Running Comrades - it's all in the mind -real or rumour? Iza Trengove
The countdown to the Comrades 90 kilometre ultramarathon on the 6th June at 5h30 has begun. Anxiety sets in as do sleepless nights. Many fear they haven't trained enough or that a niggle may prevent them from finishing the race. Added to these concerns is the unpredictable cramping that could jeopardise their endeavours. Available Comrades wisdom on social media, websites, podcasts and from well-meaning friends is contradictory and overwhelming. Health News interviews three gurus who give cogent advice which addresses the contradictions. Firstly, Nick Bester, international athlete and winner of the Comrades, Ironman and Ultraman. Nick is also well known for his development of running and cycling in disadvantaged communities across South Africa. Another string to his bow is managing a team of ten professional runners who succeeded in attaining a Guinness World record when they ran from Cape Town to Johannesburg, a distance of 1609.3 km in 99:03:27. The runners ha...