Upcoming Event - Build it God's Window 21km, 10km & 5km

Date: 4 October 2014

Time: 07h00

Organisers: Legogote Villagers
Distance: 21.1; 10; 5;
Start: Graskop Caravan Park, Main Street, Graskop

Enquiries:
Amanda Wessels 0845836945 / legov@vodamail.co.za

Jurgen Halbich 0832900678

Entry Details:
Pre-entries are available. Entries are accepted at the start from 05h30. 

Grand Masters enjoy free entry.
Walkers are Welcome

Route Description:
Difficulty Rating: 4. Route Type: Out and back

This is a fairly tough route, but the scenery more than makes up for any discomfort. The opening stages of the race are run along the Graskop - Ohrigstad road where the going is relatively easy, and the running is pleasantly undulating. The route then turns right to God's Window and the real work begins. There is a seven kilometre climb to the top of the hill and, to be sure, this reduces many a seasoned runner to a walk.

But what goes up must come down and the downhill section of this race is welcome. Beware! It is as steep and as long as the hill you have just climbed and can be hard on a tired and shaky body. The scenery on this run is spectacular, and with some luck there will be some morning mist to cool you down.

Download your entry form here.

Race Report - God's Window Race

One of the most scenic races in the Lowveld, the Build It God's Window Race took place on the 5th of October and once again confirmed why I rate this race among my top three favourite races. It was my second race I ran when I started running five years ago and last Saturday I completed my 4th God's Window Race.

It is just one of those races that you should forget about your time/pace and just enjoy the magnificent scenery that is on offer. Last Saturday wasn't any different. The best weather you can ask for. To fully appreciate this race I would recommend the half marathon but a word of caution - don't pitch up unprepared. That appreciation comes at a price with hill upon hill and if that is not bad enough you have the altitude factor to contend with! It definitely played a role in my case or maybe I am simply not as fit as I thought I am.

However if you can overcome this monster hill and the "altitude sickness" you are rewarded with the most amazing scenery and hopefully you can even share and enjoy it with a club mate.

Running back is a breeze, literally! This is where you can just relax and allow gravity to "get you down". I thought it was excellent training for the upcoming Kaapsehoop Marathon.

Legogote Villagers did a fantastic job as always, especially considering that they are based in White River. I am a bit concerned about the lack of support from my fellow club members. Fortunately some excellent performances and podium finishes made up for our lack of participants to a certain extent.

Well done and thank you to all the Nedbank LVCC runners that participated and congratulations to our podium finishers.

I sincerely hope that next year we can attend in greater numbers.

Adriaan du Plessis  

 

Upcoming Event - Build It God's Window 21km, 10km & 5km

It's that time of the year again. God's Window's beauty awaits the brave runners willing to slog up the little hill on Saturday. Don't miss out! It is an absolute privilege to run such an awesome route.

Entry form available HERE