It’s never a huge concern, as it’s the middle of winter, so normally one could expect a fairly cold start, with it warming up quite a bit throughout the day.
Forecasts for Sunday, the 15th of June 2008:
Sunny – Min 11, Max 24
Fine.Wind light NW but moderate NE in the afternoon.
Sunrise: 06:49 Sunset: 17:03
Sunny – Min 5, Max 27
Fine.Wind light E. unrise: 06:51 Sunset: 17:06
So it looks to be a nice day for running. I hope to finish around 1pm, and it might be quite warm then, but otherwise should be fine. Will be monitoring it closely over the next few days.
As with any big race, the expo is a highlight for many runners. Expect to get many things at this expo, from pacing charts to anti-chafing cream. It’s a great place to meet other runners, chat to the official Comrades Coach and purchase some merchandise. It’s also the place to go and pick up your entry.
Tips for the Expo
- Don’t wander around the expo for hours, especially if you’re going on Saturday. You’ll feel it the next day.
- Try not to get conned by people selling “miracle” drugs/food that you’ve never tried before. That’s just asking for trouble.
- Try and catch one of the route description talk. Take note of the hills during the first 35km.
- Purchase an appropriate pacing chart, they cost R20 and proceeds go to charity.
- It gets very cold at the start, while you’re waiting for the gun to go off. If you don’t have an old shirt to wear at the start, purchase a “throw a way” at the expo. This you can discard as you warm up.
Any more tips? Let me know in the comments.
Dates and Times for the Expo
12 June 2008 (Thursday) : 09h00 - 19h00
13 June 2008 (Friday) : 09h00 - 19h00
14 June 2008 (Saturday) : 09h00 - 17h00
Getting to the Expo
The 2008 expo is taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre, on Walnut rd in Durban itself. It’s actually not far from the start of race on West street, outside the Durban City Hall. I’ve pasted a map below which should give an idea of where it is.
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