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[SinSeeker]

I've been sick the last 2 weeks, running my first half marathon tomorrow!! Think I could have chosen an easier one for a start but I am excited, hope them olde knees can keep up.

 

[kolaval]

Doing 10km Sunday.

 

[kolaval]

Question for the more versed runners. Starting out on my long run this morning I encountered two women running (separately) in the same direction I was headed. The route was going out of town, so not that much foot traffic normally. I was already on the opposite side of the road from them. In order to not look like a weirdo trailing them for the entire run and making them feel unsafe I completely blew any chance of a zone 2 run, accelerated past and kept the pace up until I lost them around a bend. They must have turned around since I didn't encounter them again on my way back.

Are there any established unwritten rules/best practices for situations like that?

Catch up to them, greet them, compliment them on their speed and mention you're falling back again for your zone two.

 

[SinSeeker]

 

[TofuMofu]

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Damn, that looks lekker!

 

[Crusader]

The best thing to do in this situation is to run behind them and whistle and make it like you are also calling a cat xts xts xts sounds to make your presence known .

Sounds like a perfectly good way to get your teeth knocked out.

 

[Crusader]

Long run today. First one since my return to actually count as a base run. Progress.

 

[Kornhub]

Go away rain !!!

 

[Kornhub]

Let me see how this goes...

 

[Kornhub]

Doing 10km Sunday.
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Was it cancelled?

 

[TofuMofu]

Last long run before the Gun Run half marton this Sunday. It felt good, but my legs were super tired (did have to walk a long distance back due to bad route planning )

 

[Kornhub]

Last long run before the Gun Run half marton this Sunday. It felt good, but my legs were super tired (did have to walk a long distance back due to bad route planning )

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Is this your first half?

 

[TofuMofu]

Is this your first half?

No it's my first road half and it's my first race in 2 years.

 

[kolaval]

Was it cancelled?

Yup, driving to jhb was like walking to mordor; darkness and lightning

 

[Kornhub]

Yup, driving to jhb was like walking to mordor; darkness and lightning

Eish. Hopefully they will make another plan since its a qualifier.

 

[The_MAC]

So, my BIL fell ill and will most likely not be able to run Monties this year - taking a complete chance here, but is anyone interested in a 50km entry?

Date: 12th September (this Saturday)
Start: Mahai Campsite, Drakensberg
Distance: 50km
Price: R4000 - asking 80% of the price (R3200 - includes a goodie bag and branded shirt), with meals included (worth R400 and not part of the ticket price, bought separately - Friday and Saturday night supper)
Accommodation: Campsite included with Entry - bring own caravan/tent

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