RunningAHEAD - Topic: Comrades 2008 Up Run

andsmit

posted: 6/9/2008 at 9:58 AM

Hi Folks, Not sure how many of you plan on running Comrades this Sunday, but thought I'd put it out there. I'm going for my first one, and getting scared/nervous etc. For those of you who don't know, Comrades is a 87km race in South Africa. The race alternates in direction from Durban to Pietermaritzburg every year. This year is an "Up" run, so it's from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Not only is this race long, it has some huge hills. Some 54km of the race are up hill... Anyone else running this historic race?

Marathon runners suffer the agony of da feet

Bonkin

posted: 6/9/2008 at 10:50 AM

No, but it's on my running wish-list. I can't wait to run it vicariously through you if you write up a race report afterwards. Best of luck and hope you make it before the cut off. From what I've read - it can be disappointing. Unless you are the first one to miss the cut off, of course.

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kcam

posted: 6/9/2008 at 12:06 PM

I see you're in somewhat of a 'taper'! Only a 10mler on Saturday. I've read lots about the Comrades (Bruce Fordyce and all the legends) and if I were to ever want to do ultras, Comrades would be a must-do. I had noticed some of your log entries and wondered what race you were training for - now I know! Best of luck to you (and please do write up a report of your experience)!

andsmit

posted: 6/10/2008 at 6:08 AM

Thanks guys, sheesh, I'm getting nervous. I'll definitely do a race report, and post it here and on my blog (http://www.comradesblog.com). Campisi, definitely in a taper. This what I love about RunningAhead, people see your logs, and wonder... What race are you training for?

Marathon runners suffer the agony of da feet

andsmit

posted: 6/10/2008 at 6:09 AM

Thanks guys, sheesh, I'm getting nervous. I'll definitely do a race report, and post it here and on my blog (http://www.comradesblog.com). Campisi, definitely in a taper. This what I love about RunningAhead, people see your logs, and wonder... What race are you training for?

Marathon runners suffer the agony of da feet

andsmit

posted: 6/10/2008 at 6:09 AM

Thanks guys, sheesh, I'm getting nervous. I'll definitely do a race report, and post it here and on my blog (http://www.comradesblog.com). Campisi, definitely in a taper. This what I love about RunningAhead, people see your logs, and wonder... What race are you training for?

Marathon runners suffer the agony of da feet

andsmit

posted: 6/10/2008 at 6:14 AM

Whoah, apologies for the multiple posts... african internet connection Smile

Marathon runners suffer the agony of da feet

Daddyo

Go Pre!

posted: 6/10/2008 at 11:50 AM

I'd like to run it on a down year. With rollerblades. Best of luck, enjoy, and by all means give us a report as soon as you get back!

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Lifesabeach

posted: 6/10/2008 at 12:17 PM

best of luck, I look forward to a report! I ran into a guy at a local running store who was talking about training for it. I'm with daddyo, a down year sounds more fun! Tongue

Jennifer mm#1231

joe_h

The voice of mile 18

posted: 6/10/2008 at 1:39 PM

no sorry but am extremely jealous. that is an incredible event. good luck and have fun

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kcam

posted: 6/10/2008 at 1:46 PM

Quote from andsmit on 6/10/2008 at 6:08 AM:

Thanks guys, sheesh, I'm getting nervous. I'll definitely do a race report, and post it here and on my blog (http://www.comradesblog.com). Campisi, definitely in a taper. This what I love about RunningAhead, people see your logs, and wonder... What race are you training for?

The public logs are the genius of RA, in my opinion! Incredible tool to be able to see the amount and type of training that people put in to achieve their goals, very motivating. Thanks go out to everyone who makes their log public.

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 6/10/2008 at 7:07 PM

Good luck! I dont even aspire to comrades.

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"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7

andsmit

posted: 6/11/2008 at 3:56 AM

Thanks Everyone. To those who say the down sounds more fun, it's not. Quite a few runners, actually prefer the up run. While it's a little harder on the day, the down is apparantly very hard on legs. It's very heavy on the body, and one feels it for quite a few days after. But thanks again, I hope to have a postive race report next week!

Marathon runners suffer the agony of da feet

kcam

posted: 6/16/2008 at 10:35 PM

I see you did 8:16:47, with nice placement in the field. ... and that one-liner in your log doesn't count as the RR. We'll need a few more details of your agony! Quality - 10, Effort - 10! The perfect run. Well done!

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/16/2008 at 10:39 PM

Quote from Ennay on 6/10/2008 at 7:07 PM:

Good luck! I dont even aspire to comrades.

Ditto, but I'm fascinated by the experience for those who do. Andrew, that is some achievement! Big grin

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