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WINGED MESSENGER

WINGED MESSENGER
RUNNING YOUR FIRST COMRADES MARATHON

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A guide specifically for those running their first Comrades Marathons.

However this must-have book will be of interest to all Comrades Marathon runners.

In this new book I use my old training diaries from 1976/1977 as a source of reference. I add modern insights and experience to guide runners in their quests to becoming "Winged Messengers".

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BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN LEADING BOOK STORES IN SOUTH AFRICA FROM MARCH 2021.

I am also happy to give running clubs Comrades Marathon presentations and I will bring copies of my book with me. Please contact me here

If you are interested in learning about how I trained for my first Comrades Marathon while leading a relatively normal life then this is the book for you.

"There is only one runner that has completely understood the totality of the demands that it takes to win the Comrades Marathon consistently for more than a decade. How he began to understand those demands is described uniquely in these pages."

— Tim Noakes

FORDYCE DIARIES

THE 1988 COMRADES MARATHON
CONQUERING THE UP

The must-have companion book to "Tackling a Down Run". Ideal for those who wish to run - or win - ultra-marathons.

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If you are at all interested in seeing how Bruce Fordyce, the King of Comrades trained to dominate the Comrades for so long - 9 wins, a record yet to be beaten as he writes - this second eBook in the Comrades Marathon Compendium is for you.

Gain in-depth knowledge on how to prepare for this gruelling ultra-marathon, even down to what kind of socks to wear. Plus, read the full training diary from the epic 1988 Comrades.

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CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS

General training advice 15
Specific training advice 30
Get your equipment right 33
The message in injuries and illness 39
Use caution. Be consistent. 42
Covering long distances 46
Improving speed 54
Improving leg strength 60
The essential pre-race taper 65
Fuel tank training 67
Putting it all together 85
1988. The perfect race. 87
The Daily Fordyce Diaries, 1988 94

FORDYCE DIARIES

FORDYCE DIARIES

THE 1986 COMRADES MARATHON
TACKLING A DOWN RUN

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Bruce worked with Chantal Carter-Jackson of CDS Nutrition and Exercise, to thoroughly update the exercise programme that helped take him to multiple winning form. Originally created by Tim Noakes, respected Sports Scientist, and Reg Park, former Mr Universe, it's a programme for all year round, not just before the ultra of your choice.

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CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS

Author’s Message 3
Foreword, by Professor Tim Noakes 5
Career Highlights 8
Building up to a down run 12
January 15
February 22
March 28
April 36
May 42
Exercising for Comrades 50
Exercises 55
Stretches 77
With thanks to Chantal Carter-Jackson 82

COMRADES MARATHON COMPENDIUM

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"These eBooks are not an update of my old book, but a compendium of two upgraded eBooks full of old wisdom. And some new ideas."

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COMRADES EVENTS

Join the Bruce Fordyce Comrades Route Tour on 7th June 2024! Tickets available here!
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THE FORDYCE DIARIES

THE 86 AND 88 COMRADES MARATHONS

CONQUERING THE UP AND TACKLING A DOWN RUN

The must-have books for everyone who wants to run - or win - ultra-marathons.

"My new eBooks are not an update of my old bestseller, but a new duo full of old wisdom. And some new ideas."

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