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The Comrades Marathon Is Almost Here

  Three Days Out: The Training Is Done There is a specific kind of quiet that settles over a runner in the final days before Comrades. The alarm still goes off early out of habit. The legs feel oddly restless. You find yourself checking your race number again even though you checked it yesterday. This is normal. This is the taper talking. If you are reading this with race day less than 72 hours away, there is one thing worth saying before anything else: you have already done the hard part. The kilometres are banked. The body has adapted. Whatever fitness you were going to build from months of early alarms and long Sunday runs - it is sitting in your legs right now, waiting for Sunday morning. Nothing you do this week will add to it. A hard session today will not sharpen you. A long run on Friday will not fill a gap you imagine is there. What it will do is cost you, and the bill comes due somewhere between the 60km mark and Polly Shortts. The temptation to do more is real. Runn...
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Meet Thahasello Belebesi, a social runner, storyteller, and advocate for living life at your own rhythm. As the voice behind “Runners Platform”, I blend my passion for an active lifestyle, healthy living, and mental well-being into a vibrant tapestry of inspiration and practical advice. With three Comrades Marathon medals proudly hanging on the wall - each earned through grit, grace, and countless kilometres - I’ve learned first-hand that life’s greatest victories aren’t just about crossing the finish line; they’re about embracing every step along the way. Through this blog, I invite you to lace up your shoes (literally or metaphorically) and join me on a journey towards balance, resilience, and joy. Whether it’s training tips, mindfulness practices, or reflections on pushing past limits, “Runners Platform” is here to remind you: progress isn’t measured by speed - it’s measured by heart.

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