Comrades Marathon Information and Useful Tips
 The Comrades Marathon - a combination of physical prowess, endurance and determination mixed with sweat, blisters and tears of joy and pain. It’s no wonder that this historic 90 kilometre road race has garnered a reputation for being the world’s greatest ultra-marathon.
World War One veteran, Vic Clapham, was the man who envisaged the first Comrades Marathon. Through this gruelling test of stamina, Clapham hoped to commemorate fellow South-Africans who died at war. His vision was realised in 1921 when the first race was run. Today, the annual Comrades Marathon continues to cover the 90 kilometre distance between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, and it remains a firm favourite amongst thousands of South-African and international runners alike.
Comrades Marathon Route Direction
The direction of the Comrades Marathon rotates every year between the ‘up’ and ‘down’ run. The 2010 race on the 30th of May is set to be an ‘up’ run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, and entrants will have five major uphill battles as indicated by the route’s name. Runners and supporters are advised to make their logistical plans early in the year, as Comrades Marathon car hire and accommodation fills up very quickly over this period.
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Car Hire Over The Comrades Marathon
Car hire South Africa is the best way to get around Durban and Pietermaritzburg, offering you the opportunity to explore surrounding areas and the independence to get where you need to be. Although there are several car hire providers, Around About Cars is one of the only providers that has a 99% availability rate over this time.
Usefull Information and Training Tips
Leading up to the race, entrants are advised to attend the Comrades Marathon Experience expo at the Durban Exhibition Centre where useful Comrades Marathon information concerning running gear, nutritional supplements and injury treatment is offered on a vast scale. This is also the registration point for all participants, where you will be required to collect your race number and all related Comrades Marathon information.
For those who will be cheering along friends and loved ones on race day, you can use Comrades Marathon car hire to get to key lookout spots along the race route, which is also situated along the scenic Midlands Meander tourism area. There are very good sightseeing opportunities along the way, as well as an array of local merchants who sell their arts and crafts.
Training for Marathon competitions is no easy task, and serious athletes are well aware that an adequate training period should span over almost an entire year. It is essential that race entrants run regularly, at least six days a week initially aiming for 10-12 hours per week. Of course, it is also vitally important that there is time designated for recovery in your training programme, as this is when your muscles have time to repair and gain strength.
Possibly the most important among all Comrades Marathon training tips is the taper principle. The month leading up to the race should not be strenuous. In fact, this is the time when you will need to taper off, rest and make sure that you are strong for the big day.
"The 2010 Comrades Marathon marks the 85th Anniversary of this ultimate challenge in road running. Plan your trip to Durban and Pietermaritzburg, don’t forget your Comrades Marathon car hire in Durban and car hire in Pietermaritzburg, bring your supporters and keep training hard for the day of the big race.
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