Running Crazy ………. Fitswazi100

Run 100 km over 3 days.

When I mentioned this, people were convinced what they’ve always suspected. That I’d definitely lost my mind! Well either that, or there are some other ‘closet crazies’ out there!  I did not do this alone. There were many accomplices. Actually, 9 others who ran all three days and covered the entire 100 km.

The last three days have been such an awesome experience.  I’m still trying to find the words to express how I’m feeling. Keep posted for a detailed encounter of the three days. Till then this is my recollection:

• We had perfect running weather over the three days
• A super turnout of brave runners (averaging 15 runners per day)
• Ran 3 days of good routes with many rolling hills
• Had good conversations and lots of mingling, yes most of it whilst we ran
• Lots of refreshment stops
• I got to learn and practice some running tips and tricks
• Leg massage on Friday and Saturday after each run
• We all complained of sore and tired legs and body at some point
• We had a few good sprints and tempo’s on the runs
• We ran and ran and ran and ran…………

A big ‘Thank you’ to the support and back-up crew for your time and assistance.

I would like to congratulate and thank all the runners that took the Fitswazi100 challenge.  ‘Big Ups’ to:

• Mark
• Thandeka
• Mphile
• Kwesi
• Lungile
• Vusi (vvo)
• Banda
• Loncwala
• Jespah
• Nathalie
• Stanley
• Busi
• Bongani
• Xolani
• Artwell
• Lindiwe
• Sibiya
• Mxolisi
• Thobile
• Phetsile
• Sisusa
• Nkosingiphile
• Bahle

No matter your reason or motivation for running, whether you ran all three days, two days, or even one day, you are super awesome! For those training for Comrades 2014, this mileage has now been stored in your ‘tanks’ and you have taught your legs to run when they are tired.  From this experience, I hope you have learnt that you are able to do more than what your mind currently tells you, you have stepped out of your comfort zone, pushed past your limits and have gained a new confidence in yourself. Most importantly, I hope that you reaped the benefits of the run, enjoyed the run and the camaraderie.

Fitswazi 100

Run 100 km over 3 days.

If this sounds like crazy fun, read on.
Training for Comrades 2014, read on.
Training for another event, read on.
Just want to run, read on………

Yes it’s possible, you can run 100 km over 3 days.

When?
From Friday 21st March – Sunday 23rd March 2014.

• Friday – 46 km
• Saturday – 33 km
• Sunday – 21 km.

You can run one day, two days or all three days.

Still interested?
All runs will be on local routes around Manzini.
The runs will start and finish at the same point everyday – The Fitness Zone gym (Manzini)
Start time will be 4:30 am.

All you need to bring with you:

• filled water bottle (refills will be available at halfway for longer routes)
• your running legs and,
• your sense of adventure.

Game? See you there!