Wingate Road Runners: Year End Function 2009

Here are the pics from the Year End Function! Many, many thanks to Pieter Swart for taking the photos.



You may notice that some of the photos have been 'photoshopped' with some text added. Unfortunately, Pieter is writing exams at the moment and has not been able to finish all of the photos. The rest will be done in due course. Thanks again, Pieter!

Comrades 2010 Novice Entries are Closed!

COMRADES MARATHON MEDIA RELEASE 2010/ 08

Entries for Novice Comrades Runners opened on Sunday, 1 November at 09h00 and within 27 hours the CMA received the targeted 5,000 entries for Novice Runners! As a result entries for the 2010 Comrades Marathon is now officially closed. Any novice runner who has posted his/her entry by close of business today, 2 November 2009, will still be accepted – the envelope must be postmarked and dated 2 November 2009. Should a postal entry be postmarked and dated after 2 November 2009, the entry will NOT be accepted.

“As we currently stand we have reached the 5 000 Novices targeted for the 2010 Comrades Marathon. I was confident that we would receive 5 000 Novice entries within a four week period, but never anticipated that we would reach the 5 000 threshold within 27 hours of opening the entry process for Novices. This is a fantastic achievement by the Comrades Marathon and illustrates the extent to which the Comrades brand has captured the imagination of South African and international distance runners alike. Congratulations to all the successful entrants and good luck on your quest to complete “The Ultimate Human Race”, Gary Boshoff, CEO Comrades Marathon Association.

The CMA will be processing all entries over the next couple of weeks, and a final entry figure will be released upon completion. The total number of entries could well be in excess of 20 000 runners since postal entries will take approximately 10 working days to arrive at the CMA offices.

Ends.
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Statement Released 02 November 2009
Issued by Comrades Marathon Media & Communications, Craig Fry
For further information contact Comrades Marathon on 033 8978650

New Pics Uploaded: Tuks Alumni Legends 24 Oct

I have uploaded the latest pics from the Tuks Alumni Legends. Click here to see all the pics.

Listen to music safely on the road

For those of us who run with an iPod or MP3 player, here are some hints on staying safe while you enjoy those motivational tunes.

Race Across the Sky

Ok, so this isn't about running, but I know there are a whole bunch of us into Mountain Biking. Watch this promo video of The Race Across the Sky - The Leadville 100 Trail, featuring Lance Armstrong. Some of the footage is absolutely mind-blowing - these guys are racing at 12'600ft.

10km Club Championships Results

We held our annual 10km Club Champs at the Chamberlain Capital Classic on 10 October 2009.  Well done to everyone who participated in the 10km!  Here are the results as published by www.raceresults.co.za: