West Coast Athletic Club

Coach's Tip

When you, as a runner, are standing on the start line of your goal event, feeling excited and eager to test how well your training has worked, it is imperative that you remember to relax and conserve energy.

All too often, runners become either overly excited at the prospect of pushing themselves or anxious about discovering how well they have prepared. Both of these emotional states tend to drain energy from where it is needed most and can prevent you from performing at your best.

Remain calm, stay relaxed, and allow yourself to simply go out and have fun. More often than not, this mindset allows you to run more comfortably and perform even better than expected.

ENJOY TESTING YOURSELF!

💧 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁!

Want to be part of one of the Western Cape's most iconic race weekends without running a single kilometre?

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Intercare Group 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆.

A great water table is about so much more than handing out cups. It's about creating energy, lifting spirits, and giving runners the boost they need to keep chasing their goals.

🎉 Bring the gees.
👏 Cheer every runner on.
💙 Make a real difference on race day.
🏃 Be part of an unforgettable event.

📩 Interested in hosting a water table? Get in touch with us today by emailing [email protected]

Together, we create more than a race. We create an unforgettable experience.

⛰️ THURSDAY HILL TRAINING SESSION 💪🏃‍♂️

Hills don't just make you stronger—they build the determination and confidence you'll need on race day.

Every step uphill is an investment in your future success. It may feel tough today, but the strength, endurance, and mental resilience you gain will carry you through every challenge ahead.

🔥 Embrace the climb.
💥 Trust the process.
🏅 Earn your finish.

See you at hill training—let's conquer every hill together!

StrongerEveryStep RaceReady

The Coaches Tip:

As runners we all need to experiment with the standard formulas that multitudes of athletes have used over the years to determine which formula set works best for our own unique circumstances. We cannot all achieve success on only slow easy distance running or by doing multiple speed repeats or by running hills uphill fast and hard or downhill fast and hard. It is only after trying various training strategies that we begin to find the formula and combination of what works best for each of us.

EXPERIMENT-HAVE FUN- IMPROVE

🌅It's Tuesday, Westies... you know what that means!

The pack assembles once again to take on our weekly Time Trials. 💪

Whether you're chasing a PB, getting the kilometres in, or just soaking up another spectacular sunset on the promenade, we've got a route for you.

🏃‍♂️ Choose your challenge:
• 5km
• 8km

📍 Big Bay Lifesaving Club
🕔 17:00 start

🔥 While you're here, stock up on your West Coast gear! Our legendary Kit Queen, GG, will have club kit available after the run.

And, as always... stick around afterward for some proper Westies gees. Great people, good laughs, and the best way to round off a Tuesday evening.

See you on the prom, Westies! 💙❤️

🎒𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗴, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿!

Want your brand to be part of the Intercare Group Blouberg Marathon 2026 experience?

We're looking for 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀! Sponsor the entire event or choose a specific race—5km, 10km, 21.1km or 42.2km. Your branding will appear on the official goodie bag alongside the Intercare Blouberg Marathon logo.

We're also looking for great products to include in our bags. If you have:
⚡ Energy gels or snacks
🔥 Deep heat samples
🛡️ Anti-chafe products
💙 Vaseline
🎁 Or any runner-friendly samples or merchandise

..we'd love to partner with you!

📩 Get in touch📧[email protected] and put your brand in front of thousands of runners at The Race. The View. The Vibe.

🌊 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲. 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. 🌊

The official Blouberg Marathon website has arrived! 🎉

🏃‍♀️ [www.bloubergmarathon.co.za](http://www.bloubergmarathon.co.za) is now your one-stop hub for everything you need to know about race weekend.

Here's what you'll find:
✅ Race information & FAQs
🗺️ Route maps (coming soon)
📸 Photos from previous events
🎽 Runner information
👏 Supporter information
📢 Event updates and much more!

We'll be adding new information regularly as race day gets closer, so be sure to bookmark the site and check back often to stay up to date.

Whether you're chasing a PB, taking on your first marathon, or coming along to support, you'll find everything you need in one place.

🌊 Visit us today: [www.bloubergmarathon.co.za](http://www.bloubergmarathon.co.za)

The Race. The View. The Vibe.

🙌𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬.

Every medal earned. Every water table. Every smile at the finish line. Every safe kilometre.

𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀.

The Intercare Group Blouberg Marathon is powered by people who believe in giving back, celebrating our running community, and creating an unforgettable race-day experience.

Whether you're a runner taking a break from racing, a family member cheering from the sidelines, part of a local club, or simply looking to make a difference, we'd love to have you on our volunteer team.

💙 Join an amazing community of volunteers.
🏃 Be part of one of the Western Cape's premier running events.
🙌 Help create an incredible experience for over 7,500 runners.
❤️ Make memories, make friends, and make a difference.

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱. 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿.

📲 Scan the QR code on the image or use the link below to add your name to our volunteer list.

🔗 [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445ADAB23A7F9C70-64206362-blouberg]

Together, we make it happen. Together, we make it unforgettable.

👕🧢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞!

Didn't grab your official Intercare Group Blouberg Marathon merch when you entered? There's still time!

Simply log in to your Entry Ninja profile and add your race extras in just a few clicks:

👕 Official Race T-Shirt
🧢 Official Race Cap
🚗 Parking Ticket

Don't miss out on taking home the official race gear and making race weekend even easier.

Log in, update your entry, and secure your merch today!

🔗 Update your entry here: https://www.entryninja.com/events/84000-intercare-blouberg-marathon

The race. The view. The vibe.