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Comrades: The survival guide
May 21st, 2008
It's the Comrades Marathon in Durban soon, in fact on the 15th of June. If this isn't already burned in your cortex chances are you're not competing or you're just tagging along because you're supporting someone brave. We've got a survival guide, just in case you get bored.
Mummies and dodos
The race starts at Durban's City Hall. If you’re still wandering what to do just after the runners set off you might consider checking its Natural Science Museum. The most interesting feature at this museum has to be South Africa's only ancient Egyptian mummy. Did you even think we had that? You can also check out the dodo skeleton at the museum. Ancient mummies, extinct birds…you don't have to be a Comrades widow.
Get fancy
The race route runs through Berea, once the most expensive part of Durbs. It's down to third now but that doesn't mean its chicken droppings. The buildings in Berea range in style from Victorian and Edwardian to art deco. This is also home to the fashionable, Florida road, eThekwini's Long Street. Find a fancy café and have a nice long breakfast and return to your runner friends all full and ready to scream loudly.
Be a mall rat
If you’re watching the race at the Westville area, you might just find yourself in malling paradise. One of Westville's biggest draw cards is the Pavilion. Go check it out for something nice to buy for the runner you're supporting. Or book them a well-deserved pampering session at one of the beauty shops.
Get high on nature
Cowies Hill will be the first challenging climb for your running mates. There are five so you'll be glad you're only there in your capacity as cheerleader.
The small suburb of Cowies Hill is loved for its plentiful trees and foliage. So take time out and enjoy the views so that you'll be relaxed enough to cheer to the maximum when your friend reaches the finishing line.
Educate yourself
According to the official Durban website the valleys of Inanda are seeped in more history per square centimetre than any other place in South Africa. The Comrades route also goes through here. Make sure you check out Phoenix Settlement, that's where Mahatma Ghandi initiated his famous passive resistance philosophy.
Be their eyes
By the time your running friend/lover/parent gets to Little Polly's they'll be relieved to realise that the end is not quite immediate but near enough.
However, do remind them to not confuse that the gentle Little Polly's with Polly Shortts. That strenuous bit is yet to come. The good news is after Polly Shortts the end is truly nigh.
Remember to take photos and tell us about your experience on your GoTravel24 blog.
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