Linda is slogging the desert for Solomon’s Haven

Hey Terry, Linda Doke is running the Namib Desert Challenge. She is running for a very worth cause which we support in Mitchels Plein. All the details are included in her email below. Would it be at all possible to post this on the Bryanston Bombers website or forward it on to all the group. [...]

2011 Comrades Talks at RAC

Hi. Caron has some more valuable info those of us wanting to run the 2011 Comrades Marathon. Comrades Talks at Old Parks on Tuesdays at 7pm Feb 8 – Ian Laxton – Comrades History Feb 22 – Dave Wright – Personal diary, training, goals March 8 – Redi Tlhabi – A woman’s perspective March 22 [...]

Train so you can train tomorrow

I listened to a very interesting series of podcasts over the weekend. I recommend Endurance Planet to anyone who “gets” endurance sports – if you’re reading this then that means you! You can get their podcasts via iTunes or at www.enduranceplanet.com. They have some great tips and expert opinions and some very well done interviews [...]

February Birthdays

Hi. Did you know that it is 3 months, 3 weeks and 1 day until Comrades (go figure)? Today is also Phil Lidgey’s birthday – a beeeeg one, I believe. Phil, we trust you are having a great day and that Leigh is spoiling you rotten. (Leigh, we will understand if you miss tomorrow’s run, [...]

Ultra runners vs. Ironmen

From Caron: Hi, I am not too sure who of you receives the modern athlete emails but I thought that the latest chirps were quite funny. I especially love the ironman’s opening line!! In a nutshell,ultra runners and Ironmen triathletes have a different outlook on things… Ironman: “Is ultra running just for fat people who [...]