The news you have all been waiting for: When I was on the mountain between Kasteels Poort and Corridor Ravine in very heavy mist and a strong… Read more “Black Diamond Comp results!”
Author: leorust
Trail runner and outdoor enthusiast. Inspiring others to explore their environment and pushing their limits.
The Alpinist Club Run
I parked my car in down town in that part of lower Loop Street where most squeaky clean trail runner types don’t venture. Between the strip clubs… Read more “The Alpinist Club Run”
UTMB update 2
As of this week I enter my second 4 week block of peak training for the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The event is 7 weeks away… Read more “UTMB update 2”
Black Diamond Comp announcement:
I am very fortunate to announce that Black Diamond has offered to sponsor a product every couple of months for my blog. Rather than pocketing the cash… Read more “Black Diamond Comp announcement:”
Lessons learnt about Compression Socks
I cannot open a single running, multi sport or triathlon magazine without seeing some “review” spewing the virtues of compression gear. With all this hype I would… Read more “Lessons learnt about Compression Socks”
Western States 100 2010
This last weekend was the 39th running of the oldest 100 miler in the US. The Western States started as a horse race after Wendell T. Robie… Read more “Western States 100 2010”
Nikwax and the art of jacket maintenance
The first winter rains are starting to fall here in the Cape and mornings are chilly. Out come windproof and waterproof breathable jackets to protect us from… Read more “Nikwax and the art of jacket maintenance”
Are You Ready? It is here!
Last night I looked down over the city bowl, Vuvuzelas were blaring everywhere. I was half way up Mowbray Ridge. I had started from the parking lot… Read more “Are You Ready? It is here!”
OFTC 2010
The gun went off and we sprinted down the beach. This year being the “up” run. Dion Quickly worked out that continuing along the beach was the… Read more “OFTC 2010”
Comrades 2010
As every year gets under way the hype around the big C increases. After Two Oceans it reaches ridiculous proportions. There are very few running conversations which… Read more “Comrades 2010”
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