Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[ScottCM]

Entered for the 2nd time, here's to hoping that I make the start line this time around. 

[Lexx]

I think we must have a Hub Get together at the Expo... Admin can Organise us some T-Shirts 

[Stretch]

I think we must have a Hub Get together at the Expo... Admin can Organise us some T-Shirts 

 

you already at the expo!...can we have christmas first 

[SeaBee]

Ferret what are you doing running 100km weeks already?

 

So 2 days till entries open, who has decided to pull the trigger this time round?

 

Seabee hope you are in this year.

Nooo dude, I am leaning towards maaayyybe doing the Oceans, but nothing longer than that on road. Did a longish road run last weekend... I am so not used to it! Previous weekend's longer run with over 1000m elevation, but in the mountain was much more enjoyable! 

 

First I must survive this Cape Town Marathon thingie I got myself into. 

[Ferret69]

Just Pulled the Trigger on Oceans and Comrades... and Booked accom for both..

 

But first Point of call, Cape Town Marathon in 2 weeks, and then Kaapsehoop and Lesotho Ultra Trail 50km.

 

Also sorted an Entry for London Marathon 2017 so going to be a busy year... (8 days after Oceans  )

[SwissVan]

*** is sitting on the couch watching it when you could of been running...

Agree, but maybe stick to shorter distances?

[SwissVan]

In SW case, being at the finish line for his wife when he could have been running alongside her.

6 times......

As for running along side...... We might end up fighting

Edited September 1, 2016 by SwissVan

[Stretch]

Just Pulled the Trigger on Oceans and Comrades... and Booked accom for both..

 

But first Point of call, Cape Town Marathon in 2 weeks, and then Kaapsehoop and Lesotho Ultra Trail 50km.

 

Also sorted an Entry for London Marathon 2017 so going to be a busy year... (8 days after Oceans  )

 

hope much is that if you dont mind me asking?

 

Boston is on my bucklet list..but I have to knock off 5 mins on my PB first

[Ferret69]

hope much is that if you dont mind me asking?

 

Boston is on my bucklet list..but I have to knock off 5 mins on my PB first

 

The Secretary at my Running Club has a side Business that takes tours to a lot of the Big City marathons.

 

London with Flights and 3 Days 4* hotel accom, and all the xtra Little bells and whistles like  a SA Running Vest, Bag, someone to look after your stuff while running, pre race route tour etc was just under R29k

 

 

Its more the fact that its a guaranteed entry, no raising charity money or waiting lists..

 

Was Gonna do New York Marathon with them in November but that entry alone is 12k.

[Andrew Steer]

Agree, but maybe stick to shorter distances?

 

They're not the Comrades ******** marathon   

Trust me, aside from somewhere around the 65/70km mark (when you will hate whoever talked you into this for a minute or two), this is one decision you will never regret   

[Stretch]

The Secretary at my Running Club has a side Business that takes tours to a lot of the Big City marathons.

 

London with Flights and 3 Days 4* hotel accom, and all the xtra Little bells and whistles like  a SA Running Vest, Bag, someone to look after your stuff while running, pre race route tour etc was just under R29k

 

 

Its more the fact that its a guaranteed entry, no raising charity money or waiting lists..

 

Was Gonna do New York Marathon with them in November but that entry alone is 12k.

 

 

boston is only $240...but then its because of the stringent qualifying times...I guess if you bought a charity entry for boston the price would also be in that order

[Ferret69]

 

boston is only $240...but then its because of the stringent qualifying times...I guess if you bought a charity entry for boston the price would also be in that order

 

Yep I think Boston is US$250 for 2017 but much of a muchness, but with Flights and Accom im sure you will get to that 30k mark pretty quickly

 

Ill put that on the Bucket List for 2018, I like the fact that entries open slowly on based of Qualifying time vs Minimum Qualifying Standard per Age Group.. Then if you are 20mins quicker than the age based Minimum Qualifier you pretty much guaranteed an entry

Edited September 1, 2016 by Ferret69

[Stretch]

Yep I think Boston is US$250 for 2017 but much of a muchness, but with Flights and Accom im sure you will get to that 30k mark pretty quickly

 

Ill put that on the Bucket List for 2018, I like the fact that entries open slowly on based of Qualifying time vs Minimum Qualifying Standard per Age Group.. Then if you are 20mins quicker than the age based Minimum Qualifier you pretty much guaranteed an entry

 

easy for you....not so much for me....I am sure i could get down to a 3:10 marathon if i worked hard at it...but thats only 5 min ahead of the qualification.....but its all moot until I actually want to pull the trigger!

[Hacc]

I entered today as well. Will be number 4 for me. Let the training begin! 

I am interested in this marathon

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2014/sep/17/marathon-du-medoc-race-wine-oysters

[SeaBee]

Oh... bugger. I blame you lot.

 

Oceans here I come.   

[Lexx]

If the OMTOM Wasn't so damn far from me, I would've done it every year...