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Meh so I tore some anchor points where my Achilles attaches to the heel in my right foot a few days ago.
Timing is terrible because its a month to my favorite trail run of the year, the 39k Alexandria Trail run :(
Now Im stuck wearing an aircast and on crutches for the next week or two.
Note to self, lay off the squash for a bit when your favorite race is coming up!
 
Rocket-Boy said:
Meh so I tore some anchor points where my Achilles attaches to the heel in my right foot a few days ago.
Timing is terrible because its a month to my favorite trail run of the year, the 39k Alexandria Trail run :(
Now Im stuck wearing an aircast and on crutches for the next week or two.
Note to self, lay off the squash for a bit when your favorite race is coming up!
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Ouch that sounds painful. Speedy recovery! :thumbsup:
 
5km@27:45 - run with the pooch again, my legs are really feeling it despite what i feel is taking it easy
 
ChrisJ said:
Awesome conditions on the mountain this evening.
Crossing Silverstream Waterfall
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That looks amazing!

But... crossing a waterfall... in shorts... at night... in the middle of winter... :eek:
 
ShaunSA said:
That looks awesome. I'll be schit scared to slip and fall.
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Definitely no CR hunting on a night like that. And having the proper gear like a really bright headlamp makes it feel safer.

FAZE MAZE said:
That looks amazing!

But... crossing a waterfall... in shorts... at night... in the middle of winter... :eek:
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Haha, this was nothing compared to some runs. Bastille day race in Franschhoek has some epic river crossings that are waist deep. And that water is FREEZING.
 
ChrisJ said:
Haha, this was nothing compared to some runs. Bastille day race in Franschhoek has some epic river crossings that are waist deep. And that water is FREEZING.
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True story... And I can't wait! Have entered the 25km run this year.
 
Anyone on here a member of a running club? Obviously those that run the bigger races are.

Can I join any club and is it worth my while or should I just buy a temp license whenever I want to run a race?
 
handyman007 said:
Anyone on here a member of a running club? Obviously those that run the bigger races are.

Can I join any club and is it worth my while or should I just buy a temp license whenever I want to run a race?
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Good question. Have also been considering this although I only do Park and Trail runs currently. Haven't quite found a club that has a decent website though :unsure:
 
ShaunSA said:
Good question. Have also been considering this although I only do Park and Trail runs currently. Haven't quite found a club that has a decent website though :unsure:
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Same here. Park and Trail, but ran the Knysna half marathon last weekend and want to do a few more this year. Running at Knysna it just looked awesome to see all the different clubs and people running in groups. Meanwhile I was rocking it in my Mr Price maxed running shirt.
 
handyman007 said:
Anyone on here a member of a running club? Obviously those that run the bigger races are.

Can I join any club and is it worth my while or should I just buy a temp license whenever I want to run a race?
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I joined Team Vitality. I run quite a few races during the year, so in the end if you add up all the temporary licence fees, it costs about the same as joining a club. If you only do parkruns it won't be worth it.
 
Charlesjjm said:
I joined Team Vitality. I run quite a few races during the year, so in the end if you add up all the temporary licence fees, it costs about the same as joining a club. If you only do parkruns it won't be worth it.
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Can anyone join Team Vitality? I use Discovery as my medical aid, but I'm not on Vitality.
 
Steamy Tom said:
what would the benefits be?
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When I used to run a lot of road races (like every weekend) it made sense to join a club, because you got a runners number/license for the year and didn't have to pay for a temp license every race you entered.

Other benefit is that the clubs have time trials that you can go run, normally on a Wednesday or Thursday, and then some clubs have a gazebo at races where you can leave a bag and someone from the club watches it for you while you run the race.
 
Why don't you try find a couple of running clubs in your area and go and run with them once or twice? Then once you've met the other members you can decide which one you want to join.

Running with a group can really help with the discipline/motivation and it's usually a lot more fun than running by yourself.

If you really just want to avoid the day license fees rather than finding a bunch of people to run with, join a virtual club like Team Vitality.

Disclaimer: I am not a member of a running club (I only run because I have to to finish triathlons) but I am a member of a tri-club and two cycling clubs (road and mountain)
 
Jehosefat said:
Why don't you try find a couple of running clubs in your area and go and run with them once or twice? Then once you've met the other members you can decide which one you want to join.

Running with a group can really help with the discipline/motivation and it's usually a lot more fun than running by yourself.

If you really just want to avoid the day license fees rather than finding a bunch of people to run with, join a virtual club like Team Vitality.

Disclaimer: I am not a member of a running club (I only run because I have to to finish triathlons) but I am a member of a tri-club and two cycling clubs (road and mountain)
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I've mailed two of the local running clubs, yet to receive a reply. Thanks for the advice.
 
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