2014 Comrades Marathon Countdown Pt 1

...just thought I would show you something. I'm sure you've seen it before, but it helps to refresh the memory a little every now and again!

I have a copy stuck on the wall at my desk. My wife doesn't want it on the back of the bathroom door. That's OK - I stuck it above the toilet - that way, I see it when I am there, but she doesn't!!

Cheers,

Andrew.

Whats happening this weekend.

Saturday 29 March

Club long run
Time: 05:00
Meeting point: Virgin Active Gym
Route: HILLS GLORIOUS HILLS !!!

Start at gym - up to West End - up Enos - Uitkyk Rd - Bateleur - back to Uitkyk Rd - Enos - up to Curro - back to West End - gym finish.
 
Distance: Just under 25km but the hills will slow the run down alot & you can practice your walking too. For extra km's please feel free to loop or start earlier.
**Support vehicle TBC. Minimum of R5 donation for our driver please.

Halls parkrun

Time: 08:00

Meeting point: Halls Gateway
Route: Halls farm, out and back
Distance: 5km 
*For more info visit http://www.parkrun.co.za/halls/

Time Trial Results - 2014-03-27

Time trials are run on Thursdays at 17h30 from the LVCC club house in Aurora Street. A 5km or 8km route is run through the quiet neighbourhood of Steiltes, Nelspruit. Time keepers and cold water are provided for.

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Please visit our page on Clubtrials for all Nedbank Running Club MPU - LVCC time trial results and statistics.
http://nedbanklvcc.clubtrials.com/trials/results

2014 Kit Order Form

Nedbank Running Club and Nike South Africa unveil new partnership as 2014 Green Dream Team JUST DO IT in new Nike Running kit

The parties today revealed the new competition race kits and footwear that will be worn by the Nedbank ‘Green Dream Team’ athletes in their first road races starting this weekend.

The modern Nike race kit collection, showcased by specialist distance runners including Charne Bosman, Myrette Filmalter, Ludwick Mamabolo, Rutendo Nyahora and Juan van Deventer; features high performance innovation with environmentally sustainable design.

The men’s and women’s race singlets are made from recycled fabric, and the design includes a two-tone green colourway with a subtle yet bold print design. The singlets are paired with green race shorts or capri tights.

The singlets also feature Nike Dri-FIT technology that helps to regulate athletes’ temperatures while running by drawing sweat away from the body and through the fabric to help keep athletes dry and cool. Lightweight mesh is featured on back or on the sides for more ventilation, while bonded seams on the singlet provide a seamless fit to minimize distractions.

The kit is exclusively available to the club, while the new Nike Free 2014 footwear collection including the Nike Free 3.0 Flyknit, Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit and Nike Free 5.0 will be available in stores from April 8.

The three-year partnership, which commenced from January 2014, will see Nike as the official technical team kit partner to the Nedbank Running Club, providing apparel and footwear for the club’s elite ‘Green Dream Team’ athletes.

Says Nick Bester, Nedbank Running Club National Manager: “We are thrilled to be associated with the top sports brand in the world, and very pleased to have secured an important partner for our Nedbank Green Dream Team athletes.”

“With our athletes competing in as many distance road races this season, including the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon and ComradesMarathon our athletes need a kit that is lightweight and high in performance, and the new kit delivers on that.”

To download your order form click HERE.

To view the Mens kit click HERE.
To view the Ladies kit click HERE.

NB Please follow the instructions on the order form.

Time Trial Results - 2014-03-20

Time trials are run on Thursdays at 17h30 from the LVCC club house in Aurora Street. A 5km or 8km route is run through the quiet neighbourhood of Steiltes, Nelspruit. Time keepers and cold water are provided for.

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Please visit our page on Clubtrials for all Nedbank Running Club MPU - LVCC time trial results and statistics.
http://nedbanklvcc.clubtrials.com/trials/results

What's happening this weekend.

Friday 21 March

Club long run

Time: 06:00

Meeting point: Lowveld Country Club
Route: LVCC - Down Enos Nelsville to N4 - through town past Ilanga to Graniet str to Belladonna to Enos up to LVCC.
Distance: 20km
*No service vehicle, 4 service stations on the route so bring some money for a drink or two.

Saturday 22 March

Club long run
Time: 05:00
Meeting point: Virgin Active Gym
Route: Showgrounds - Sabie Rd - Bypass - N4 - back to gym 25km.
Distance: 25km
**Support vehicle TBC. Minimum of R5 donation for our driver please.

Halls parkrun

Time: 08:00

Meeting point: Halls Gateway
Route: Halls farm, out and back
Distance: 5km 
*For more info visit http://www.parkrun.co.za/halls/

Sunday 23 March

Trail run
Time: 06:00
Meeting point: Bohemian Groove Cafe parking
Route: Lookout point, Adam's Calendar, Florence Hill hut and back.
Distance: 28-30km
*Contact Toy on 0848162084 to confirm.

Bateleur Memorial Run Results

Results available to download:
10km
21km
The results will also be posted on www.raceresults.co.za in the next week or so.
Race pictures available at http://www.memories4uphotography.co.za/
Check out Bateleur Estate's facebook page for more pictures. 

Huge thank you to everyone who assisted to make our Bateleur Memorial Run the success it was on Saturday.  Special thanks to Urna at Country Farm Stall, Mozmas, BUCO Nelspruit, POWERADE & Coke, Farmpack, M.O.T.H.s, Alison at Tworedpens, Sportsman's Warehouse, Lowveld Favourites, Hi-tech and last but not least our main sponsor Bateleur Estate , their entire team and residents for making this event possible at their beautiful estate.

THANK YOU!

.

What's happening this weekend.

Saturday 15 March

Bateleur Estate Memorial Run

Time: 06:00

Starting point: Bateleur Estate, The Rest Road.

Organisers: Nedbank Running Club Mpumalanga - LVCC

Distance: 4km, 10km & 21km

Enquiries:

Contact : 0795097907 / lvccrun@gmail.com

Website: www.bateleurestate.co.za or 
http://nedbank-lvccrunning.blogspot.com/2014/03/upcoming-event-bateleur-estate-memorial.html

Sunday 16 March

Post race clean up run

Time: 06:00

Meeting point: LVCC

Route: LVCC to Bateleur route and back. The route will incorporate a portion of the race route and extra for mileage for those who want.

Distance: 15-20km

*No support vehicle available. Please bring own water, hydration packs etc. 

 There will be water at two points.

Time Trial Results - 2014-03-13

Time trials are run on Thursdays at 17h30 from the LVCC club house in Aurora Street. A 5km or 8km route is run through the quiet neighbourhood of Steiltes, Nelspruit. Time keepers and cold water are provided for.

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Please visit our page on Clubtrials for all Nedbank Running Club MPU - LVCC time trial results and statistics.
http://nedbanklvcc.clubtrials.com/trials/results

What's happening this weekend.

Saturday 8 March

Club long run

Time: 05:00

Meeting point: Virgin Active Gym
Route: Barberton road, Hermansburg, Kaapsehoop road back to gym.
Distance: 24km or more if you loop back at water stops.
*There will be a support vehicle available. Minimum of R5 donation for our driver please.

Halls parkrun

Time: 08:00

Meeting point: Halls Gateway
Route: Halls farm, out and back
Distance: 5km 
*For more info visit http://www.parkrun.co.za/halls/

Time Trial Results - 2014-03-06

Thank you to the club for the worsrolls and social after time trial and also the club members that were able to attend.

Please do not run two abreast, especially on Enoz Mabuza Drive where there is no shoulder and speeding traffic.

Please visit our page on Clubtrials for all Nedbank Running Club MPU - LVCC time trial results and statistics.
http://nedbanklvcc.clubtrials.com/trials/results

Running In Circles Newsletter - 2014/03

Chairman's Chat.

1.  Firstly apologies for this edition being, unavoidably, later than usual.

2. Congratulations to all those who participated in the PWC this weekend. No matter what distance you covered, no matter what time you took. Well done. It was nice to meet some new members and see some familiar faces too. Thanks to the committee for setting up the gazebo. 

3. We very proudly once again host the Comrades Road show next week 12th at the club. MLG will be delighted that Lyndsey Parry as Comrades Coach once again takes to the mike, assisted by Ian Laxton the voice of athletics SA and the entertaining and inspiration of radio personality Brad Brown. Come stand a chance of a trip to the Rome Marathon!

4. A reminder that Bateleur Memorial Race is on the 15th of March. A decision has been taken that no members will be able to run this race due to the fact we have not got enough volunteers. Remember the quicker you get your race volunteering of two races out the way the quicker you get to run two of our races! Please send you details to our email if you can help. lvccrun@gmail.com . We want to allocate marshal spots on the Friday. And there will be a list to volunteer also at time trial and the before the Saturday run.

5. Our monthly social is at TT tonight evening so join us for a run and a wors roll.

6. Thank you to all of you who made the effort to attend our AGM on the 6th. Much discussion ensued and highlighted the need for people who feel strongly about club matters to get involved. Bring solutions rather than problems and be forthcoming with issues as they arise,

7. The minutes of the AGM will be emailed to 2014 paid members.

8. We have to finalise our camping area for Loskop. We need to give forever resorts back space that is not taken by our members. Now that the entries are closed we shall be closing off our bookings too. SO please ensure Paul has your details by Wednesday next week. Please note the camping site booked is for members and their family only.

9. As predicted we had a surge of last minute membership pre PWC. We have taken on board some constructive comments and changed our blog format to have a comments section and membership link so it is even easier. If you do not add your details to ASA website even though you get your number, you will not be valid and therefore risk being disqualified at 2014 events so please do!

10. Kit (old stock clearance) and numbers not collected at time trial will be available for collection at the Mpumalanga Running Store (lower level of the Steiltes Shopping centre). THIS IS A COLLECTION POINT ONLY. There is no new kit until you order, pay and it arrives. Kit forms will be going out and the best possible sizing guide is to visit a Nike stockist and get your standard Nike size right.

11. As always please take time to stay in touch with what’s happening on the calendar on our blog.

See you on the road!

Steve

Captain's Corner.

The 1st of March was 91 days before Comrades and now the training starts to intensify. It’s not just for the Comrades runners but for all our runners aiming to improve their fitness and race times over the different distances at the races coming up.

As mentioned in last month’s RIC entries for Loskop Marathon & Wild Run closed on 28th February and there are no late entries at all. I would like to finalise the bookings for the club camping, if you and your family would like to camp with the club for the weekend (11th & 12th April) please send me your details to paul@fnorman.co.za by latest Wednesday 12th March

Planning ahead: The Comrades club long run will be held on Sunday 27th April (Monday 28th is a Public Holiday perfect for recovery ) The run will be approximately 50km with at least 3 support vehicles. I am looking for support vehicle volunteers, drivers & bakkies, please let me know if you can assist. The route & finer details will be in next month’s RIC.

I’m sure you will have noticed a change in the seasons, the mornings are a bit more fresh and its staying dark a little longer, please start wearing your reflective clothing & headlamps for your own safety, drivers on the road cannot see us in the dark so please be aware of oncoming traffic & be as visible as possible.

Good luck to those doing the Om Die Dam Ultra & 21km. Reminder that Longtom has been cancelled.

Have a magic March.

Paul

The Comrades Road Show is coming to Nelspruit!

Stand a chance of winning an all-expenses paid trip to the Rome Marathon by attending an educational, motivational and inspirational talk with advice that will not only take you to the start of the Comrades Marathon but see you through the finish line of the 2014 Comrades Marathon. The Official Comrades Coach and other guests will be on hand to answer all your Comrades Marathon related questions!

The all expenses paid trip is sponsored by New Balance, the official Technical Footwear and Apparel Partner to the Comrades Marathon. Terms and conditions apply!

This event is not limited to 2014 Comrades runners. If you have run this awesome race before or run it year after year, even if it’s a future goal or on your bucket list come and join Nedbank LVCC Running Club for this informative talk and get inspired!

· Wednesday 12th March 2014 @ 19H00.

· Lowveld Country Club, Aurora Drive, Steiltes, Nelspruit.

New Nike Kit announcement.

A decision has been taken to supplement fully paid 2014 members R100 off a vest/short combo (only) on the new kit. Order forms will be going out in the next week. Please note that deadlines to order will be tight and those who do not meet the deadline will have to pay their own courier costs if they want kit before what will become a quarterly club order.

Mens kit

Ladies kit

Training & Events Schedule.

Download the March Training & Events Schedule

Nedbank LVCC Running Club Mpumalanga

0796917196 / lvccrun@gmail.com

Fax: 0865659058 

http://nedbank-lvccrunning.blogspot.com/  

Upcoming Event - Bateleur Estate Memorial Run

Participate in this remembrance day honouring someone you have loved and lost. Bring a photo of your loved one for our remembrance wall. 

Download entry form here.

The Comrades Road show is coming to Nelspruit!

Stand a chance of winning an all-expenses paid trip to the Rome Marathon by attending an educational, motivational and inspirational talk with advice that will not only take you to the start of the Comrades Marathon but see you through the finish line of the 2014 Comrades Marathon. The Official Comrades Coach and other guests will be on hand to answer all your Comrades Marathon related questions!

The all expenses paid trip is sponsored by New Balance, the official Technical Footwear and Apparel Partner to the Comrades Marathon. Terms and conditions apply!

This event is not limited to 2014 Comrades runners. If you have run this awesome race before or run it year after year, even if it’s a future goal or on your bucket list come and join Nedbank LVCC Running Club for this informative talk and get inspired!

· Wednesday 12th March 2014 @ 19H00.
· Lowveld Country Club, Aurora Drive, Steiltes, Nelspruit