I know I will! My family lived in New Germany 1988-1992 and my father ran Comrades in 1990 and 91. He will be watching as I follow his footsteps 34 years later!
Great video, thanks. Last tip reminded me that I shouldn’t forget chamois cream. I noticed on long races that I started chaffing in an area totally unexpected, between the butt cheeks. I couldn’t understand why this was happening, I broke it down as to why it only happens in races but never in training, turns out it was the water I was pouring over my head and chest that was dripping down something I don’t do in training.
I think it has something to do with: When you run with earphones you might not hear Marshal / Referee instructions or traffic. Also, it could be possible for someone to transmit pacing to the runner that is not allowed for the elite runners. I do not use earphones --> I want to hear mother nature and the runners around me. There are some runners who ran with a portable speaker and broadcasted music along the way. Some in their hands, others carried it in a backpack.
@@andremaakal6069 ah thanks so much for the reply. That does make sense. Having seen a few videos of the marathon, all the people cheering the runners on from the side are amazing. I wouldn’t want to miss out on their support. That would be motivation enough :)
@ricardofernandes7606, I donate the blanket. When they open the seeding pens and we move forward, then I throw it to the side over the fence. There will be someone out there who will sleep warmer that night.
Thx Partner! Comrades in reach now
@jonathanhermanus1356 - Hope to see you at Comrades 2025 getting your medal! All the best with your training.
Fantastic video. I'm yet to run my first Comrades (maybe 2025) but these are brilliant tips.
Hope to see you on the route at Comrades 2025!
Best one you mentioned is not to stop and chat with support. Grab and go
Thank so much ❤
Great advice, thanks a mil!
Thanks for making this video. First time Comrades this year. Bringing my whole family from USA to cheer me on.
@andybaber1, hope you are going to enjoy South Africa and the Comrades Marathon experience! All the best!
I know I will! My family lived in New Germany 1988-1992 and my father ran Comrades in 1990 and 91. He will be watching as I follow his footsteps 34 years later!
@@andybaber1I hope it went well!!
Absolutely brilliant tips. Thank you so much. Definitely going to apply these. Doing my first Comrades this year
All the best with your first Comrades Marathon! It is going to be very special.
Good advice. I hope to run the comrades one day. Wishing you all the best !
Thank you so much. Loads of these tips I've overlooked, and are key to the race. I'm gonna carry a tub of Vaseline on me. 😂
Thanks for sharing, very useful tips for novices, especially the part on wasting valuable time.
Going for my back to back this year and this video couldn’t have come at a better time! Thank you!
You got this! All the best with your Back to Back. It is a very special medal.
Great video, thanks. Last tip reminded me that I shouldn’t forget chamois cream. I noticed on long races that I started chaffing in an area totally unexpected, between the butt cheeks. I couldn’t understand why this was happening, I broke it down as to why it only happens in races but never in training, turns out it was the water I was pouring over my head and chest that was dripping down something I don’t do in training.
Very interesting video. Can I ask why you can’t have earphones? I couldn’t imagine sound such a long marathon without music to keep me motivated
I think it has something to do with: When you run with earphones you might not hear Marshal / Referee instructions or traffic. Also, it could be possible for someone to transmit pacing to the runner that is not allowed for the elite runners. I do not use earphones --> I want to hear mother nature and the runners around me. There are some runners who ran with a portable speaker and broadcasted music along the way. Some in their hands, others carried it in a backpack.
@@andremaakal6069 ah thanks so much for the reply. That does make sense. Having seen a few videos of the marathon, all the people cheering the runners on from the side are amazing. I wouldn’t want to miss out on their support. That would be motivation enough :)
Thank you, this is great advice. (2024 Comrades Novice)
All the best with your first Comrades Marathon!
How did it go? Hope it went well.
I'll kip the last tip in mind 😅
These sounds like great tips, forwarded the video to novice runners in my group and I will use the tips next year when I run my first Comrades
Hows your training so far
@@Thatsong-fr9nq Slow. Not on any training program yet. Will focus properly from Aug/Sep
@@nkelesa8362 hopefully we both qualify for next year. Im preparing for the capetown marathon later this year
Thanks for sharing
Dankie 👍🏻
God bless u champ
Thank you soooo much #novice😊
Thank you
Thank you Champion
Good video. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Imagine deep heat in place of Vaseline in the groin n🤣ot fun at all.. Thank you for sharing!
You might run a new PB if you do that! 🙂
You might run your PB Comrades if you do that! 🙂
The blanket is a great recommendation for before the race. However, what do you do with it when you start running?
@ricardofernandes7606, I donate the blanket. When they open the seeding pens and we move forward, then I throw it to the side over the fence. There will be someone out there who will sleep warmer that night.
Excellent tips, thank you
Brilliant! Very useful tips!
Legend! Baie dankie André!
Valuable advice, thank you!
Thank you @chadweber1351. Hope to see you at Comrades 2025!
Ill remember Tip no.4😂
NO 11 😮😅
Thank you