Comments on: Comrades 2008 starts now

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:02:35 +0000

Oops, I thought my website
http://www.harbourviewres.co.za would show. Well, here it is, just in case you’re looking for affordable ACCOMMODATION in Durban for this comrades.

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A couple of years ago a family member (mid 40s) hardly trained. He qualified though, obviously, and completed. Suppose you have to be really naturally athletic for that though.

Linda

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:55:32 +0000

Don’t spend a fortune at hotels.
Accommodation available in Durban at lovely friendly B&B / self-catering at very reasonable rates.

(my old website was http://home.telkomsa.net/harbourview) just in case the new one’s not up and running

All the best for all you 2008 comrades runners! I’m still hoping to get inspired enough to tackle it one day. Which race is best to start with, up or down?

Linda
HARBOUR VIEW RESidence
B&B / self-catering
031 4664488 / 079 50 20 777

By: Jones

Jones — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:11:18 +0000

I dont think so Chris – at least a 3:15 – THEN!

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:59:18 +0000

i am keen to enter this years comrades. 2 1/2 months ago i completed marathon in 3:40 and have kept in shape since. if i build up milleage from now is it achievable to think of been able to complete comrades

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:36:42 +0000

Hi Craig, it’s pretty quiet around here, but I’ll start updating the site soon. The race is an up run this year, which means it starts in Durban. I would check out http://www.Comrades.com for more information, but you can ask questions here, I can try and help. Good luck with your training!

By: craig quinton

craig quinton — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:58:32 +0000

Hi Guys,

Can some one help me. I have never run comrades before. I’ve only ever done a 21km race. i will do two oceans this year. i live in cape town.

I want to book accomodation in durban, however i have no idea where the race starts. Is it starting in pietermaritzberg? Any idea where i can get info. i know that if i book i will train and go through with it. I have been wanting to do it for a few years now however haven’t got to do it yet.

Help me with advice about accomodation etc. Share your knowledge

Thanks
Craig

By: Akhona

Akhona — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:41:10 +0000

Erm…. right. Of course! Tee hee. Best of luck!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:50:51 +0000

Hi Akhona, yip, gonna give it a try. Please keep visiting, hopefully I can inspire you to try the race one day?

By: Akhona

Akhona — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:12:46 +0000

You really doing this? I’d like to keep track!

By: Laurent

Laurent — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:48:27 +0000

Hi Andrew !
Thank’s for your answer. Ivisited the blogs and it’s OK for me. I’ll really get to run this ultramarathon.
I start also my training right now.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you or friends have somes important details on Comrades.
Bibi for now. Good luck !

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:53:26 +0000

Hi Laurent. Congratulations on your decision to run Comrades next year. I’ll see if I can find a more detailed map for you, but I would check out this blog – http://travelingultramarathoner.blogspot.com/ he’s just done exactly what you are talking about.

By: Laurent

Laurent — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:38:14 +0000

Dear Friends,

I’m a French runner.
I’ll like to run The Comrades 2008. Do you know where I cand find the route and somes details (level chart,…) ?
Where is it possible and better to sleep and stay the days before the start ?
I’ll like to plan a travel to visit some parts of SA; for example Kruger’s Park and many things…

Thank’s for help. Have a nice training.

Sincerely yours.

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By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:13:04 +0000

Eesh Hermo, good luck on running with a knee problem, but I’m sure you know your body and know your limits, so you should be fine. I’ll be posting the strength soon, hopefully today or tomorrow. Good luck for Sunday!

By: Hermo

Hermo — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:01:28 +0000

Good luck, I will be following this with interest. For my run in 2008 I will focus on quad strength. I am going to 2007 with a knee problem that I suspect is the cause of quad strength imbalances. So will be interested to see how your lower leg strength training goes.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:27:12 +0000

Scott: Thanks for the link to my site, I shall be posting my gym work soon. I really appreciate you stopping by here.
Nikola: Injuries do suck, but we learn so much form them. My HR is at about 145 after running for 10 minutes at 6 min/km pace, so I clearly have a while to go still. Thanks again.

By: Nikola Tosic

Nikola Tosic — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 14:11:32 +0000

Congratulations on starting the training again!

It is good to take it easy and be patient. Several times I had nasty injuries (I almost cut my toe in a race in Mykonos) and had to lay low for a while while everybody else was training. I was getting fat and weak and bored and crazy from doing nothing.

Than when I started I felt like I have never ran in my life before.

But it all comes back very quickly. Just don’t force anything and be very patient.

Have fun!

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:01:22 +0000

Hi Andrew,

I look forward to your post on gym work. I’m really keen to see how you combine strength training with everything else you’re doing for an ultramarathon.