Enjoyed a walk down memory lane @lizelle my husband started 14 and completed 12 Comrades. Lot's of preparation needed prior to the run, not everything happens on the day.
Earlier years when we traveled down from Johannesburg (1st 2 years before moving to Durban). The run had about 4000 runners, so seconding was done by 2 of us women, driving, stopping getting water/food to the 6 men, not always running together.
11 hours was given to complete the run (12 hours now allowed) it was fun, tiring, rewarding, now I enjoy watching on TV thanks. Congratulations to your young friends for completing.
Many wonderful stories and history attached to this wonderful annual event.
WOW @joanstewart, very well done to your hubby, and you as well! I know it's hours of preparation, sure you used to trek along to all the qualifying races as well!
Our young friends are very new to this, but she did not want to follow them all the way, so we went to the bottom of Cowies Hill & watched them come through there!
It was so inspiring hearing about Jackie Mekler as well, an amazing man!
Would love to hear about your Comrades memories, sure you have quite some stories to tell!
Thanks for tour awesome support @joanstewart :)