It was not too long back when I decided upon doing this, and started training with about 13 months to go, and here we are, not even 10 months now.
Less than a month remains to Sep 1st, when the registrations start for the previous Comrades participants (for first timers, registrations start Nov 1st). I am also excited about the rolling out of a brand new website design for the event website in September. Frankly, the existing design looks particularly bland and dull, and I really want to see more energy, more style, and more enthusiasm in the look.
As for my personal training progress in July, well there was none. I have been undergoing treatment for lower back pain at Back 2 Fitness, and though the pain (or rather discomfort) has not reduced considerably, the strengthening exercises would probably help me in the long run, and avoiding any injuries going ahead. I did my first run after more than a month today, a slow and easy 5K. The pain does not bother me in my running, which is good.
I also got updates from African Link Tours, the official tour operators for Comrades marathon 2010. Below is the price summary for their various packages.
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|
Stay
|
ZAR
(single/twin sharing)
|
INR
|
Includes
|
1
|
Beach Hotel / Flights |
R 4740 / R 3740 |
29,442
|
3 nights + flights + transfers
|
2
|
Tropicana Hotel / Flights |
R 4920 / R 3990 |
30,560
|
3 nights + flights + transfers |
3
|
Hilton Hotel / Flights |
R 8160 / R 5820 |
50,686
|
3 nights + flights + transfers |
4
|
Beach Hotel /Accommodation only |
R 1620 / R 1080 |
10,062
|
3 nights
|
5
|
Tropicana Hotel / Accommodation only |
R 1800 / R 1230 |
11,180
|
3 nights |
6
|
Hilton Hotel / Accommodation only |
R 5040 / R 3060 |
31,306
|
3 nights |
. Anyway, the fact is that the time is running out fast. It was not too long back when I decided upon doing this, and started training with about 13 months to go, and here we are, not even 10 months now.
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@Johann: Wow, you did some good distance in July! Keep it going in the cold… warmer times are around the corner!
Yes, time is going fast! I was glad to see the days to go finally going below 300. My July went well and I did exactly what I planned (160km). Had a lot of cold runs below 0° in the mornings so I'm happy I didn't miss any run. I hope you get your back problems sorted out and into full training soon.
Regards
Johann