Bonitas Member Magazine B-Living Issue 2_2019 | Page 27

We’re with you from
#StartToFinish
Start the Comrades healthy, injury free and with a realistic goal time so you can run and finish your
marathon the way you planned it.
Be prepared Getting ready on the morning of the marathon
The week before Comrades put everything you need
to one side, so it is ready for the night before the race.
You must wake up around 03:00 to be at the start of the
marathon by 05:30. Drink two 225ml glasses of water or a sports drink 2 hours
before the start to prepare your body to accept fluids
during the race. Have a breakfast of at least 300 calories,
an hour before the start. This should be the same food
you’ve eaten on training runs so you know your body can
handle it.
While you get dressed, tick off a list so you don’t forget
anything. If you train in trainers, wear them for the
Comrades. Wear the same shirt, shorts and socks you wore
on long runs. Use good sunglasses for early mornings and
bright sunlight and apply enough sunscreen. Also take a
warm change of kit with you as it can be cold at the start
and cut-off point. Relax and visualise your run from start
to finish. See yourself achieving your goal.
You should aim to get to the venue at by 04:30. Pens
close 15 minutes before the marathon starts so give
yourself enough time to get into your correct batch.
Otherwise, you will start at the back which can take as
long as 8 minutes to cross the start line.