"I'd rather be seen on my bicycle than on a park run" - Quote from the dark side

Monday 25 April 2011

2011 Easter 100 Done & Dusted


The Easter 100 is something of the past and my legs can feel I’ve done some hard running the last three days. 100km in three days on very tough routes with some major hills and downhills. I must say yesterday’s 19km went better than I expected and I finished feeling sore but strong. I was not tired at all yesterday. This is certainly a good sign.

I’m really excited to have completed this, but also, if you look at my sidebar on the right, the Comrades Marathon has crept into the spot as my next goal.

I leave you with a few photos from the 2011 Easter 100.











 Have a great week everyone!



36 comments:

Michael said...

Wow, that's pretty amazing - 100K...that's practically like 4 marathons right? You are awesome! Get some rest :) Beautiful pics.

Teamarcia said...

Congrats Johann you are a running machine! Wow Comrades up next? Very daunting (to me) but exciting I'm sure for you! What an adventure!

Jennifer said...

I can see from the photos there were some serious hills! You kicked it Johann, congrats. Now some good rest and you get in the final stretch for Comrades. How exciting is that!

Laura said...

Congrats Johann...you are amazing!

HappyTrails said...

Great job Johann - that is quite a weekend of running! Keep up the great training for Comrades and have an awesome week.

BabyWeightMyFatAss said...

always inspiring!! Great job!

Anne said...

Congrats Johann!! Of course you did it :) You ARE inspiration!

Big Daddy Diesel said...

Friend "What did you do for Easter"

You "Ran a 100k"

That is just awesome, congrats

Christi said...

What a great way to spend Easter!

Marlene said...

What an epic weekend of running! It's incredible that you finished up the final 19K yesterday without feeling tired - a true testament to your training! Congrats!

KovasP said...

Rundays are fundays - what a great motto!

Jill said...

Congrats on that amazing feat, Johann! Truly inspiring!

misszippy said...

What a great way to spend the weekend! Congrats to you for all that hard work. Comrades! So cool.

The Green Girl said...

Congratulations on completing the 100 challenging miles, Johann. I am so impressed.

Giorgio said...

100km in three days through hills and downhills! Great runnning weekend, Johann!
The T-shirt is really nice!

Pahla said...

What an amazing accomplishment - well done!

Mike said...

Awesome job...you're ready for Comrades!

Kate Geisen said...

Any time you can tell a hill's a hill in a picture, you know it's challenging. Way to power through. Glad you are feeling strong and not tired out. You're going to be so ready for Comrades, and I'm excited to get to follow you though it.

tahoegirl said...

Amazing!

Char said...

It must be about taper time. Well done on a big running weekend.

Abby @ Have Dental Floss, Will Travel said...

Ah! Comrades is so soon! Seriously, though, it seems like you're as prepared as you could possibly be. You've gotten to the race start - the rest is just gravy.

Abby @ Have Dental Floss, Will Travel said...

Ah! Comrades is so soon! Seriously, though, it seems like you're as prepared as you could possibly be. You've gotten to the race start - the rest is just gravy.

2 Slow 4 Boston said...

Pretty pics, but the hills looked, well, hilly. Make for a tougher 100k. Congrats.

ajh said...

Congrats on another great run/race! You must feel like you are really getting ready for Comrades.

Amy said...

Congratulations! I am getting excited to follow your Comrades journey! Sounds like you will be all set to complete it.

Bethany + Ryan said...

Congrats!!!!!!! Wow, Commrades is coming so fast!!! SOunds like you are beyond ready!

Toyin O. said...

These are really nice pictures, thanks for sharing:)

juanitagf said...

Awesome! I love reading about your running adventures!

Lindsay said...

congrats!!! love the pics as always. also like that quote - rundays are fundays! i may have to 'borrow' that :)

Jim ... 50after40 said...

Everytime I think I've done something by completing a marathon, I read one of your posts ... you are a MAN's MAN my friend! Wow, great job - unbelievable!

Unknown said...

What a great prep for Commrades! It sounds like your running is going well, thanks for the fun pictures!

Alyssa said...

SO AWESOME! Those pics are fantastic as always -- what a great holiday! Congrats!

COMRADES!! Can't wait for this one, and I'm not even running it. :)

Molly said...

Congratulations Johann! Whoo hoo over Comrades! : )

Emz said...

you
are
so
amazing.

simply imcredible.

I love this.

Easter 100. I must do that TM style next year. ;)

Black Knight said...

You are making great things. What a wonderful way to spend Easter holidays!
Beautiful landscapes for a race.
Have a good week end.

Christina said...

Having just run a marathon and struggled with the distance, I have a new respect and admiration for ultra runners. Great job!