12 Jun '16: ATC Comrades Results & Survey

Published by ATC Multisport on Mon, 13 Jun 2016

Below are the results of ATC Members at the Comrades Ultra Marathon, down-run, held from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on 29 May 2016.  Further down are feedback from runners who took our on-line survey.  Scroll down to have a look at what they had to say.

Results

Race #
Name
Category
Time
Pos Gender
Pos Cat
37101
Marilyn Fischer
FOPEN
07:45:37
36
24
14894
Brendon Leask
MOPEN
07:55:18
944
587
15751
Guido Tagge
M40
08:03:24
1060
349
24262
Victoria Reuvers
FOPEN
08:30:27
100
64
16437
Juliet Evans
FOPEN
08:40:59
129
80
22565
Juan Wolmarans
MOPEN
08:52:28
2288
1253
58586
Juan Carstens
MOPEN
09:18:08
3027
1590
29431
Justin Parker
MOPEN
09:36:44
3587
1842
28002
Willem Vorster
MOPEN
09:43:25
3819
1941
23615
Caitlin Wolstenholme
FOPEN
10:18:01
794
389
58974
Willem Le Roux
MOPEN
10:25:13
5515
2574
10717
Chris Nuttall
MOPEN
10:25:36
5526
2580
26852
James Dillon
MOPEN
10:40:38
6271
2882
27611
Carlo Botha
MOPEN
10:45:14
6525
2995
20971
Hudson Chevallier
MOPEN
10:51:47
7073
3224
55287
Fahmy Galant
M50
10:52:10
7153
1004
30283
Michelle Koblischke
FOPEN
10:56:08
1478
687
29831
Yaseen Cariem
MOPEN
11:15:59
8243
3646
46497
Collin Allin
MOPEN
11:20:15
8419
3705
33326
Sascha Breuss
MOPEN
11:28:11
8883
3874
10721
Paul Grater
MOPEN
11:28:54
8920
3893
19092
James Faulds
M40
11:37:46
9381
3595
10740
Garrick Jones
MOPEN
11:46:40
10023
4307
27609
Russell Govender
MOPEN
11:50:38
10425
4458
20966
Shane Hattingh
M40
11:53:30
10870
4133
17924
Edward Ronald Lomas
MOPEN
11:53:37
10884
4624
 

On-Line Survey

 

 

Name:

Marilyn Fischer

Michelle Koblischke
Finish Time: 07:45:30 10:56:08
PB? First Fastest
Are you satisfied with your race? yes yup
Which was the toughest section? The last 5 Km Inchanga to Bothas.  45 - 62km.  You're still going uphill on the 'downrun!'  
Did you want to give up at any stage and, if so, where? Never :) Nope.  Giving up was not an option.  One foot in front of the other was a step towad the finish line. But there were definately a few stretches of footprints in the tarmac where I was being carried.  
Suppose you had to push a wheel chair, with a fully grown person, for at least half the route (like James Chevallier and Brett Glen did for the The Chaeli Campaign), how much longer would the race have taken you / how would it have changed your race? Definitely more challenging.  Maybe 2.5 more hours.  Not sure how my body would feel though.  I have no doubt that is super tough on body and mind. These guys are amazing and embody what the spirit of Comrades is all about.  I would imagine doing it for someone or something else gives you a strength you never knew you had.  I cannot even imagine how much longer it would have taken and how I would have changed my race as its a completely different running style and strategy.  All I can say is hats off to these heros.  You're awesome.  I am humbled.
Arrange in order of Most strained to Least strained: Head Legs Legs
Heart Head Lungs
Lungs Heart Heart
Legs Lungs Head
Which do you think is tougher, Comrades or Ironman (Full)? Comrades Don't know
What do you think of the medal? It's not about the medal. Love it!
Will you do it again? Yes! Give me another week or so, then I'll tell you.
What's Next? Enjoying the break. Getting ready for another event.
Any other comments or tell us your full story: Loved the atmosphere all round.  The spirit of the runners and support really carried me through and lifted me up near the end when body started to get tired and I wanted the end to come in the last 5 km.  I really enjoyed the Comrades Marathon.  It was harder on my body than a Full Ironman, but only because I hadn't done enough run specific training leading up to it.  I definitely do believe though, that the cycling milage and cross training between road and mountain bike and running strengthened all my muscles, kept me injury free and gave me the flexibility and durability in my muscles not to cramp during the race and finish relatively strong.  I'll go back in 2 or 4 years to aim for silver and top 20 women, now that I know what to expect and how I much further and harder I can push myself from the start!  Would recommend adding this challenge to all atheletes 'bucket lists'! Comrades is an absolute privilege to run.  The traditions, the rich history, the tangible spirit from beginning to end.  If you have ever considered doing this race, do it.  Commit when those entries come out in September and start training for one of your life's top memories.

 

Name:

Victoria Reuvers

Guido Tagge
Finish Time: 08:30:00 08:03:24
PB? Fastest Another one in the bag
Are you satisfied with your race? Stoked!  Yes
Which was the toughest section? 30-40 Km - Through the dead zone when everything starts to hurt and you know you are not even half way.  82 - 87 Km on a boring highway with gradual climb.
Did you want to give up at any stage and, if so, where? Never!  No
Suppose you had to push a wheel chair, with a fully grown person, for at least half the route (like James Chevallier and Brett Glen did for the The Chaeli Campaign), how much longer would the race have taken you / how would it have changed your race? 3 hours but the support from the crowds must be amazing.  I got so much extra support just for being a girl.  
Arrange in order of Most strained to Least strained: Head Legs  
Heart Lungs  
Lungs Heart  
Legs Head  
Which do you think is tougher, Comrades or Ironman (Full)? Comrades Don't know
What do you think of the medal? Love it!  
Will you do it again? Yes! Yes!
What's Next? Post Event Depression. Enjoying the break.
Any other comments or tell us your full story: LOVE Comrades! One of the best days of my year!
Worst supporter comment at 30 Km in:  "wow guys you are so far from the finish and all the hills are still coming"  Thanks buddy! :-)		 Race went well, given the little training I managed to still fit in.  No major pain or blisters. Smooth race at a more or less consistent pace.
Started in seeding C, which meant it took a couple of minutes to reach the starting line. 
Definitely going to run it again. Would love to catch silver next time provided I get more training in. (My first run was in 2011 (up-run), which I finished in 8:03:24)

 

Name:

Russell Govender

Juan Wolmarans 

James Dillon
Finish Time: 11:50:38 08:52:28 10:40:30
PB? First Fastest First
Are you satisfied with your race? Yes Yes Not entirely
Which was the toughest section? 40-70 Km The last 15 Km 50 - 80 Km
Did you want to give up at any stage and, if so, where? No No way! No
Suppose you had to push a wheel chair, with a fully grown person, for at least half the route (like James Chevallier and Brett Glen did for the The Chaeli Campaign), how much longer would the race have taken you / how would it have changed your race? Would never have finished. Would have added atleast 2 hours. i would have walked a lot more on the up hills. Much longer.
Arrange in order of Most strained to Least strained: Head Legs Legs Legs
Heart Head Head Head
Lungs Heart Heart Lungs
Legs Lungs Lungs Heart
Which do you think is tougher, Comrades or Ironman (Full)? Comrades Don't know Don't know
What do you think of the medal? Love it! It's not about the medal It's not about the medal
Will you do it again? Yes! Yes! Give me another week or so, then I'll tell you.
What's Next? Post Event Depression. Getting ready for another event. Getting ready for another event.
Any other comments or tell us your full story:   Comrades was about understanding my ability, setting an achievable goal and nailing it.  Sub-9 done.  Back to back!  

 

Name:

Collin Allin

Fahmy Galant

Willem Vorster
Finish Time: 11:20:15 10:52:03 09:43:45
PB? Slowest Slowest Another one in the bag
Are you satisfied with your race? Was for fun with mate Yes I aimed for a faster time, but it was not to be.
Which was the toughest section? None, ran easy with a mate. 35 to 60 Km The whole race was tough. The downhills were tough on the legs.
Did you want to give up at any stage and, if so, where? Nope Drummond From 40 Kms in I wanted to give up, but that is due to a lack of sufficient training.
Suppose you had to push a wheel chair, with a fully grown person, for at least half the route (like James Chevallier and Brett Glen did for the The Chaeli Campaign), how much longer would the race have taken you / how would it have changed your race? Probably around the same time as  I wasn't running hard. Not sure. I am not sure.  That must have been tough!
Arrange in order of Most strained to Least strained: Head Legs Head Legs
Heart Head Legs Lungs
Lungs Heart Heart Head
Legs Lungs Lungs Heart
Which do you think is tougher, Comrades or Ironman (Full)? Comrades Comrades Don't know
What do you think of the medal? It's not about the medal It's not about the medal Just another one in the box.
Will you do it again? Yes! No! Give me another week or so, then I'll tell you.
What's Next? Enjoying the break. Enjoying the break. Enjoying the break.
Any other comments or tell us your full story:   Three is enough! A nice event and vibe to be part of!