Comrades Marathon - one of my fave races EVER!
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Comrades Marathon is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon and runs along the roads for approx 90km (56 miles) between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg in South Africa alternating direction each year.
I ran it in 2023 where it was (thankfully) a "down run" and had the most amazing experience, I was truly blown away by it! It's such a special event and hopefully I've managed to capture some of its magic in this race vlog... better late than never i guess! :)
Strava from the run: / strava
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A new Sarah Place video. Fab.
Great video Sarah - it captures so much of the magic of Comrades. I spoke to you a couple of kilometres into the race and I ended up finishing in 9:53 so I must have been a couple of minutes behind you the whole way. Those buses like the 10 hour one can mess with your mind and your race plan at Comrades, because I think in many cases they run the first half a bit too quickly. I ended up passing them with about 6km to go.
South African here. Inspired to take part in this marathon one day. Two Oceans is the first on my bucket list. Great video and congratulations on finishing. 🎉
Oh Sarah, you made me cry. Thank you for taking us along. Greetings from 🇨🇭Karina ❤
Welcome back Sarah! 😊
Looks incredible. On the bucket list! Thanks for sharing your experience 👏🏻
You won't be sorry
Last ran Comrades in 2012 but remember every step of the race. There’s no other race like it. One of the hardest parts was watching the folks in the stadium fall just short of the 12 hour cut off as they closed down the finish line.
Oh I’m so glad you put this one out Sarah! Absolutely amazing run! 54 miles on the road is no mean feat! Smashed it 🎉 And thanks for making us laugh at the end 😂
That looks incredible!
Well done! ❤
Such a great video. I’ve been waiting for this one! Amazing effort. Thanks for visiting our amazing country.
And SHES'S BACK 😭😭😭
Finally a new Sarah vid. Always excellent Sarah. Well done 👍
nice to see you back Sarah! and congrats!
Great job Sarah! Enjoyed this so much, you inspire!
The elusive legend returns! Great video 😊
Hurrah! She’s back!
so glad to see you back!!!!❤
Wow Sarah have been waiting on this. Have done this race 3 times and the start line is an experience in its self. Looking forward now to see how Ben gets on in a few weeks.
Congratulations, Sarah!
Great vid! Please make more! 😊
Yippee!! Love that the videos are back Sarah!! Keep up the good work 😁
Well done, missed your video's❤️💪
Whoo hoo she's back ❤. I did say to you at the Expo that I know your channel is not coming back......Happy to be wrong. Btw lovely to meet you and Callie then.
Loved it !😊
Please dont leave us for 2 more years!! 😁 x
I was just shown this video by a friend. That is me going past you at 10:10 in the video. Last year was my 3rd comrades and will be back this year for my 4th.
How cool is that! 😅enjoy this year!
I swear you could upload the raw footage, and I'd watch!!!
What now?
Did you guys run it this year and how did it go??? Why the silence?
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Done 11 of those! Got my green number = 31166
Comrades is just the most euphoric thing ever!!!!!!!!!!!
Its the most accomplished I've ever felt completing anything I've done! It is thrilling and painful and joy and suffering and emotional and so fulfilling it is indescribable!
Hope you guys come back and bring friends....
Cool number.
I ran comrades last year for the first time and your video made me shed many tears because it brought back such good memories of my run! The support along the route is second to none and crossing that finish line is tear inducing indeed 😅🥲
the support was crazy wasn't it!! couldn't help but sob at the finish line!
Fabulous video ❤ and please make more 😊
I totally agree, as I wipe the tears rolling down my cheeks!🥲 I ran my first last year, what an incredible experience. One month until the up!💪
Awesome video, Sarah. Well worth waiting for. I know you're busy with Ben's channel, but your videos are always good. Looking forward to the next one 👍
Heyyyyyy you were in South Africa!!! 😁😁😁
I ran my first Comrades Marathon last year as well... My life goal is to get a Green Number (run 10 races). Thank you for showing the world our beautiful race.
So glad you’re posting again!
We have missed that smile
Lets go champ
I have heard about this race from running friends from South Africa many years ago. They were instrumental in introducing to running some 40 years ago. It was exciting for me to see the course on race day with your terrific video. Thank you so much and congratulations.
Congratulations Sarah. I never wanted to do this race and now I REALLY want to do it!!! This is SO frigging EPIC❤
if you can make it happen then i would a million out of ten recommend doing it!!!
@@SarahPlace I had heard about Comrades but this was the first video I watched. I was teary eyed at the end.
Been waiting almost a year for this! I have done 3 of them and I really want to get back next year for another down run
I also cried after finishing, it was amazing experience, I forgot my all injuries
One of the greatest accomplishments of my life! It’s a journey that creates character!!! Truly Humbling and Honest!
LOVELY to see you sarah, please come back again soon, it's totally your fault i 'm training for my first ultra so I need lots more tips tricks and smiley Sarah to inspire me and get me through x
So lovely to see Sarah. My mum is South African and I went to uni there. My grandparents lived in Durban (and Hillcrest b4 that which is a place you’ll have run through) and I spent many happy holidays there as a child.
Doing the Comrades is number 1 on my bucket list. The cost of getting there, hitting somewhere to stay etc does scare me. The huge crowd at the start makes my anxiety slide upwards.
But nevertheless, this is the one I want to do above all others.
Well done on a brilliant race (and time!!!) and I hope it goes well for you both next month 😊
OMG! Was in tears at that finish line...You captured the course highlights so well! I'll be back for number 7 this year. C U then! :)
Ah man. I love the enthusiasm and how invested you international guys are in Comrades. I ran this last year (23) as my down run, 6 years after my up finish.
I really hope you are back on Sunday for your up run and back to back medal.
Incredible race! More videos from this channel please! These race vlogs are cracking.
Great video, and a cracking result - well done Sarah!
Please don't leave it years until the next one... 🙂
Congratulations Sarah. I ran in 2017, and it remains one of the best experiences I've had.
Feels rubbish. Kills it :)
I have never been so happy to see a video come up on RUclips. You’re my favourite runfluencer!!!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
You're back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to watch this one! Also, I've been wearing your new Road/Trail/Mountains hat and get compliments on it everytime!
Great video, thanks for sharing! I think I would be crying all the way, seems like a really moving race. Hope you have a great time this year!
Love this! Comrades is such a magical experience and I'm so glad it delivered for you 🤩 I brought my GoPro with me in 2022 and still enjoy reliving it! ruclips.net/video/xUQepnklojk/видео.html
Great video, Sarah! Good luck to you and Ben for Comrades this year! (Please make more content, it’s awesome!). ☺️
Amazing achievement Sarah.
I'm not sure i should have found it so humorous that The Last Post was played at the 12 hour cut off though!
You are back, missed your channel 🙌
Well done. You smashed your A, goal of sub 10.
Did you pay for a place on the wall? We will also see your UTMB video?
She’s back! ❤
Sarah, your videos are so entertaining and simply great, I do not hope there will be another hiatus of two years :-) Maybe a video once a year?
An amazing video, your advice, please.... hints and tips for ultra running. I am doing the spine summer sprint 46 miles max cut off is 18 hours. What would you recommend??
Congratulations Sarah. 🎉
Nice to see you back - look forward to your next video in 2025 😂. Good luck to you and Ben for 2024 👊🏻
Hi Sarah, did you run comrades 2024? Hoping you got your back to back medal?
I'm going for my back-to-back in a few days' time (phew). See you on the road may you have an awesome run!
Such a great video, Sarah! The atmosphere and support looks amazing. I'd be interested to know what the temperature was at the start and at the hottest point.
Just for info, Green Man Ultra around Bristol has pacers called timelords
Massive congratulations Sarah! I shed some tears with you at the end, what an atmosphere oh my goodness. You are incredible. See you next year 😃
Great video Sarah! I'm guessing this year when you both do it is the tougher version of mostly uphill?! - looking forward to that video!
Very cool event. Thanks for bringing us along. Don't be a stranger. We love the content and the positivity you bring to the world!
How did youtube sneak this one past me for so long I even hit the bell and everything. Worth a few days extra wait anyway!
THERE SHE IS! Great vid as always!!
*searches when comrades 2025 entries open*
What an amazing experience, you smashed the time! Gives me motivation to run more
Hi Sarah , thanks for sharing....this year will be my first, which shoe must i use guys and are there any race tips .
Yes!! So pleased to see you posting again. Congratulations. Great video. You’re an inspiration ❤
Congratulations! What an awesome race 🤩 and Welcome back! Really enjoy your videos … don’t stay away so long!
Phenomenal performance, vlogg and event-Im SOLD! Thanks for sharing, it was well worth the wait.
awesome! I got kinda teary at the end for you! I can't wait to run this! wonder if there's an age limit...
Well done Sarah! Great time!! Will you be running the UP run this year?
threw my hat in the ring for 2025. Let's see what happens.
Would love to do in 2026, as it looks incredibly cool. Thank you.
Sarah did you run last weekend? I believe Ben was injured again!
That video was worth the long wait Sarah. And I see I’m not alone in thinking so ❤
You finished about 7mins ahead of me. Comrades marathon is totally indescribable. You have to be a part of it to understand. Tearfuk as I type.
You make such brilliant, joyful films Sarah! Thank you!
Nice lift for me - returning to running after a few years off and Sarah is back too to motivate me 😂
If 4h40m at mid race, how could the 10h00m bus be ahead of you?
I am a bit confused - this was posted a month ago, but this years was an up run?
Brilliant to see you back on the tube. You are an excellent presenter and your videos are always interesting.
Please give yourself time to maybe do a video once a month.
Well done at Comrades an excellent result.
Well done after doing marathons and Ironman triathlons for 30 years this is my favourite race ever the support and atmosphere is outstanding. I was 1 hour behind you . Not bad for a 64 year old I suppose
Waving the camera right front of the runner's noses must be annoying.
Welldone Sarah. Goodluck next week. 😊😊
Remenber with a back to back you actually get two medals at the end.
Was just wondering what i could watch for a bit of a pre run motivation and out of nowhere you uploaded again, perfect timing :D
And looks like a wonderful race to run, although nothing id ever consider doing :D
Thank you a lot 😊… please cm to Victoria fall marathon
Come and run the Two Oceans 56k
great video! welcome back!(?)
Love your tshirt that you’re wearing at the end of the video!!
nice video, thanks
Love you marry me.......love you love you sooooooooo much
haha Ben has to go the other way round then, so uphill?
The ultimate human race . Must be done
I was there , still I get goosebumps
Great video. Hope see you on this years up run