2014 Comrades Marathon Countdown Pt 5

Comrades profile - is it really that tough??

We all get quite scared when looking at the Comrades route profile. The standard route profile, as published on any website, looks like this:

I'm sure you are familiar with it. And yes, it looks quite daunting. Big rising hills, punishing down hills, and a long long way.


But it could look a lot worse:

Or, a lot easier:

It really is all just in the mind.

Remember, this is the same route that has been completed by runners (and vehicles) since 1921. It can be conquered. And you are destined to do it!

Stay focused, stay healthy and start taking it easy. You need to be in good shape on 1 June 2014.

Cheers,

Andrew

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