The Sani Pass is a gravel road and people are advised to only travel it with 4x4 or other off-road vehicles. The marathon literally runs up to the top of the pass and back down again, an uphill half marathon followed by a downhill half marathon. The start/finish is at the Underberg golf course.
I love these main goals. They give me purpose for the long term and helps with motivation when I’m not running other races. I’ll be doing other races still this year, about 10, but they will be part of my training for the main goals. That’s why I’ve added two countdown clocks to my sidebar...one for the next race and one for the next goal…all part of me psyching up myself.
So it’s training time! Saturday will be a short run with a LSD trail run of 28.5km (17.7 miles) on Sunday. I’m really looking forward to Sunday’s run on my favorite trails in my favorite nature reserve.
Have a lovely running weekend everyone!
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I love the pictures you posted. Have you done that marathon before? I do like to follow a training plan for a specific race. I don't mind brief interludes but overall like the focus.
sounds like a great race
OMG Johann that looks like one bad-a$$ race! I am not sure what is worse going up hill for so long or the downhill! Kudos to you going for it! Cheers!
Wow! That race looks amazing and challenging, to say the least. It's so great to have a goal (or three) to work toward!!
Holy cow--you are a beast to take that on! Can't wait to hear about it.
Hi Johann,
You are such a running stud for even attempting some of the really tough and challenging races that you have done! This race looks amazing with such stunning views to soak in along the way:)
I hope that you have a great running weekend too!
Love that second picture with that sinuous road leading up the mountain!
That looks like one seriously tough race. You're definitely a man who doesn't shy away from challenges.
Amazing race! It would be hard for me to concentrate on running I'd be just oohing and aahing left and right!
Johann, what plaent do you live on?
Holy cow. That race looks TOUGH!!! You are a strong, determined, brave, man. Good for you!!
What a beautiful landscape to run! You showed interesting running paths through a nice scenery!
I've read that Mont aux Sources Challenge is organized by a wildlife organization to raise funds for conservation projects. It's in support of a social sause.
You'll reach the top of the Amphitheatre :) Go with your goals and your training Johann, go!
Great pics, but it looks tough - very tough! Hope you have fun, and vasbyt.......looking forward to the race report.
those pictures look amazing!! what a beautiful place, but sure looks tough! good luck! Can't wait to see how you do!
Those are some fantastic looking and challenging courses. Hope I get to run in one of them someday! Good luck in both races!
That looks like a challenging and amazing course to run. Best of luck in your upcoming training!
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