Fueling Your Fitness with Lizette ❤
Looking for the best tips on fitness, running, cycling, and nutrition? Explore my blog for expert advice on fueling your workouts, optimizing your performance, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, or fitness enthusiast, I've got you covered with top-notch content to boost your training and elevate your health journey.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
On my easy days, I end up running too fast. How do I stop overdoing it?
Many runners think that if they go faster, they’ll get faster times, but that’s not the case.
Easy days prep the body to endure longer distances, like a half or full marathon, and increase cellular efficiency needed to metabolize fat for fuel.
These happen because of the time spent running, not speed. To pull back, set a total time target and don’t obsess over distance or splits.
Sunday, July 7, 2024
The Science of Mental Toughness: Because Running is 90% Mental, 10% Cursing
The Brain-Body Connection
The Power of Positive Thinking
Embracing the Suck
Mental toughness is what separates the runners from the non-runners.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Power of Exercise in Combatting Depression
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The Unspoken Rules of Race Day Etiquette: A Playful Guide to Dos and Don'ts
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Comrades Marathon Fever!
The Comrades Marathon is an annual ultramarathon run in South Africa. It is approximately 90 kilometres between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg. It is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon race.
Here are some key points about the Comrades Marathon:
- History: The Comrades Marathon was first run in 1921 and has been held yearly since, except during World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
- Direction: The race alternates direction each year, with the "up" run starting from Durban and the "down" run starting from Pietermaritzburg.
- Distance: The race distance varies slightly yearly but is approximately 90 kilometres. π±
- Entry requirements: To enter the Comrades Marathon, runners must have completed an official qualifying marathon in under 4 hours and 50 minutes.
- Cut-off points: Runners must reach specific cut-off points at allocated times to continue in the race.
- Entry fees: The entry fee for South African residents is R2,000, while international entrants pay R4,500.
- Charity: The Comrades Marathon has an official charity initiative, with six charities supported by the event.
- Spirit: The Comrades Marathon is known for its spirit of camaraderie, selflessness, dedication, perseverance, and ubuntu (humanity towards others).
- Popularity: The Comrades Marathon attracts thousands of runners worldwide and is considered one of the most prestigious ultramarathons globally.
The 9 Comrades Marathon Medals
The Vic Clapham Medal or Comrades Finishers:- You need to be a Comrades Novice and
- You need to complete two consecutive Comrades Marathons.
If you’re wondering how much training you actually need to do to run the Comrades Marathon, then this Comrades Marathon Training Mileage Guide will have all the answers you are looking for (Including the number of marathons and ultras you need to run in training)
Overall, the Comrades Marathon is a challenging and prestigious ultramarathon event that requires dedication and perseverance. It is also a celebration of the human spirit and a testament to the power of sport to bring people together.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The Hilarious Transformation of a Couch Potato into a Marathon Maven
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Benefits of Shakeout Runs: Get Moving, Feel Better!
Monday, April 29, 2024
Dear Treadmill
Friday, April 19, 2024
What are the differences between trail runners and road runners?
To Zwift or not to Zwift
Not too long ago, I logged into Strava and stumbled upon a striking comment beneath one of my recent rides: “It’s a stunning day outside. Wh...