Down the deserted road into the wind coming from the sea. It bore not the smell of home but of damp. He ran, maybe a boy into… Read more “An Ode”
Author: leorust
Trail runner and outdoor enthusiast. Inspiring others to explore their environment and pushing their limits.
59 is not 60!
I gasp a couple of breaths trying to slow down my HR before the next rep. The clock poolside counts down. 57, 58, 59 and they are… Read more “59 is not 60!”
OTB Sport Pupkewitz Jetty Mile Swim Swakopmund
Before our trip to Namibia I researched things to do and this swim popped up on the radar. Perfect: Transport our wetsuits for over 3000km to swim… Read more “OTB Sport Pupkewitz Jetty Mile Swim Swakopmund”
Two Spitzkoppe Scrambles:
The Matterhorn of the Desert stands proud of the flat plain below, Visible for many kilometres in any direction. The best way to take in the surroundings… Read more “Two Spitzkoppe Scrambles:”
Urban Trail – Constantia Greenbelt – Table Mountain top trail run #7
This great loop does not wonder more than 50 m from houses at any point. Despite this it feels like you are in nature. The temps are… Read more “Urban Trail – Constantia Greenbelt – Table Mountain top trail run #7”
Africa Dreamz, Umhlanga Bed and Breakfast, try it.
Umhlanga sounds really exotic to me. And who can resist staying at a Bed and Breakfast called African Dreamz? I have had monkey’s running around outside giving… Read more “Africa Dreamz, Umhlanga Bed and Breakfast, try it.”
That Day – Viewfinder
I look at the cracked viewfinder. No display. He is insistent so I click away. Hoping his head and body are in better shape than the borrowed… Read more “That Day – Viewfinder”
Items of beauty – and desire
Beauty in simplicity. I first fell in love with an Opinel no 8 Carbon in 1991. Légion étrangère printed on the wood is now faded. No souvenir. Judging… Read more “Items of beauty – and desire”
Run Like a Girl
The first time I met Krissy she talked about running 100 mile trail races all around the world. She was in SA to run the first edition… Read more “Run Like a Girl”
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