About Us

Three non-runners attempt to take on "the ultimate human race." Along the way we've also picked up a guest-blogger or three. We are:

Monica "The Munncey Marauder" Munn

As a panacea to her post-college existential crisis, distance running has become Monica's latest obsession. An avid fan of traveling, running, and all things insane, Monica thought Comrades sounded like the perfect adventure when Greg drunkenly suggested it last winter. But before making her way to Durban, Monica will be tackling the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC this fall along with countless other races across the country. Look for her training in the NYC urban jungle this year!

Running Ethos: Go big or go home

Sheryl "Dr Plodd" Smithies

South African born and bred has always looked upon the Comrades with an overwhelming sense of pity for the insanity of the runners which generally overruled a vague, transient guilt for watching from the comfort of my couch (or the sidelines of the race) drinking a g&t. Greg (the brother) was the one who put this ridiculous idea into her head and it was affirmed by Theresa (also an insane comrades wanna-be). Sheryl is known for being a slight hypochondriac who self-diagnoses and self-medicates and will push through the pain with the help of a good few myprodols.

Running Ethos: Drugs are Good!!!

Greg “Shin Splints” Smithies

A native South Africa, Greg has been on a cross-continental adventure for the last 7 years, living in Philadelphia, New York, and most recently San Francisco. Monica was the terrible influence that unleashed the running animal in him. Greg was the crazy-person who suggested running the comrades (he was drunk at the time, as per usual.) He is known for running too-far too-fast and hence constantly being out due to injury.

Running Ethos: There’s an app for that




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Guest Bloggers:

Kim "Kimpossible" Keller

Generally inclined towards sports that most would not consider "fun", Kim is following her initial post-xc foray into running through the Marine Corps 10K to its next logical step: the Marine Corps Marathon.  Despite those who might claim that asthma and distance running are slightly antithetical, with the help of her trusty inhaler, walk breaks, and a loan of excess enthusiasm from Monica, Kim will most definitely see you at the finish line.

Running Ethos: An inhaler in time saves nine