Comrades Inspiration

From Lauren: Only three days out from the 2012 Comrades Marathon. Here is some inspiration for those running and an explanation for those not. I’m not sure where this comes from but I thought I would share it with you: It begins at the break of a new day, that one day each year, where [...]

Comrades Running Quote

To All the Comrades Runners 2012, Here is a quote for today: “Games require skill. Running requires endurance, character, pride, physical strength, and mental toughness. Running is a test, not a game. A test of faith, belief, will, and trust in one’s self. So hardcore that it needs a category all to itself to define [...]

Can’t miss event – our own Sue Harrisberg on Comrades

Remember that Sue Harrisberg – 12 Bill Rowans from 12 starts! – will be sharing her knowledge on Comrades at RAC this evening. http://results.comrades.com/History.aspx?AthleteId=53046 Starts after the RAC Time Trial. Let’s give her our support! Also, Prof. Tim Noakes will be speaking on Tuesday 22nd May, also at RAC. Should be fascinating. (Sneak peak: Arnie [...]

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 [...]

Comrades 2010

Hi Comrades is getting close – only 36 sleeps to go (you don’t count the last night). For those of you that did your long run last weekend – enjoy the  taper. For those of us doing our long run this weekend, enjoy, the taper starts on Monday. I’ve heard that Denton and Terry managed [...]