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Want to run with a pace setter / bus? Here’s some advice for the Two Oceans Marathon (and Comrades)

Want to run with a pace setter / bus? Here’s some advice for the Two Oceans Marathon (and Comrades)

by Axel Rittershaus | 23 Mar 2015 | Marathon, Ultra Marathon

The Two Oceans Marathon organizers asked me to write a blog post regarding running in what in South Africa is called a “bus”. Other call it “pace setter”. The principle is the same: A girl or a guy has a balloon or a flag indicating her or his...
Race 2/2014 – Review Red Hill Marathon (18.01.2014)

Race 2/2014 – Review Red Hill Marathon (18.01.2014)

by Axel Rittershaus | 24 Jan 2014 | Marathon, Race Review

Last year, Red Hill Marathon was my qualifier for the Two Oceans Marathon. Luckily, I finished already 5 Two Oceans and don’t need to qualify for it any more. But to achieve a good seeding, a qualifying time is needed still. Having done Frankfurt Marathon in...
Race 2/2014 – Red Hill Marathon – First update – 18.01.2014

Race 2/2014 – Red Hill Marathon – First update – 18.01.2014

by Axel Rittershaus | 18 Jan 2014 | Marathon, Race Review

Finished my third Red Hill Marathon in my best time for that race 3h 48min. It’s quite a tough race, covering some 400 – 450 m elevation. I’ll post a review soon. …and here is the full Red Hill Marathon 2014...
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Since 2007:
Races: 50 marathon races (26x Ultra + 24 (42.2km) Marathon)
9x Comrades Ultra Marathon + 2 Virtual Half Comrades
12x Two Oceans Ultra Marathon
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25x Ultra distance training runs
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