Bob Lambert – Life Member, Comrades Marathon and Beyond Comrades Marathon country is richly summer-green now. As is my memory of Bob Lambert. I knew him mostly as the father of Robin Lambert with whom I have shared a friendship since the first days of our high...
Just a little at best recovery workout today. Ran down to the gym, all 1.147 km on sore legs. Mainly so I could check my weight. Great. Starting to get under 88 kg. Hopped on a gym bike for 16 min to get my heart-rate up, my blood pumping without more muscle damage....
Things to know about Comrades hydration Even if you just want to survive to the end, your survival is more likely the better hydrated you are. It’s the same for any ultra, and it’s even the same for everyday living. There’s a lot of science...
Another 48 km in the legs. A solid 4 weeks at this distance with a 22 km long run in it. I know I could do more. But this base will be fine. Hardly need to recover from the runs anymore. Copiong with this distance is a good place to be. Unless something goes wrong I...
Well not too serious. More like focusing a little more Last year (2010) this time: recovering from a seriously twisted ankle. Gingerly running maybe 7 km a day, 3 and if I could, 4 times a week. I had my focus and inspiration: in deference to getting older, I wanted...
