I thought last years Comrades Marathon in South Africa had a lot of competitors: 16 000. However my eyes will be opened this weekend in the Sydney City2Surf, with a field of 65 000 runners!
The start is a logistical nightmare, with three main starting groups sectioned off behind barriers and strict rules governing where you need to be standing [on pain of disqualification].
Thankfully I have a preferred start which means I can head out in front of the majority of the pack, and hopefully will not have to pick my way through hordes of walkers and pram pushers [who seem to have a thing about lining up ahead of the runners].
The course is 14km long, winding its way from the CBD to Bondi. There are a number of hills along the way, with Heartbreak Hill being the most feared. Having done lots of hill sessions I now find myself looking forward to hills, even if that is merely a psyche trick on myself!
It's difficult to work out what your target time is first time around, as you have nothing to compare it to. Let's face it, how many other 14km races are there around with similar topography?
I think my goals will be to enjoy the spectacle of running in such an incredibly huge race, and not taking it easy on the big hills!
Race report will follow soon.
Stan
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Stan was sick as a dog and still finished in a great time. Is there anything this man cannot do... well maybe he can't cook very well...and maybe he can't dance very well... Just as well he can run!
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