Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 54, January 2014 | Page 33

April on 19 h Tide Hig Two Oceans The 2014 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon and Half Marathon take place on Easter Weekend, along with the accompanying Fun Runs, Trail Runs and Friendship Run. Come April and Cape Town will once again see wave after wave of runners as the country’s biggest running event comes to town. Entries Going Fast! Less than an hour… that’s all it took for entries to the 2014 Old Mutual Two Oceans 10km and 22km Trail Runs to sell out on 2 December! Athletes now have until 19 March to update their profiles with race results for seeding purposes, because a staggered start will be used to not only alleviate pressure on the route and make for a better running experience, but will also allow runners of the same ability to participate together. Seeding updates for the Trail Runs are free of charge – you can contact [email protected] with the name, date and distance (over 10km, 15km or 21km) of the road race you participated in. Meanwhile, entries for the 56km Ultra Marathon are steadily climbing and had passed the 5750 mark at the time of writing. A maximum of 11 000 entries will be taken. For the Half Marathon, the final batch of entries will become available on 22 January, whe n the online profiles of new entrants and those who missed the earlier reserved entry batches will be entered into a draw for the remaining 6000 slots. The Personal Coaching Touch Images: Courtesy Two Oceans & adidas The Old Mutual Virtual Coach has developed a series of training programmes designed to help you prepare for the Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra and Half Marathon. Simply select your ideal finish time and you’ll receive a day-by-day training programme to help you achieve the finish you want, plus you can download comprehensive training tips covering nutrition, training, race preparation and equipment. Go to http://dogreatthings.co.za/running/ training-guides for expert training guidance. adidas ambassador Derek van Dam “When my life as ‘the weather guy’ gets a little hectic, I find solace in the fact that I can escape and go for a run anywhere in the beautiful city of Cape Town. You’ll often see me running on the contour path along Table Mountain or the Sea Point Promenade. I’m fortunate to be in a position where I’m able to help others and my goal for 2014 is to raise money for my charity by completing both the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon and the Comrades Marathon. Keep an eye out for me on your runs – and be sure to ask me about the weather!” – Follow Derek’s journey on Twitter: @WXmanVanDam. Capture and share your own running journey, just like the adidas ambassadors, and you could win a trip for two to the 2014 Berlin Marathon. Visit www.adidasrunning.co.za for details on the #myjourney Photo Challenge. Fun Runs coming to your Community The Old Mutual Two Oceans Community Fun Run Series continues in the New Year with the Somerset West leg on 25 January, followed by Eerste River on 15 February. These community events offer 5.6km and 2.1km distances, and top participants of each fun run will be invited to take part in the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Fun Runs on Good Friday, 18 April. Biggest, Best Running Expo Besides being the official registration point for the race, the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Expo showcases top sporting brands, apparel, supplements, adventure sports, sporting tours, and more. This is the largest running-related expo in the Western Cape and from Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 April, more than 45 000 visitors to the CTICC in Long Street, Cape Town will once again be part of the exciting atmosphere leading up to the ‘world’s most beautiful marathon.’ For all Expo queries, visit www.conker.co.za or contact Liezle Bothma at Conker Exhibitions on 031 312 2990 or [email protected]. Get Inspired this February Don’t miss the national series of inspirational, educational “Designed to Run” Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon workshops, with inspiring motivational speakers as well as top medical specialists or exercise scientists. • Saturday 8 February: Khayelitsha, Cape Town • Monday 10 February: Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Cape Town • Saturday 15 February: Southern Sun Gold Reef City, Johannesburg • Monday 17 February: Southern Sun Montecasino, Johannesburg • Tuesday 18 February: Southern Sun Elangeni, Durban Tickets cost R50 – reserve your seat by mailing [email protected]. GET HOLD OF US… Web: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za Facebook: TwoOceansMarathon Twitter: @2OceansMarathon Mail: [email protected] Tel: [phone]