Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 54, January 2014 | Page 33
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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.
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Saturday 8 February: Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Monday 10 February: Sports Science Institute of
South Africa, Cape Town
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Saturday 15 February: Southern Sun Gold Reef
City, Johannesburg
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Monday 17 February: Southern Sun Montecasino,
Johannesburg
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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: 021 799 3040
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