I’ve been thinking lots about running and drinking – the hydration kind not really the beer kind. Hydration on a long run like Comrades – which for most goes on for well over 7 hours is, as we all know, very important. So my thoughts on that soon....
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...
Training for Comrades requires a program that includes a good running schedule. Without one to guide and push a little, it’s all too easy to do too little running training and overdo the running being done. Not all schedules are good in that they demand too...
Training programs published on the web, in books and magazines have at least one fundamental flaw. Most have more. The same applies to running “gurus” one might encounter from time to time. Some will help many will hinder your training. But you still need...
Essentials of Comrades Training Run. Get outdoors and run. Often. As many times a week as possible. Also stretch, do sit-ups, press-ups or more sophisticated versions of these exercises plus quad-strengthening exercises. Get a training program. Let it guide the...
