Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 59, June 2014 | Page 46

Comrades

The Big C is Here!
After months of hard training, the runners are ready
to run on 1 June 2014. From here, it’s all on you, the
Comrades runner, to experience the world’s greatest
ultra, the incredible support along the 89km route, and
the emotions at the finish in Durban. See you there! –
BY DELAINE COOLS

Thapelo Moseia: “I can’t wait to run my
second Comrades and first ‘Down’ after a
break from running for about five years!”
Champ Danie Prinsloo: “For all you firsttimers, the long wait is over! This is truly
the ultimate human race, and once you do
it, you’ll always want to come back.”
Yonus M Kaka: “It’s my second one. I
need that back-to-back medal. Also, I’m
very nervous for the day!”
Pieter Ben Steyn: “I’m looking forward
to the finish! I’m running with my daughter
and my son, who is doing his 10th.”
Faith Daniels: “For all the novices, your
first is always the most memorable race. I
cried when I finished my first. You will be
nervous, but the minute you start, you’ll
relax.”

WIN-A-CAR WHILE GIVING BACK!

A significant aspect of the 2014
Amabeadibeadi Comrades Charity initiative
is the Toyota Win-a-Car Competition, where
a brand new Toyota Corolla Quest will be
up for grabs on Comrades race day. This
competition has been a driving force for
Amabeadibeadi fundraising for a number
of years and sees thousands of Rands
channelled into the charitable fund each
year.
To enter the competition, sms TOYOTA
to 34068 (R1.50 per sms).

EXPO EXPERIENCE

Dubbed South Africa’s best sport, leisure and
wellness show, the annual Bonitas Comrades
Expo sees about 50 000 Comrades enthusiasts
descending on the Durban Exhibition Centre
to enjoy the vibe of the Expo while Comrades
runners register and collect their goody bags at
Registration. This year’s Expo dates and times
will be:
Thursday 29 May: 09h00 – 19h00
Friday 30 May: 09h00 – 19h00
Saturday 31 May: 09h00 – 17h00
Expose yourself to a wide variety of running and
fitness brands and grab new tips on running and
living a healthy lifestyle. Check out the numerous
sporting apparel stalls, browse the Comrades
Gallery or enjoy a yummy meal at the Food
Court. Whether you love running, walking or
just being in the great outdoors, this Expo has
something for you!

Please note: Registration will simultaneously
take place at Comrades House in
Pietermaritzburg for all runners who have
opted to register there.

VISIT THE COMRADES SHOP

Treat yourself to a beautiful range
of Comrades-branded New Balance
sportswear, and we are thrilled about the
launch of the official Comrades running
shoe. Go to www.comrades.com and get
shopping!

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ISSUE 59 JUNE 2014 / www.modernathlete.co.za

Images: Lauren Van Der Vyver

THINKING ABOUT THE START…
We asked a few Comrades entrants about
their race-day hopes and expectations.

REFRESHMENTS ON ROUTE

Along the 89km Comrades Marathon route,
runners will be adequately supplied at 46
different refreshment and aid stations, which
will be stocked with more than enough
supplies:
Energade – 660 400 sachets
Megaload – 62 400 sachets
Water – 2 132 000 sachets
Oranges – 784 pockets
Bananas – 600 boxes
Biscuits – 300 x 4kg boxes
Energellies – 250 boxes
Chocolate – 1000kg
Mageu Number 1 – 10 000 sachets
Vaseline – 188 tubs
Arnica Ice – 600 tubs
PLUS 3950 bins, 5160 black bags and 5160
green bags for recycling and clean-up

COMRADES ONLINE

www.comrades.com
Twitter: @ComradesRace
Facebook: ComradesMarathon