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Cancelled ... Comrades Shakeout Run Details 2024

Cancelled ... Comrades Shakeout Run Details 2024 - Ben Parkes Running

Benjamin Parkes |

Hello Everyone.

Sarah’s stress fracture diagnosis this morning was the final nail in the coffin for us getting to Comrades this year.. We are so sad not to be joining everyone this year, but will be cheering and following along from London. Run strong 🙌

Hoping to get the all clear to start jogging again tomorrow.. with physio Scott.  

It’s been a tough year injury wise for me.. so have taken some steps to get back to full health again.. I’m training with an S&C coach now to get stronger, as well as working with a nutritionist and most importantly working with a mentor for my running/training/racing.

Time to admit I can’t do everything myself.. life is unrecognisable now compared to when I ran 2:25 but deep down I know it’s possible to get back there.. So for the next few months there won’t be any races, any drama, just working with this new team to see what’s possible in the autumn. Plus I get to learn from experts in their field, get better and share that with everyone.. so lots of wins. 

Massively appreciate all the support you guys give us and hope to repay that with some positive, interesting and inspiring content. But for now I’m off to give Sarah a massive hug.. we’ll both be back stronger very soon! xx

 

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Here are all the details for the Comrades Shakeout run.  We are so excited to be heading back to Durban and both running the Up run for Comrades 2024.

Date: Saturday 8th June 2024
Meet Up Location: North Beach Parkrun
Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/p428s5MsNZfgArRd6
Parkrun Website: https://www.parkrun.co.za/northbeach/

Time: 08:00AM - (We will be there from 07:30AM)
Distance: 5k / 3 Miles
Pace: Run, walk, jog the parkrun at whatever speed you'd like to.  

Sarah and myself will be there from 07:30AM and will stay afterwards for as long as people want to chat!  If you are planning on running the parkrun then please make sure you are a registered park runner (it's free) and bring your barcode on the day.

Looking forward to meeting everyone in Durban!  Safe travels and all the best with your training and race!