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In terms of good news, my fitness is improving. I am now breaking the 6 minute per km barrier for some runs, which was not happening even last year. Ankle still not fully healed, but good enough.
Irene athletic club are offering a virtual 48km event after the cancellation of their physical event. It's a bit of a cheat as you can run the distance over 6 days
As you say Mark most things postponed to October.I think were all just going to run through the entire month
14th Sep Boston Marathon
19th Sep Oslo Marathon
20th Sep Buenos Aires/Moscow Marathons
27th Sep Berlin Marathon
4th Oct London Marathon
11th Oct Chicago Marathon
18th Oct Paris and Cape Town Marathons
25th Oct Barcelona and Marine Corps Marathons
Even if they go for the 19th/20th Sept they'd still have Boston and Berlin either side, there are a lot of Majors collectors out there.
The CMA would like to reassure our athletes that we are cognizant of the current status quo regarding the postponement and cancellation of qualifying races, as well as the ongoing uncertainty around upcoming races, both here in South Africa and around the world.
The CMA Board is reviewing the qualifying criteria specifically for #Comrades2020 and will make an announcement in due course regarding the revised qualifying criteria.
We would also like to remind our runners that the Substitution process, which is currently open, runs until 16 April 2020. So far, 371 successful Substitution applications have been processed and should the need arise, the CMA Board will also review the Substitution period.
Finally, with regard to the question of entry fees, we wish to assure Comrades runners that in the event of postponement or unlikely cancellation an announcement will be made of a policy that is in line with CMA’s commitment to putting our Runners First.
In the meantime keep well and a reminder that it is each and every one of our personal responsibility to protect ourselves and those around us by taking seriously and heeding all emergency directives and measures put in place by Government.
More details will be made available after 17 April 2020."
when did you receive that email? I’ve not had that?
Debra - I entered Exmoor as training for the 100 which is now (if it goes ahead, before that) and the possibility of Comrades being in September sealed the deal of me not doing it.
Lowrez - focus. You've still got a big run in August (maybe)
Ahh Focus
In other news.... McHilly - where are you? Did you make it back from Spain? Hope you did and all is ok
lowrez bike comment, is because I’ve just got myself some cycling rollers, just in case we get further restrictions on going out, and so I can join the gyms online spin classes...I could ride rollers fine when I was 15, not so confident now 50+, just need to be sure I don’t fall off and injure myself and be a burden on NHS
The really good thing is the first time I’ve had an injury that has really limited my running, so timing is perfect, as no upcoming events (I’m assuming Comrades won’t happen in June) so a perfect opportunity to take a break and return stronger.
McHilly: glad you got back safely. Sympathies for the hip and I hope the physio can sort that out for you.
Well I'm still continuing to train for the 100 in August. Theres no problems with running outside so I'll keep it up. Really not sure about the timing of the 50 so I don't think I'll bother to enter though I was disappointed to not get a space first time round.