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”
Category: race report
African X Day 2 and final wrap up
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”
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”
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:”
Skyrun another report- The Gripmaster.com
Gripmaster Trails posted this cool report on the Skyrun. Ok it is in German but that is what Google Translate is for! Pretty cool site. Enjoy
Skyrun 2009: Trail Running Dream – Running in the Sky
Early morning start in the remote mountain village of Lady Grey. John Michael Tawse who started the Skyrun many years ago sets us of by blowing the… Read more “Skyrun 2009: Trail Running Dream – Running in the Sky”
Landmarks 21.1
“Every morning in Africa a Gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion… Read more “Landmarks 21.1”
Amatola- some thoughts
The race briefing only really made sense to those who knew the route already. I had no idea what friendly Dave was talking about. Then suddenly we… Read more “Amatola- some thoughts”
Inaugural Otter Trail Run
Relentless forward motion is all I could manage. One step at a time. Lift left leg, put down, lift right leg, put down….. My HR was at… Read more “Inaugural Otter Trail Run”
Baviaanskloof Trail Run
The problem with catching a lift in the back of a bakkie is that you only know what town you are going through once you have gone… Read more “Baviaanskloof Trail Run”
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