Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 56, March 2014 | Page 32

Comrades Just Round the Corner! With about three months until this year’s Comrades Marathon Down Run, you should be focusing on your training and running a qualifier, not stressing over flights or where you will stay. While the CMA can’t help you to train or qualify, the good news is that we can help you with your travel and accommodation arrangements. – BY DELAINE COOLS Behind Amabeadibeadi A word from Bronwyn Freeman, CMA Accountant “The Comrades Marathon’s Amabeadibeadi charities are very close to my heart and one of the most rewarding parts of my job at the CMA. I am walking the talk this year and raising funds for these special causes. All funds raised will be split equally between the six Amabeadibeadi Charities: Community Chest, Pink Drive, Starfish Foundation, Sports Trust, World Vision and Wildlands Conservation Trust. As part of the Unogwaja Challenge support team, I will be using their fundraising platform to raise the money. Please help me to help others by making a donation, or contact me so we can make a plan! The Unogwaja Challenge participants are aiming to raise R1 million for the Amabeadibeadi charities in 2014, so every little bit helps! CMA Launches Comrades Travel As the rush begins for participants in the 2014 Ultimate Human Race to secure flights and accommodation in the run-up to the world’s biggest, oldest ultra-marathon on 1 June, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced its latest initiative to facilitate the process. Comrades Travel, the official travel and accommodation service provider endorsed by the CMA, was launched in February, with the aim to ease the pressure on Comrades runners to find safe, reliable and affordable travel and accommodation when they take on this year’s Comrades. No matter where you are travelling from, Comrades Travel will have a package to suit you, as it caters both for out-of-town a well as visiting international athletes. This latest offering is tailor-made to take care of all runners’ travel requirements from start to finish. More details at www.comrades.com. You can also get in touch with the Comrades Travel office on 086 127 7765 or e-mail: [email protected]. Substitutions In April Images: Lauren van der Vyver Runners who want to give up their entry and those looking to take over an entry from a withdrawing runner must take note that the substitution process opens on 1 April, for South African athletes only, and all applications must reach the CMA by no later than 30 April. No late substitutions will be processed after that date. Details at www.comrades.com, or you can also call 033 897 8650 for more info. 32 ISSUE 56 MARCH 2014 / www.modernathlete.co.za To donate, go to www.quicket.co.za/events/3175unogwaja-challenge. For more info on the Unogwaja Challenge, visit www.unogwajachallenge.com. Successful Women Seminars Now in its second year, the 2014 Comrades Marathon Women Seminars were successfully hosted in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, with an expert panel comprising of the Comrades Marathon’s Official Coach, Lindsey Parry, nutritionist Nicki De Villiers, MD Dr Carina Taute, and psychologist Dr Monja Human, and chaired by Comrades Marathon runner and radio personality Phindi Gule. Topics included nutrition and meal ideas, training runs – the what, where, when, why and how, diverse running apparel (including sports bras and shoes), and an interactive session between the panel and the runners, including one-onones with the professionals. Win At Comrades Roadshows Stand a chance of winning an all-expenses paid trip to the Rome Marathon by attending an educational, motivational and inspirational talk with advice that will not only take you to the start of the Comrades Marathon, but see you through to the finish line. The Official Comrades Coach and other guests will be on hand to answer all questions! The all expenses paid trip is sponsored by New Balance, the official Technical Footwear and Apparel Partner to the Comrades Marathon. (Terms and conditions apply.) So get down to one of these roadshows in March to stand a chance of having your name drawn from the hat at the end of the roadshow series: Tuesday 4 March Klerksdorp Marathon Club, Klerksdorp Recreation Centre, Goue Street, Klerksdorp, 7pm Wednesday 5 March Rustenburg Marathon Club, Bergsig High School, Boven Street, Rustenburg, 7pm Tuesday 11 March Eskom Athletic Club, Eskom Park, Watermeyer & Langenhoven Street, Witbank, 7pm Wednesday 12 March Nelspruit Lowveld Country Club, 1 Aurora Street, Steiltes, Nelspruit, 7pm Tuesday 18 March Polokwane Athletic Club, Peter Mokaba Stadium, Dorp Street, Polokwane, 7pm COMRADES ONLINE www.comrades.com Twitter: @ComradesRace Facebook: ComradesMarathon