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[Scary_Turtle]

So Comrades officially cancelled.
Who else is doing the virtual run on 13 June?

Going to see if I can do my first full marathon.

I'm not sure about the full Comrades but over Easter weekend I'm going to attempt the 50km, 30km and 20km on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Will probably do the 45km Comrades but not sure just yet.

Nothing like your first Marathon go for it.

 

[Binary_Bark]

Waiting for summer to pass before running again. With my hypertension and this heat while running does not go well together.
Last time I went for a run during summer I passed out on the side walk

 

[Scary_Turtle]

Many people missed this but there was the backyard Ultra this weekend.

"Last Man Standing.
Congratulations to Wandisile for winning Race #1 of the Backyard Ultra Series - South Africa! Completing 31 laps to become the Official South Africa BU record holder. Starting at 7am on Saturday and finishing at 2pm on Sunday and covering 208.63km. Well done!!
Fantastic effort by Riaan Barnard and coming second with 30 laps. Pushing Wandisile the whole way but there can ultimately only be one finisher.
Backyard Ultra WannaDo Events
Massive thanks to 32Gi for looking after their nutritional needs and Van Gaalen Mountain Biking & Running Trails for an awesome venue. Till next time...."

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I had a few friends compete one completed 48km the other 58 km and the third did 12 laps (84km) and his calf gave out unfortunately because he was going for 160km+.

Well done to all that competed!

I had serious fomo missing out on this one but will hopefully be doing the one in November when its back in JHB.

 

[wise_guy]

Many people missed this but there was the backyard Ultra this weekend.

"Last Man Standing.
Congratulations to Wandisile for winning Race #1 of the Backyard Ultra Series - South Africa! Completing 31 laps to become the Official South Africa BU record holder. Starting at 7am on Saturday and finishing at 2pm on Sunday and covering 208.63km. Well done!!
Fantastic effort by Riaan Barnard and coming second with 30 laps. Pushing Wandisile the whole way but there can ultimately only be one finisher.
Backyard Ultra WannaDo Events
Massive thanks to 32Gi for looking after their nutritional needs and Van Gaalen Mountain Biking & Running Trails for an awesome venue. Till next time...."

WannaDo Events

WannaDo Events, Johanesburg. 13,123 likes · 234 talking about this. We create Experiences! Want to join us?!

www.facebook.com

I had a few friends compete one completed 48km the other 58 km and the third did 12 laps (84km) and his calf gave out unfortunately because he was going for 160km+.

Well done to all that competed!

I had serious fomo missing out on this one but will hopefully be doing the one in November when its back in JHB.

Ja no 208k!!?!? - I think many missed this on purpose.

 

[wise_guy]

From 8min/km to sub 3h marathon in a year.

 

[TedLasso]

I want to be like Dave!

 

[wise_guy]

Bedfordview Athletics

www.20x21km.co.za

 

[wise_guy]

Good video that explains this common running injury.

 

[handyman007]

Any recommendations for a good running shoe shop in the Western Cape? Shoes and analysis.

 

[Scary_Turtle]

Any recommendations for a good running shoe shop in the Western Cape? Shoes and analysis.

I'm not in the Western Cape but the Sweat Shop in Gauteng is pretty good with shoes, analysis and have a branch in Cape Town.

 

[wise_guy]

Fees are a bit exorbitant compared to last year.

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[Binary_Bark]

Finally, winter coming up I can start running again and make you all feel bad about yourselves

 

[Scary_Turtle]

I have been working hard at my speed work over the last year and yesterday I was feeling good and managed my fastest time in a 5km running a 19:52.

Finally broke the 20minute barrier and managed to run under 4min per km the entire way.

Very chuffed.

 

[Steamy Tom]

I have been working hard at my speed work over the last year and yesterday I was feeling good and managed my fastest time in a 5km running a 19:52.

Finally broke the 20minute barrier and managed to run under 4min per km the entire way.

Very chuffed.

well done, thats excellent

 

[Sepeng]

I have been working hard at my speed work over the last year and yesterday I was feeling good and managed my fastest time in a 5km running a 19:52.

Finally broke the 20minute barrier and managed to run under 4min per km the entire way.

Very chuffed.

That is proper sprinting; only way I could do that is if I jumped on the back of a Kenyan or something.

 

[Agent_Smith]

 

[InvisibleJim]

I have been working hard at my speed work over the last year and yesterday I was feeling good and managed my fastest time in a 5km running a 19:52.

Finally broke the 20minute barrier and managed to run under 4min per km the entire way.

Very chuffed.

Awesome, congratulations.

 

[now05ster]

Does anyone know how big an impact a two week running hiatus would have on my fitness levels?

Had to go for a laparoscopic vasectomy a week ago and still unable to get to the point where I can jog. Can barely walk 1km without discomfort. Dr says it's normal.

I'm aching for a good run (among other things). Running is truly addictive...

I've gone through this thread as much as I could, so apologies if this has been addressed already. I've read somewhere that one can go two weeks without very notice deprecation of fitness levels. Unsure how true that is.

 

[Steamy Tom]

Does anyone know how big an impact a two week running hiatus would have on my fitness levels?

Had to go for a laparoscopic vasectomy a week ago and still unable to get to the point where I can jog. Can barely walk 1km without discomfort. Dr says it's normal.

I'm aching for a good run (among other things). Running is truly addictive...

I've gone through this thread as much as I could, so apologies if this has been addressed already. I've read somewhere that one can go two weeks without very notice deprecation of fitness levels. Unsure how true that is.

might even be good for you...

 

[now05ster]

might even be good for you...

I suspect you could be correct.