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OMTOM
downhill into Hout Bay, before the even bigger climb to
Constantia Nek, and that all takes place in the second
half of the race, so this is really an event where pacing
and energy conservation are important. If you go out
too hard on the relatively flat first half, you may pay the
price later when the hills arrive.
And let’s not forget the little sting in the tail known as
Chet’s Hill, after you turn left onto the M3 for the last
few kays to the finish at UCT. Again, pounding downhill
too fast as you run past the Kirstenbosch Gardens may
leave your legs a bit wobbly on the last hill, and you
need to save a little bit of energy for the last pull.
Meanwhile, the Half Marathon runners have their own
big hill to tackle on Southern Cross Drive, which has
been known to reduce many a runner to a slow walk,
as well as Chet’s Hill towards the finish. For this reason,
hill training is an absolute essential for runners looking
to take on either of the Two Oceans races. Training on
routes that simulate the OMTOM routes will pay huge
dividends come race day!
ENJOY YOURSELF
The hills may be the big talking point as you prepare to
run the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, but the other
thing you should be mentally preparing yourself for is
the stunning s cenery and incredible vibe of the races.
The beauty of the Mother City will be on show as you
tackle the hills, and the one thing you need to remember
to do is look around you and take it all in. Then you will
understand why this event is so popular. Now go find
the training programme that suits you best and start
preparing for an unforgettable race on 31 March 2018!
For more information about the event, visit the Old Mutual Two Oceans
Marathon Website at www.twooceansmarathon.org.za.
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