10, actually 12 things to know about Comrades Hydration

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...

The big day looms big

So why Comrades 2011, so far, hard?  Got so much before, so what come back? Partly I know: be strong for my life’s autumn; healthy for two beautiful kids; top-up my soul with moon, stars, friends, more of the riches of the running world. But one more medal holds...

The Perfect Distance … part 2

Part 2 of  Facet 2 of what makes the Comrades Marathon an ultimate runFirst, more of the feeling on crossing the Comrades finish line.  With relief and achievement comes: a marvellous affirmation of all that you dared, all that you did, all you prepared, all you...