Dear Participants
If you’ve been training (which I hope) for the Campus to Campus 10km and 5km race and you are getting a little pre-race anxiety, don’t stress, it is completely normal. Even experienced runners get nervous before their races.
Training for and completing either the 10 or 5 km race is a great accomplishment and is a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience. Apart from achieving your goal, there is a great spinoff benefit too such as improved health and fitness.
As the race organisers, we have secured the services of pacesetters to assist participants in achieving their times in the 10 km race.
These pacesetters will be clearly identified with flags and their names and times.
The names and times of the pacesetters are:
- Joe Faber – 50 minutes
- Emma Potts – 55 minutes
- James Nkosi – 60 minutes
- Xolani Duma – 65 minutes
- Mdu Ndimande – 70 minutes
- Thabani Khumalo – 80 minutes
- Tatum Donnelly – 90 minutes
- Mindlo Mdhluli – 1hr 45 minutes
Some Dos and Dont’s for the Race
DON’T run too hard and too far before the main race. It helps to rest your running muscles. If you feel like a loosening up run before race, keep it short and easy as you don’t want to be feeling tired and sore for the race.
DON’T worry about eating carbohydrates the night before the race as you only need carbohydrates if you’re running longer distances such as 21, 42 or 50 and over kms.
Eat what you would normally eat and not experiment on new meals.
DON’T go out too fast at the beginning of the race as the speed may feel good early but could cost you later towards the finish of the race. It is a mistake made even by the experienced and seasoned runners
DO use the water stops .The organisers have provided three water stations for the 10kms with the fourth water station at the finish point .There is one water station at the halfway point of the 5km race and the second water station at the finish point.
The people handing you the water are volunteers and will appreciate your thanks (if you have the energy).
Please don’t forget to use the bins provided for your water satchets.
DO remember to use a run/walk strategy to help give your muscles a rest. Some races have been won, by the runner using this strategy.
DO have fun and enjoy. The idea is to finish the race and ensure you enjoyed the experience and the excitement that goes with being part of this great event.
I hope my advice has helped you feel a little easy for the race. Remember, no matter your position, you are a winner by simply taking the challenge to participate in this great race. I salute you.
Finally, congratulations and soak up your accomplishment and DON’T stop training until we see you at our next race.
Best wishes
Tony Singarum
Race Organiser and Veteran Comrades Marathon runner