Educational seminars for Comrades marathon participants
The seminars are free of charge and will give runners an opportunity to interact with the official Comrades coach and other experts.
IF you have entered and qualified for the Comrades Marathon, South Africa’s premier ultra-marathon you will need determination, grit and proper training to get you across the finish line in Pietermaritzburg on 4 June. Race organisers have teamed up with major sponsor Bonitas Medical Fund, to host an educational, motivational and inspirational seminar targeted specifically at novice athletes, female runners and general Comrades participants across the country that will see you through to the end of the 86.7km race.
The seminars are free of charge and will give runners an opportunity to interact with the official Comrades coach and other experts as they share information, answer questions and give advice in order to help you achieve your Comrades goals. The seminar will be held on Thursday, February 23 at Stella Athletics Club, Stella Sports Club, in Glenwood.
Among the topics expected to be covered are injury prevention, treatment of injuries, training, running shoes, tapering, race day strategies, nutrition and the dangers of using medication while running.
Booking is not required for the novice seminars or roadshow. Email Nonkululeko Mdlalose – nonkululeko@comrades.com – or call 033-897-8650 for more information.
