2 Oceans Half or Full?

The 2 Oceans Marathon is often termed the most beautiful in the world. If you decide to run the 56km (which is 1 marathon + 14 km), you have the opportunity to see both the Indian and Atlantic Ocean. I have not reached that point of insanity and just ran the 21 km which was just as pretty although I saw neither ocean. Beautiful scenery none the less with a full moon, wine country just as the sun came out, and the mountains against a bright blue sky. Even though I felt a bit of pain on my foot at kilometer 5, I just slowed down a bit and tried to enjoy the run. I passed the 2 hour 30 minute pacesetter early on and was determined to not be overrun. I succeeded and ran the race in 2 hours 15 minutes! Very chuffed.

The B&B I stayed at prepared me a nice basket to energize me in the morning. I had brought my own PB sandwich just in case!

Constantia mountains and the full moon the evening before the run.

Me at the start (notice the 21km and 56km sign in the back). The water tent with 6 km left to go to the finish.


Me happy at the finish!