This profile (from the race website) looked hilly enough but actually the course turned out to be far flatter and faster than I imagined.900m of climbing over the… Read more “African X Day 2 and final wrap up”
Author: leorust
Trail runner and outdoor enthusiast. Inspiring others to explore their environment and pushing their limits.
Africa X Trail Run Day 1
After delays due to the heavy rains we were finally off at just after 12h00. The road was flat and the pace hot. I decided to just… Read more “Africa X Trail Run Day 1”
In Search of my Central Governor:
I was told it existed by the likes of Prof Tim Noakes and Ross Tucker who recon that something in our brain is the true limiter to… Read more “In Search of my Central Governor:”
CAPESTORM Helium gear feature:
Hailed by trail runners, adventure racers and general outdoor enthusiasts as one of their favourite pieces of clothing. CAPESTORM have just last month updated this fantastic little… Read more “CAPESTORM Helium gear feature:”
(Almost) The World’s best Socks:
There is something about socks that provides immense comfort. There is nothing better than putting on a nice warm, wooly pair and schlumpfing on the couch with… Read more “(Almost) The World’s best Socks:”
The Initiative
Check out this link of Samuel H. Gardner who is planning a back to back trek of the four longest trails in the US and all this… Read more “The Initiative”
In search of a Hill:
Apologies for this self-indulgent post. My mind is so pre-occupied with the Ultra du Mont Blanc that I think of it constantly. I am trying to find… Read more “In search of a Hill:”
UTMB prep 1
This is the first (of several I am sure) journals about my prep for the Ultra trail du Mont Blanc in August. Phase one of my training… Read more “UTMB prep 1”
Otter Trail Run prep:
I had an interesting conversation the other day about the Otter Trail Run so I thought it worthwhile to post some ideas and advice I would give… Read more “Otter Trail Run prep:”
Hardcore!
How do you spell hardcore? I hope this post inspires us all to get out this weekend- come rain, come shine or even a bit of South Easter… Read more “Hardcore!”
leo rust 