WITH entries for the 2011 City2Surf opening next week, I am keen to help you enjoy the challenge that only this iconic Sydney event can provide.
The first thing to remember is that as it is the world's largest run, there will be thousands of people participating with you and, although there are a number of different start groups, it is important to realise that for most of the event you will be surrounded by others. I would suggest that you walk or run in similar environments before the day to get accustomed to this claustrophobic feeling, as it can be quite unnerving.
The course is one of the most spectacular in the world as you leave the city and wind your way around the harbour and then down to Bondi. And while I say down to Bondi, there are a significant number of ups in the run. I like to think of it as a human roller-coaster with the kilometre through Rose Bay the only real flat section of the course. It is also 14 kilometres in distance, which is a third of a marathon, so it is not just a walk around your local park.
