Dear AAC Members
Yup, it’s a long weekend.yippee yay.an extra day to sleep in, do a long run, whatever..gotta love public holidays. Those of you going away, enjoy it! Those staying behind don’t despair coz there’s loads on offer both on and off the trails. We seem to be coming out of the winter slump of no races and the calendar is starting to get busy again. Don’t forget to enter the Gun Run and tell all your family and friends to do the same. Entries opened this week and remember to tune in to Kfm or visit our website at www.atlanticathletic.co.za http://www.atlanticathletic.co.za/ for all the latest info.
This weekend.
Saturday 7 August:
* WPA Cross Country League #8 is out at Youngsfield. Visit www.wpa.org.za http://www.wpa.org.za/ for more details.
* Sharon Fruit Swellendam Half Marathon, 10km and 5km:
Starting at the Swellendam Rugby Club in Church Street, this event offers a half marathon and a 5km fun run. It starts at 08h00 so gives you time to drive out there, but plan to spend the day out there exploring the area. It’s organised by the Langeberg Athletic Club who always put on a good event. Contact Willem Hough on 083-287 6952 or 028-514 1051 for more information.
Sunday 8 August:
* Cape Winter Trail Series #3:
Out in Bottelary Hills. This event offers a 14km and 7km trail run but no entries are taken on race day. Contact Cape Storm for more information.
Monday 9 August:
* Totalsports National Women’s Day Ladies Race 10km & 5km, Stellenbosch:
It’s that time of the year when thousands of women in both Stellenbosch and Johannesburg show solidarity and support on National Women’s Day by joining forces to take on the 2010 Totalsports Ladies Race!
DATE: Monday, 09 August 2010
VENUE: Plein Street, Stellenbosch (Western Cape)
DISTANCE: 5km fun walk & 10km run
TIME: 08h30
Entries have closed and no entries will be taken on the day.
Proceeds will go towards the JAG Foundation, an organisation focusing on education and sport development at grassroots. Athletes and spectators can look forward to a spirited performance by Idols Star, Jody Williams. According to Dezroy Poole, Race Director, participants can look forward to a fun filled event. “The beauty of Stellenbosch definitely adds to the splendour of the Totalsports Ladies Race. Nothing beats the atmosphere experienced on the day. Participants can expect a fast flat route, which means we’ll see some of our top runners trying to beat their personal best times. We trust that being part of this annual event will be a memorable occasion for all participants, runners and spectators a like,” says Poole.
* Women’s Day Challenge:
The Women’s Day Challenge will once again be held on National Women’s Day at the Bellville Velodrome on Monday 9 August. You can choose to either participate in the 5km or 10km event and you can run or walk either one. Enter online at www.entrytime.com http://www.entrytime.com/ or pick up an entry form from any Sportsmans Warehouse. To find out call 083-548 6443 or visit the website on www.womensdaychallenge.org.za http://www.womensdaychallenge.org.za/ . Closing date for entries is Sunday 1 August at midnight and no entries will be taken on the day. Both races start at 08h00.
TRAIL RUNS FOR THE WEEKEND:
Those of you mad things (present company included 
) doing Puffer can join Crags for Constantia Nek to the Waterfront. I am waiting on details to be confirmed as it was supposed to be on Sunday but bad weather is hitting Cape Town on Saturday evening so they might move it to Saturday morning instead. As soon as I know, I’ll send out a mail.
Other options.
LEG 2 OF TABLE MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE (there and back)
This is organised by Grant McPherson so please email him if you are interested in joining this trail run. Email:
Start: Car park at Constantia Nek for 07h30 start.
Route: Okay, we are running Leg 2 in reverse first and then coming back the same way. The run BACK is the way the race is actually run, so in order to get full value from this run, you need to be able to handle a 20km run. On the PLUS side, there are only a couple of little hills to negotiate, but there is nothing massive. It is a RELATIVELY flat run. So, Roger Ronnie, I heard your parting request last Saturday.
The Long Route will follow the upper forestry road over to Cecilia Forest and then up onto the contour path which we will follow all the way to the (second) stile which is just below the King’s Blockhouse and well above Rhodes Memorial. Then we will turn and run back the same way. B-O-R-I-N-G? Certainly not. The path and view is so different on the return trip that you can scarcely believe that you are running the same path. And the return trip just feels a bit easier (being net downhill). Distance is approx 21km and will take 3 to 3.5 hours.
The Short Route will have 2 options: Either turn at the split in the path just after Window Gorge and run back the same way OR, at that same split, drop down into Kirstenbosch and run back through the gardens to the Upper (Klaasens Road) Gate and then take the Lower Forestry Road through Cecilia and back to the Nek. We can decide on the day. Distance is approximately 11km and will take 1.5 to 2 hours.
The Walk: Again, I will need a Walk Leader to step forward between now and Friday. We can make a call Friday as to whether or not there will be a Walk Route offered.
Difficulty: This is a relatively easy run, especially the Short Route. The distance makes the Long Route a bit tougher.
Important Notes: Remember to bring some water (and energy snacks for the Long Route). Watch the weather forecast and dress appropriately and bring the right gear. Have that cold weather gear handy. Please complete the register at my car before starting out.
Upcoming events & general notices..
Race Against Time Series 10km (SA 10km Champs): This is taking place on Saturday 14 August and offers a 5km dash as well. It starts and finishes at the Dal Josaphat Stadium, Jan Van Riebeeck Drive, Paarl. If you are interested in taking part then enter before Sunday 8 August, as no entries will be taken on race day. Enter online at www.topevents.co.za http://www.topevents.co.za/ or pick up an entry form from Sportsmans Warehouse. Enquiries call 021-511 7130 or email entries@topevents.co.za.
Anyone running Cape Town Marathon?
If anyone is running Cape Town Marathon and interested in putting together a training group, David Rawraway is looking for people to do long runs run with on the weekend. Please contact him on 072 333 7930 or email him on zee007@live.co.za.
Race cancelled:
Please note that the Willowbridge 10km race on 4 September has been cancelled.
Lavender Festival – 24th September (see attached flyer)
Reutech Solutions John Korasie 30km Road Race:
This takes place on Sunday 15 August in Simon’s Town. It starts at the Simon’s Town Sports Grounds at 07h00 and entries will be taken on the day from 05h30 onwards. Cut off is 4 hours 30 minutes and entry fee is R50. Contact Des Frecthas on 082-446 9033 or 021-787 4082 or Willy Honeyman on 083-345 8507 or 021-787 4331 for more information.
Marathons & Multi-Events 2011:
Looking for something different then why not consider the Kilimanjaro Marathon on 27 February 2011 or the Victoria Falls Marathon on 29 August 2011. Visit www.kilimanjaromarathon.com http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/ or www.vicfallsmarathon.com http://www.vicfallsmarathon.com/ for more information and book through Wild Frontiers – contact 011-702 2035 or email reservations@wildfrontiers.com.
Quote for the week: “If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play it, it’s recreation, if you work at it, it’s golf!” Bob Hope
Ok I think that’s enough for now. Have a great weekend and see some of you on the mountain.
Cheers for now
Sue
Sue Ullyett
Tel: 021-671 0527
Cell: 083 305 4842
Fax: 0866846656
Email:
Dear AAC Members
Time Trial tonight:
Don’t forget that Modern Athlete’s Sean Falconer will be at our Time Trial tonight to take pics and chat to the AAC members that venture out. The article will be featured in the September issue of Modern Athlete. You can also pick up the latest issue of Modern Athlete from the Oceana Powerboat Club – they are delivered to us monthly and there for the members to take. They’re on the bar counter or ask the barman for one as they might have been put away.
25th PPC Cement Riebeeck Bergmarathon:
This event takes place on Saturday 31 July in the picturesque Riebeeck Valley, just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town. There’s a marathon (a qualifier for Comrades 2011), a half marathon, 10km and 5km run run/walk. It starts and finishes at the PPC Cement Plant in Riebeeck West but if you haven’t pre-entered then don’t make the trek out there, as they won’t be taking late entries. Don’t forget your ChampionChip either! Marathon starts at 07h30, half marathon at 08h00, 10km at 08h30 and 5km at 08h45. Contact Anneke on 082-495 3234. There is a group of AAC runners meeting at the Sea Point Pool to drive through together. They will leave at 6am.
McKenna & Scott Optometrists 10km Road Race & 5km Fun Run/Walk:
Organised by the Pinelands Athletic Club, this event takes place this Sunday 1 August from the Lower Oval in Pinelands, off Forest Drive. Enter on race day between 06h00 and 07h30. The 10km starts at 07h30 and the 5km starts at 07h35. Entry fee is R25 and R15 for juniors for the 10km and R10 for the 5km. Lots of lucky draw prizes and walkers welcome. Contact Hayley Smith on 082-774 0228 for more information.
Cross Country League 7:
The next Cross Country League event takes place this Saturday 31 July at Rocklands. Contact Andy James on 082-707 6040 or Western Province Athletics (www.wpa.org.za http://www.wpa.org.za/ ) for more information.
AAC Social:
Don’t forget the next Atlantic social on Thursday 5 August at the Oceana Powerboat Club from 7pm. We’ll have a sausage braai as well as a vegetarian option. Drinks for your own account. Emma is putting together a slideshow of AAC pictures for the evening so please send her digital images of races or events (past and present) so she can include them. Send your pictures and any questions regarding the social to emma.carpenter@quirk.biz .
AAC Website & Facebook:
Andrew Smit has been working hard to update the website and is busy working on a blog where members can post their comments and suggestions. We’ve also got a page on Facebook where we’re posting all the latest pics and happenings and are encouraging all members to join so they can put their pics and comments up there too. Visit www.atlanticathletic.co.za http://www.atlanticathletic.co.za/ for all the latest club info or search for Atlantic Athletic Club on Facebook.
Events to look out for:
Women’s Day Challenge:
The Women’s Day Challenge will once again be held on National Women’s Day at the Bellville Velodrome on Monday 9 August. You can choose to either participate in the 5km or 10km event and you can run or walk either one. Enter online at www.entrytime.com http://www.entrytime.com/ or pick up an entry form from any Sportsmans Warehouse. To find out call 083-548 6443 or visit the website on www.womensdaychallenge.org.za http://www.womensdaychallenge.org.za/ . Closing date for entries is Sunday 1 August at midnight and no entries will be taken on the day. Both races start at 08h00.
Satori Camel Run is back!
The Satori Camel run will take place on Sunday 5 September starting at 07h30. It’s billed as the 10 miler classic (16.1km) and has a mother of a hill in it but it’s a great day out in the heart of rural Noordhoek and a well-organised event. For more information contact 076-156 2619 or email info@camelrun.co.za. Enter online at www.camelrun.co.za http://www.camelrun.co.za/ .
Cape Town Marathon:
The Cape Town Marathon will wind its way through the streets of the Mother City again this spring. The race, which is organised by Western Province Athletics, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, takes place on Sunday 26 September. The marathon, with its fast and flat course, is appealing to both elite athletes in search of quick times and beginners who want to complete their first marathon. Starting at the same time as the marathon is a 10km race, which follows the last part of the marathon route. Just over an hour later, there is a 4,2km mini-marathon for junior athletes, which also takes place on the last part of the marathon route. Enter online at http://www.wpa.org.za/ www.wpa.org.za. Entries close on 6 September. Visit http://www.capetownmarathon.org.za www.capetownmarathon.org.za for more information or contact Sue Forge on 021-699 0615 or James Evans on 083-291 6963.
OUTsurance 94.5 Kfm Gun Run:
Our club’s biggest event, and one of the biggest in the Cape, takes place on Sunday 10 October. Enter online at www.topevents.co.za http://www.topevents.co.za/ and visit our website at www.atlanticathletic.co.za http://www.atlanticathletic.co.za/ for all the latest information. The sponsors have big plans for this year’s event so it’s going to be a goodie. Entry forms will be in sports stores from end of next week.
Landmarks Half Marathon and 6km Fun Run & School Challenge:
This takes place on Sunday 7 November (note the new date – a week earlier) from Western Province Cricket Club. The route is scenic but tough one through the Southern Suburbs and up to Rhodes Memorial. Enter online at www.topevents.co.za http://www.topevents.co.za/ . Entry forms will be in Sportsmans Warehouse from next week onwards.
MYSCHOOL MOVE FOR YOUR HEALTH DON LOCK MEMORIAL – 8km & 5km Fun Walk/Run – Sunday 22 August 2010
According to recent studies, almost a third of children globally are spending at least three hours a day watching TV or on computers. Most were found not to be getting enough exercise, in both rich and poor countries. Our South African situation is no different and the 2007 “Healthy Active Kids Report Card” found that our children’s most commonly reported leisure-time activity was cell phone use. 40% of them are getting little or no moderate to vigorous activity.
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA), Celtic Harriers, Woolworths, MySchool and Let’s Play, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, are trying to tackle this situation by spreading the World Health Organisation campaign message “Move for Your Health”. An event to promote this ongoing campaign will be held at the Claremont Primary in Cape Town on Sunday 22 August. Entitled the “MySchool Move for Your Health” Don Lock Memorial 8km and 5km Fun Walk/Run, participants OF ANY AGE are encouraged to participate. The 8km and 5km events start at 7h30 and 7h45 respectively. The 5km fun walk/run has been added specifically to encourage primary school children to participate but children under 9 years must have adult supervision.
Both adults and children are welcome and with the generous cut-off’s of 1 hour 40 minutes for the 8km and 1 hour 25 minutes for the 5km, social walkers are definitely accommodated. Visit www.ssisa.com for a six-week training programme for the 5km event or visit www.makingthedifference.co.za or www.myschool.co.za http://www.myschool.co.za/ . For further information, contact 021-659 5649 weekdays between 13h00 – 16h00 or e-mail move4health@ssisa.com.
As part of the Woolworths Making the Difference school programme, which teaches learners across the country the importance of regular exercise, Woolworths has injected R20 000 prize money into the event’s Schools’ Mass Participation Competition, where schools with the highest percentage of learners participating, as well as the school with the outright highest number of learners will be rewarded. This event provides the ideal chance for schools to get active, have fun and win great prizes. There will be individual prize money for licensed athletes in race positions in the 8km race only, but excellent lucky draw prizes for both events, including a generous sponsorship of thousands of rands of apparel up for grabs from New Balance and product vouchers from Sportsman’s Warehouse. The first 2 000 finishers will receive medals.
Issued by: Sports Science Institute, Health Promotions and Media Liaison
Contact: Kathleen Mc Quaide-Little, Tel: (021) 659 5600, email: kmcquaide@ssisa.com
Have a good weekend.
Sue
Dear AAC Members
Firstly, the committee would like to thank Grant for his ongoing support and for putting the weekly report together all these years. Going forward, this weekly email will be used to keep you informed of what runs are taking place on the weekend and anything else that needs to be communicated will also be included. Things like members looking for race entries or for lifts to races, upcoming socials etc. Please can you make sure you email the committee or me directly if there is anything you would like communicated to the members, as we would prefer to send out as few emails as possible.
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THE WEEKEND AHEAD:
CAMPS BAY RUN: Theres the usual group that meet outside Vida E Café in Camps Bay to start running at 7am. The group usually go out towards Suikerbossie, or shorter, and end off with a swim (weather permitting), coffee and a catch up at Vida.
HOUT BAY TRAIL CHALLENGE: This takes place on this Saturday (24/07) from Hout Bay Yacht Club and is a pre-race entries only. To all the AAC members taking part, we wish you all the best. The weathers looking like it might be kind so lets hope it stays that way.
ARCELORMITTAL SALDANHA HALF MARATHON: This popular half marathon takes place this Saturday (24/07) at the SAS Saldanha Military Grounds. Registration from 06:30 and the race starts at 08:00. Entry Fee: R45 (+ temp licence R25). Route is similar to the “old” Saldanha Half through the military nature reserve. Used to be a very popular run until it died a few years ago due to lack of a sponsor. Enquiries: Bossie Boshoff 083 462 4400. Directions: Take the R27 towards Veldrif +- 120km. Exit from R27 to R49. Turn left towards Saldanha. Follow the R49 until the 4-way crossing, turn left. Follow this road, pass the first robot and two 4-way stops until you reach the SAS Saldanha Military Base.
PUFFER TRAINING: A group of Puffer runners are doing Wagontrail to the V&A Waterfront on Sunday (25/07). This will take about 7 to 8 hours. The plan is to start running at Wagontrail at 7h15. The group will meet at the V&A Waterfront near the BMW Pavilion at 6h30 to drop off cars. If you are interested in joining them, please email Julia Curtis on Julia.Curtis@za.bp.com so they know how many are joining them.
SUNDAY TRAIL RUN: Marc Cohen will be taking a group up on to the mountain for about an hour on Sunday. Time and route to be decided. Contact Marc via email on marc@cohen.co.za if you are interested in joining them.
VOET OF THE WINE ROUTE: This event offers a 10km and 5km fun run from Zevenwacht Mall, Spar Entrance, Skilpaddam Road, Kuils River. Registration is from 05:30 onwards. Start 10km @ 07:30; Fun Run @ 07:45. Entrance fee: R25 & Fun Run R10. This is the first race organised by In Touch Athletic Club and they seem very enthusiastic so show them some support. Contact Priscilla Williams 021-887 3825, priscilla@radionet.co.za or Edwin Olivier 082 336 0546 for details.
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CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE:
The Cross Country League is in full swing and the 6th event takes place at the Swartklip Stadium in Khayelitsha (see attached map for directions) this Saturday 24 July. Contact Western Province Athletics for more information or Andy James on 082-707 6040 or email him on admin@disaps.wcape.school.za.
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HOW WE WON THE 2010 WORLD CUP & OTHER AMAZING STORIES
A presentation by Professor Wayne Derman at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands
The FIFA 2010 World Cup was arguably the largest and most successful event ever hosted by South Africa and probably touched the lives of all South Africans. Whilst watching this event, did you ever wonder:
* How the stage management of the tournament seemed so faultless?
* Was the security of the Cape Town Stadium ever at risk?
* Why this World Cup seemed different to all World Cups you have seen before?
* What happens behind the scenes before the players come out onto the pitch, and after the final whistle is blown?
* What happens when a player gets injured?
* What is the legacy that remains after FIFA has left our shores?
To be thoroughly entertained, have these questions answered and hear many other inside stories, join Professor Wayne Derman for a free talk at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Boundary Road, Newlands on Monday 2 August 2010. Derman was Cape Towns Venue Medical Officer for the FIFA 2010 World Cup. He has previously fulfilled the positions of Chief Medical Officer for the South African Team to the Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 Olympic Games, and the South African Paralympic Team to Beijing in 2008 and so comes with a wealth of experience.
Registration for the talk will start at 18h00 with the presentation starting promptly at 18h30. A cash bar will be available during registration. Seating is limited so book your seat by emailing Parveen Banderker at workshop@ssisa.com or for enquiries phone [021] 659 5649 between 13h00 and 16h00 (weekdays only).
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AAC SOCIAL:
Our next social evening is planned for Thursday 5 August at the Oceana Powerboat Club. Emma Carpenter will be sending out more information in the next week but put the date in your diary, wed love to see you there.
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AAC FEEDING STATION AT PUFFER:
Were back on the Puffer route and have secured the feeding station at the Cable Station in Tafelberg Road. We will be sending out further communications on what is planned for what is always a great day out. Puffer is on Saturday 21 August so if youre interested in helping out, make a note in your diary and keep an eye on your emails for further info.
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WEEK DAY RUNS:
The club has various runs during the week and a list of all these are on the website at www.atlanticathletic.co.za http://www.atlanticathletic.co.za/ .
Mark Wagenheim and Lindsay Evard have a pack run every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, meeting at the Sea Point Pool to start at 06h00 sharp. You are welcome to join them as they cater for various paces (not beginners though) but its best to get onto the email list as times and meeting places can change, depending on what the group is training for. Email Lindsay on Lindsay.Evard@chartinsurance.com.
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Quote of the week: People think you have to be going some place, when, in fact, the ride is plenty. Ann Patchett, American Writer.
Have a great weekend!
Sue Ullyett
Tel: 021-671 0527
Cell: 083 305 4842
Fax: 0866846656
Email: sullyett@mweb.co.za
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