{"id":14407,"date":"2017-12-11T19:12:28","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T17:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=14407"},"modified":"2017-12-11T19:12:28","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T17:12:28","slug":"africanx-training-runs-kick-off-this-festive-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/africanx-training-runs-kick-off-this-festive-season\/","title":{"rendered":"AfricanX training runs kick off this festive season"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cLet Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u201d
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In preparation for the 10th<\/sup> anniversary of the AfricanX Trailrun presented by ASICS, event organisers have announced that six training runs will be hosted between December 2017 and April 2018.<\/p>\n

Open to the public, the first training run will kick off in Stellenbosch on Saturday, 16 December 2017.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would like the 2018 AfricanX experience to be a memorable one,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cAdequate preparation can only enhance a runner\u2019s experience at an event.\u00a0 It is for this reason that we are extremely excited to host six training runs that will be under the guidance of two former AfricanX winners, Dawid Visser and Rohan Kennedy.\u00a0 The focus will specifically be on AfricanX event preparation and training.\u00a0 We\u2019d like to invite all runners to join us as we build up to what is guaranteed to be the best AfricanX Trailrun experience yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Visser, the first training run will focus on kick-starting the training ahead of the Festive Season madness.\u00a0 \u201cTo warm up the legs, the run will start off on a flat road before heading into the trails. Expect some steep trails and rocky terrain, but it will be good fun.\u00a0 The views in Stellenbosch are spectacular.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA fair fitness level is required, but there will be sufficient breaks between the climbs to recoup and get your breath back,\u201d continues Visser.\u00a0 \u201cThe training run will be a good indication of what still needs to be done to get fit for race day.\u00a0 My advice to AfricanX entrants is to start training with the equipment, clothing and supplements that they will use over race weekend.\u00a0 Experiment with nutrition on your runs.\u00a0 See what works best for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>AfricanX Training Run 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DATE:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday, 16 December 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TIME:<\/strong><\/td>\n07:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VENUE:<\/strong><\/td>\nRun from Coetzenburg Stadium \u2013 meet in the parking lot to the left of the stadium.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DISTANCE:<\/strong><\/td>\n10 \u2013 15km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COST:<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WHAT TO BRING:<\/strong><\/td>\nWear trail shoes, bring enough fluid (handheld or hydration packs) and pack energy gels and\/or bars.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Remaining Training Run Dates<\/u>:<\/p>\n