Andrew Steer Posted June 12, 2018 Share My first comrades and if I had to describe it in one word it would be..... BRUTAL. Got thrown a curve ball the Saturday night when I realised I bought the wrong charger with and couldn't charge my Garmin which was completely flat. Ended up using a chuck norris GPS(analogue watch) just so I could know what time of day it was and make it before 17h30. Started off hoping for a sub 11 but when a sub 11h30 bus came steaming past me early on I was doubting it. Heard a lot of people saying it was going way to fast and it was more like sub 11 so still had some hope then, but as the day went on I realised it wasn't going to happen and settled for a finish. Came in with a 11h39. I knew it was going to be tough but don't think I realised just how tough it really was. It was a real eye opener and a humbling experience. Those last 25km I just had to grit my teeth and run(and a lot of walking) through the pain. It being my first I can't compare the finish venues but I enjoyed running through the tunnel into the stadium and bright lights with quite a big crowd in the stands. Even managed to get on tv crossing the finish line. They could have made it easier to get to our allocated seats in the stands instead of making us walk another few km's (that's what it felt like). Overall I enjoyed the whole experience, the crowd support was unbelievable and definitely helped. Im not a comrades novice anymore! Sent from my E5823 using TapatalkWell done Jose, good to catch you briefly at the expo Khronis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted June 12, 2018 Share There was, something like 200 + runners from Benoni NorthernsSent from my E5823 using TapatalkYip, it's a pretty big club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJayZA Posted June 12, 2018 Share 11:11 at the end of the day, 3 minutes quicker than my up from last year, cup of soups never tasted so good - also still in disbelief I've actually made it through this crazy week. What a day out, my battles beforehand almost made the day seem a little easier, things ended as well I could possibly of dreamed, my wife completing a 'perfect day' waltzing in around 11:45... that smile with her back to back is priceless. Somehow I'm already thinking about next year... lots of lessons learnt this year to take forward Well done! And I bet you will probably look back at this one with a lot of fondness. Thanks for the awesome write up. Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted June 12, 2018 Share So Andrew, next year you only planning on doing 300km of training and smashing a BR? Hacc and Barry Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted June 12, 2018 Share So Andrew, next year you only planning on doing 300km of training and smashing a BR?Hahaha... funny guy. It unfortunately doesn't work like that. I would not have finished the up run in my current condition... BR one day hopefully, but need to get a whole heap more serious about my running first. What the real runners on here do is no joke, have huge respect for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted June 12, 2018 Share Can't get my head around how good these top guys are... just crazy stuff.Not from my planet ScottCM, EmJayZA and Barry Stuart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacc Posted June 12, 2018 Share I am completely in shock that Ann won. She was definitely the dark horse. What a wonderful surprise. The focus was so much on Camille, Gerda and Charne. I am happy for Gerda, she worked so hard. I have so much respect for these top runners. Ann's avg was 4:06min/km... (and she was running negative splits) My mind just cannot comprehend this pace for that route. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Andrew Steer and Barry Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaws677 Posted June 12, 2018 Share I am completely in shock that Ann won. She was definitely the dark horse. What a wonderful surprise. The focus was so much on Camille, Gerda and Charne. I am happy for Gerda, she worked so hard. I have so much respect for these top runners. Ann's avg was 4:06min/km... (and she was running negative splits) My mind just cannot comprehend this pace for that route. Sent from my SM-G935F using TapatalkExcatley the amount focus to overcome the pain after Fields and then to up the pace for the final stretch when you have almost nothing left in the tank. The burn must be something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted June 12, 2018 Share so...I might have accidentally slipped and entered the Amsterdam Marathon in October.... time to start some serious training Andrew Steer, ScottCM, shaper and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted June 13, 2018 Share Its been awesome catching up on all these stories this morning, Well done all! Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted June 13, 2018 Share L46, Andrew Steer and Lexx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacc Posted June 13, 2018 Share While the Comrades hype is still in the air... Which option are you leaning towards at the moment: 1. I am never ever putting myself thru that pain again2. I am going to train very hard for next year it is going to be so much easier, even if it is an up run. Lexx and Andrew Steer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Stuart Posted June 13, 2018 Share Excatley the amount focus to overcome the pain after Fields and then to up the pace for the final stretch when you have almost nothing left in the tank. The burn must be something else Still, this guy gets the award for the strongest kick at the end of an ultra. 3rd fastest and 19th fastest person through Mayville and the finish. Hmmm… Andrew Steer and Hacc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted June 13, 2018 Share hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm............. Still, this guy gets the award for the strongest kick at the end of an ultra. 3rd fastest and 19th fastest person through Mayville and the finish. Hmmm… Screen Shot 2018-06-13 at 10.24.22.png Lexx and Barry Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted June 13, 2018 Share a Mule would be proud of that kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted June 13, 2018 Share Still, this guy gets the award for the strongest kick at the end of an ultra. 3rd fastest and 19th fastest person through Mayville and the finish. Hmmm… Screen Shot 2018-06-13 at 10.24.22.png Traffic must have been bad that last 9kms... whatadoes Hacc and Barry Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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