There was a clock on the right hand side near the end of the finish chutes, just before the tables where they handed out medals/collected the slips with your information on

[tjommies3]

Great to read all these reports. Really chuffed with the first timers who managed to push through despite the obstacles, way better than my first 2 marathons which I opted to bail out of, so WELL DONE.

 

This weekend was pretty uneventful for me but I did have a great solo half marathon.

 

Less than 26 days to OMTOM, can't wait any more.

[Jakopregop]

 

The last 10 km went better where I continued with the run walk combo.

At the last water point one of the water table guys gave me some of his beer which was the best thing I had all day.

it is the small things...

 

I commend you for finishing! I remember my first real marathon, last year at Kaapsehoop (my first real marathon). Thought that not doing a 180km ride before hand will make it enjoyable. It was not the case. Was quite dark and IN the hurt locker from km 28. Stomach cramps etc.

 

I adjusted my training after Kaapsehoop, hoping that my next real marathon will be great or I pack it in. And it was much better this Saturday. The longer LSD's that I did in December helped a lot (a 28km and 30km and no sugars, only water). I was ready for the pain this time, which only visited me at km 38.

 

All the best training for your next one, the LSD's pays off BIG TIME. It gets better. And faster.

[Jaws677]

Congrats on your first marathon Carpet. It gets easier I promise

 

 

Not

 

You only go faster the pain and suffering is always there ...

Edited March 6, 2018 by Jaws677

[Jaws677]

New shoes time. At R2400 a pair this is getting expensive [emoji15]

 

These made it to 750km.

 

Time to stop dragging the feet when the legs get tired.

 

Someone told me they can be re-soled but I think it might be heals only. The support on the shoes is still perfect it's only the soles.

 

Sportsman's also doesn't have my size in stock so I can't make use of my Vitality discounts but it's ok as I prefer to support the Sweatshop.

Edited March 6, 2018 by Jaws677

[Barry Stuart]

New shoes time. At R2400 a pair this is getting expensive [emoji15]

 

These made it to 750km.

 

Time to stop dragging the feet when the legs get tired.

 

Someone told me they can be re-soled but I think it might be heals only. The support on the shoes is still perfect it's only the soles.

 

Sportsman's also doesn't have my size in stock so I can't make use of my Vitality discounts but it's ok as I prefer to support the Sweatshop.

 

What are you running with there?

[Nino]

Hey everyone. 

 

Can anybody recommend a podiatrist in the Durbanville area? I am into the the 6th week of my couch to 10km program and my knee is killing me!

 

Thanks!

 

BR

Nino

[Frosty]

New shoes time. At R2400 a pair this is getting expensive [emoji15]

 

These made it to 750km.

 

Time to stop dragging the feet when the legs get tired.

 

Someone told me they can be re-soled but I think it might be heals only. The support on the shoes is still perfect it's only the soles.

 

Sportsman's also doesn't have my size in stock so I can't make use of my Vitality discounts but it's ok as I prefer to support the Sweatshop.

What are you running with there?

Those look like NB (I have the 860v7, and they look similar).

 

 

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[Craai]

Those look like NB (I have the 860v7, and they look similar).

 

 

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Sheeesh, I must say, my Asics look a lot better at 750km. I usually make it to around 900km, and can then feel that they are moeg. Still looks okay from the outside, but the shock absorption is pretty much non-existent by then and I either start picking up niggles or I feel a bit of strain on longer runs (Well, more than usual in any case) 

[Barry Stuart]

Sheeesh, I must say, my Asics look a lot better at 750km. I usually make it to around 900km, and can then feel that they are moeg. Still looks okay from the outside, but the shock absorption is pretty much non-existent by then and I either start picking up niggles or I feel a bit of strain on longer runs (Well, more than usual in any case) 

 

I imagine the NB uses a blown rubber sole, which would provide more cushioning and better grip but at the expense of wear. It's a bit of a trade-off. My Adidas Bostons use a very thin layer of Conti rubber, which looks hardly worn after 1000km (though the Boost foam is a bit suspect by then). But as soon as the road gets wet they have zero traction. My Saucony Rides on the other hand use a deep lugged, blown rubber sole, which sticks to anything but wore out on the last pair by 700km.

[Pieter-za]

I see Hot Legs's results are out on Raceresults - what was the (watch indicated) elevation as I see can't find the activity search on Strava anymore?

Thanks 

[travisza]

I see Hot Legs's results are out on Raceresults - what was the (watch indicated) elevation as I see can't find the activity search on Strava anymore?

Thanks 

I had 750 736m odd.

Edited March 6, 2018 by travisza

[Jaws677]

Those look like NB (I have the 860v7, and they look similar).

 

 

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Correct NB 860 V8

 

But they are really good for us >100kg runners