Khronis Posted May 30, 2019 Share What is everyone's thoughts on the Rainbow 21km in Kempton Park around September? I am testing my back this weekend and get the green light from Doc to start running again if all good. Seems like the perfect time for an entry and get into a training program. It's a well organised run and the course is pretty flat with a few bumps here and there but nothing hectic. Not the prettiest of courses when it comes to scenery and such as you run through Isando, but other than that I would recommend it. Here is a strava link of the route.https://www.strava.com/activities/1874436601 Edited May 30, 2019 by Khronis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuddMan Posted May 30, 2019 Share It's a well organised run and the course is pretty flat with a few bumps here and there but nothing hectic. Not the prettiest of courses when it comes to scenery and such as you run through Isando, but other than that I would recommend it. Here is a strava link of the route.https://www.strava.com/activities/1874436601 Ah thank you very much! I live in Benoni so I knew the scenery wouldn't be much to write home about, just wanted to know from a organization point of view and route profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuddMan Posted May 30, 2019 Share It's a well organised run and the course is pretty flat with a few bumps here and there but nothing hectic. Not the prettiest of courses when it comes to scenery and such as you run through Isando, but other than that I would recommend it. Here is a strava link of the route.https://www.strava.com/activities/1874436601Do you know when entries open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisza Posted May 30, 2019 Share For those interested, I have compiled a list of single day trail running events. I have only included events that have at least a 25km option. If anyone want to contribute any more races please let me know.This is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khronis Posted May 30, 2019 Share Do you know when entries open? No idea , sorry. I usually just enter on the day JuddMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted May 31, 2019 Share Urgh. The taper got hold of me properly. Feeling down, stiff and just bleh. Luckily only two more days of work, then I can start avoiding all the sick people. Andrew Steer, SwissVan, Barry Stuart and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 31, 2019 Share Urgh. The taper got hold of me properly. Feeling down, stiff and just bleh. Luckily only two more days of work, then I can start avoiding all the sick people. Hemel... who is that hottie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted May 31, 2019 Share Hemel... who is that hottie Unfortunately not a D group runner. Barry Stuart, Lexx, SwissVan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted May 31, 2019 Share Don't toes go black due to the foot sliding forwards and backwards or because you don't relax your foot while running and either point your toes down or up or cross them over without realising? I have always used the widest shoes I can and provided I lace up correctly, don't lose nails at all. Just ran a 100 miler and not a single sore toe or blister using Altra lone peak 4's. My foot has loads of side to side space in the toe box. Going narrower just seems like compounding the problem. Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted May 31, 2019 Share you just need your feet to match your shoes hey I also have rather long narrow feet, and narrow shoes do help, but horses for courses, feet for shoes. If you watch a good farrier work they make the shoe fit the hoof... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted May 31, 2019 Share Don't toes go black due to the foot sliding forwards and backwards or because you don't relax your foot while running and either point your toes down or up or cross them over without realising? I have always used the widest shoes I can and provided I lace up correctly, don't lose nails at all. Just ran a 100 miler and not a single sore toe or blister using Altra lone peak 4's. My foot has loads of side to side space in the toe box. Going narrower just seems like compounding the problem.To me it makes sense that your foot will slide forward in a wider shoe, and that can cause black toe nails and blisters. The narrow fit definitely works for me. I tried Innov 8, wich is much wider than my Salomons, and for the first time I had blisters on my soles and in between my toes. But like I said before, everything depends on the shape of your feet. I have long narrow feet, I need a shoe that fits securely. Anything more than a 5mm gap on the front and sides and I get toe issues and terrible heel slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted May 31, 2019 Share To me it makes sense that your foot will slide forward in a wider shoe, and that can cause black toe nails and blisters. The narrow fit definitely works for me. I tried Innov 8, wich is much wider than my Salomons, and for the first time I had blisters on my soles and in between my toes. But like I said before, everything depends on the shape of your feet. I have long narrow feet, I need a shoe that fits securely. Anything more than a 5mm gap on the front and sides and I get toe issues and terrible heel slip.I actually wear smaller running shoes than my day to day formal shoes. Going against every single expert opinion on Googles. *shock and horror* Barry Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted May 31, 2019 Share I actually wear smaller running shoes than my day to day formal shoes. Going against every single expert opinion on Googles. *shock and horror*I do the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted May 31, 2019 Share To me it makes sense that your foot will slide forward in a wider shoe, and that can cause black toe nails and blisters. The narrow fit definitely works for me. I tried Innov 8, wich is much wider than my Salomons, and for the first time I had blisters on my soles and in between my toes. But like I said before, everything depends on the shape of your feet. I have long narrow feet, I need a shoe that fits securely. Anything more than a 5mm gap on the front and sides and I get toe issues and terrible heel slip.I suppose I am essentially a hobbit, so you guys with dainty narrow elvin feet are a foreign species. My biggest issue is my 2nd toe, which is WAY longer than my big toe, so I have to make sure my shoes can accommodate that. Forward slipping for me indicated poor lacing or the fit over the arch is too big. Do any or all of you guys still use the traditional 'lock lace' threading at the top? I swear that is a forgotten practice that can sort out a lot of woes. SwissVan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted May 31, 2019 Share I suppose I am essentially a hobbit, so you guys with dainty narrow elvin feet are a foreign species. My biggest issue is my 2nd toe, which is WAY longer than my big toe, so I have to make sure my shoes can accommodate that. Forward slipping for me indicated poor lacing or the fit over the arch is too big. Do any or all of you guys still use the traditional 'lock lace' threading at the top? I swear that is a forgotten practice that can sort out a lot of woes.Top of my feet are quite high, so if I lace too tight it gets painful, another reason why I prefer a narrow secure fit. I dont use lock lace technique but I do use that last lace hole. Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted May 31, 2019 Share Hemel... who is that hottie Gerda Steyn. ???? SwissVan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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