Why do runners run? Why do they enter a half marathon, a marathon, and who in their right mind would enter an ULTRAmarathon? Why would anyone want to run 89.17km on a road? Surely there are easier ways to get from one city to the next – bicycle, bus, car? Yet every year thousands of athletes from around the world line the streets of South Africa to compete in the 89.17km Comrades marathon, known as “the ultimate human race”.
Wollongong runner Michelle M. recently completed the 2009 Comrades Marathon in South Africa. This is an account of her 2009 Comrades Marathon journey.
The Sun-Herald City2Surf is back again on Sunday, August 9. Join in all the fun of this fantastic community event.
Whether you walk, jog or run, start training and get excited about participating in this iconic 14km race from Hyde Park, up Heartbreak Hill and on to the spectacular finish at Bondi Beach.
With the North Face 100 challenge coming up, a fellow runner in Wollongong, Neil H., decided to do a 50km night run to see if he is ready for the challenge. This is the account of his run:
Entries are open once again for the annual Blackmores Sydney Running Festival which will take place on Sunday 20 September 2009. Lace up the shoes for your once a year chance to run, hop, skip or walk over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, car free, on your journey to the Sydney Opera House.