“Last Minite Comrades Tips” with Lindsey Parry

On behalf of New Balance South Africa, we would like to formally invite you/ runners from your club to attend a Made for Comrades workshop featuring Lindsey Parry, one of South Africa’s most widely recognized coaches in preparation for the Comrades Marathon.

Parry has a unique ability to understand what it takes to succeed at any level and thrives on coaching, motivating and inspiring others to do the same.

Join us on the evening of the 19th May, 17:30 for 17:45 at the New Balance Lighthouse Store, Mall of Africa, Midrand for some value adding tips on the Comrades Marathon route, race day preparation and much more.

There will be a 10% discount on all New Balance Comrades gear for the evening, and one lucky guest will also stand a chance to win a brand new pair of Fresh Foam 1080’s.

 

 

2016 Comrades Down Program

Hi

Happy New Year All.

Hope everyone had a great break and is ready to get going on the New Year goals!

Jenni has put together a superb program to help achieve your goals, thank you!

UPDATED: 2016 Comrades Down Program

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that the Bombers consistently achieve excellent Comrades times. This I believe is due to the comradery found in this group and getting out there and doing the work in the program!

“So what are you afraid of? What is holding you back? What is it that stands in your way? Do it!” – Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993)

Cheers

Iano

(the Oke who no-one has seen running…)2016 Comrades Down Program

2015 Comrades Program

Happy New Year All.

It is time to shake off the holiday indulgences and get moving.

I have just posted the 2015 BB running programme to help us get started again.

2015 Comrades Up Program

Thanks to Silvia and Caron, they have redone the running programme for 2015.

Congrats to Tennille who is tying the knot in a week’s time!!

Keep moving!

Kind regards, Gill

Comrades Marathon 2014 – Tracking details

COMRADES MARATHON WEB SITE FACEBOOK TWITTER Download UltimateLIVE iPhone app Download UltimateLIVE Android app or Track a Runner Live on www.comrades.com

Comrades Finish

Bombers, only 1 more sleep. Travel safely and keep off your feet now.

Here’s your map to the finish line.

The RAC tent is no 29, so hope to see you all there.

Iano

Track your Comrade 2014!

Hi Bombers

Only 3 sleeps to go (remember you don’t count the last night).

It looks like the weather forcast for race day is really favourable. In Maritzburg at the start, the temp is looking to be a warmish 13 8 degrees so make sure that you dress warmly at the start. I like to run in a long-sleeved T-shirt over my race kit and then a short-sleeved T-shirt over that. I can then discard layers as it warms up (don’t discard at the top of Polly Shortts as it is quite cold in the dip of Little Pollys).  As you move towards Durban it should warm up nicely to around 24 degrees at 2pm, with some rain in the afternoon.  

For the novices (and others) who what to know about the Comrades Course and what to expect, have a read of the following:

1. Barry Holland’s description of the Down Run Route – I’m told that Barry is now living in Ballito and has a joined the break-a-way Bomber Group down there (bun & coke, bun & coke, bun & coke… is his new mantra!)
2. Denis Kennedy’s article before the 2010 Comrades Down Run

So on to who is running Comrades this year (if I have missed anyone, I sincerely apologise – let me know and I’ll add them). I would have added Kerri-Lyn’s no, but she won’t tell me what it is…

I also believe that there are some Bombers struggling with head injuries in the last week before the race – take it easy and lets pray you make it down there.

You can track runners in one of 3 ways:

1. Online via the Comrades Website. Its a new website so I’m not 100% sure how it works, but you can then watch your runners progress progress throughout the day.
2. SMS the race number to 39174 and you will receive 4 messages throughout the day, tracking the runners progress. This costs R15.00 per runner (one race number per SMS). Make sure you only type the race no and not the starting batch letter too.
3. Facebook If your runner has registered for Facebook updates, then you will receive them on their Facebook profile. Runners can only link their Comrades no to Facebook at the Expo now, so make sure you do it when you register this weekend.
4. Online Video Streaming. Last year, you could watch the race live on the Web by logging onto the race website. I’m not sure if you can now, but try anyway!

As you can see, as always there are quite some good times the last time the down was run.

 

Good news is that G-batch has now gotten a new captain again this year… (though I’m told by the outgoing captain that this doesn’t really mean much…)

 

Race No	First Name	Last Name	Category	Club	Batch (medals)	Last Down
55258	Ian	Hendry	Vet	Rand AC	G (6)	08:08:19
52855	Sue	Naude	Open	Rand AC	F (7)	10:19:24
5900	Denton	Muil	Vet	Rand AC	E (14)	09:36:07
19894	Ali	Legwale	Vet	Rand AC	D (3)	09:27:04
42985	Alison	Miller	Open	Rand AC	D (0)	Novice
22495	John	Glendinning	Open	Morningside	C (4)	08:57:56
20051	Nicki	Ryder	Open	Rand AC	C (3)	08:16:06
22630	Donald	Holshausen	Open	Rand AC	C (9)	08:51:15
37370	Lianne	Rey	Vet	Rand AC	C (7)	08:34:09
41774	Doug	Jones	Open	Rand AC	C (5)	07:56:17
30062	Kate	Rees	Open	Rand AC	C (4)	08:52:41
36514	Caron	Askew	Open	Rand AC	C (4)	09:10:00
42405	Jenni	Kruse	Vet	Sunninghill	C (3)	08:24:51
	Kerri-Lyn	Sydow	Open	Rand AC	C (0)	Novice
57214	Martine	Baker	Open	Rand AC	B (2)	08:16:08

 

Good luck everyone!!

 

See you on the road.

Iano

 

Comrades race numbers

Hi Bombers

With only 19 sleeps (you don’t count the last night) to go to Comrades, please could everyone who is running let me know your race numbers and what your plans are for the race.

Enjoy the taper now….

Regards
Iano (The new captain of G-Batch)

“You can if you think you can.” – Norman Vincent Peale

Sainsbury Two Oceans and Bill Rowan Comrades Program

Hello All (Old and New)

 I have attempted to co-ordinate a new programme for a good Oceans and a Down Comrades for 2014. I am not sure what your focus is for 2014, but should you wish to come along for some runs in Bryanston, this is more or less the programme we will be following.

2014 Two Oceans and Comrades Program

 Happy and healthy training in 2014! Stretch and Core are my tips for the month.

 Kind regards

Gill

Comrades Entries close on 30th November

2013 RAC Tough One Programme

Hi Everyone

This is a programme for the Tough One or a good 21km race. The guys and gals doing Triathlons or trails may need to adjust it accordingly. Click here to open the programme.

Also, if you are planning on doing Comrades in 2014, the entries are open now and until Monday 30th September, they are at a discounted fee of R320. From 1st October to 30 November, the fee will be R350, so if you are thinking on doing Comrdes, enter now here. 

Kind regards

Gill