What I Learned Running My First Comrades Marathon: Top tips for first timers

Running your first Comrades Marathon can be daunting. I know because a week before this video was made I did just that. I don't think I've ever been so nervous before a race. But now I've crossed that finish line and successfully survived the Comrades ultra, I've got a few nuggets of wisdom to share that might just help you do the same. After all, the best person to offer advice on how to do something is the person who's only just done it. Hit play for the lessons I learned running South Africa's legendary ultra race and my fresh-take Comrades Marathon tips.
JUMP STRAIGHT IN:
0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Tip 1: Join North Beach parkrun
3:05 - Tip 2: How to handle the early start
3:50 - Tip 3: Don't chase sleep
4:30 - Tip 4: The toilet situation
4:45 - Tip 5: Beating the cold
5:13 - Tip 6: Racing the gun
5:36 - Tip 7: Staying hydrated
6:00 - Tip 8: How to fuel the race
6:37 - Tip 9: Don't get over excited
7:19 - Tip 10 - Forget about your watch
8:12 - Tip 11 - Run in the moment
8:46 - Tip 12 - Lap up the love
9:14 - Tip 13 - Crack the Comrades code
9:48 - Tip 14 - Choosing the right shoes
10:20 - Tip 15 - Show your colours
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