For me it is filling in the blank spaces on my map. It started when I looked at blank rock faces. The first being Right Face. The obvious line that splits the cliffs on Table Mountain to the right of Platteklip Gorge. Then came the huge bowl the Klein Winterhoek which Ocean’s of Fear piercesContinue reading “What motivates you? Some thoughts, maybe not the most coherent string but my thoughts in the mix none the less”
Category Archives: race
The Moment
It is crystal clear. Now is the time, now is the moment. It is either make or break. Right here and right now. Sounds pretty melodramatic now but at the time I was all consumed in the present. I still remember it as strongly as if it was only a second ago. Lost World IContinue reading “The Moment”
Friday Inspiration – Geoff Roes on Western States 2010 win
It sounds like there is going to be an equally big show down this year. Who is going to take top honours this year? Watching this clip makes me just want to put my tekkies on and hit the trail! (oh and Clif Bar make awesome energy products)
African X Trail Run 2011 prediction
Place your bets gentlemen! This is gonna be a mega weekend of racing. The weather forecast predicts pretty perfect running conditions! So who is going to be the winner after three days of tough racing? I could not come up with any competitor lists in the mens category but I know that Dion Middlekoop andContinue reading “African X Trail Run 2011 prediction”
Two Ocean’s 22km Trail Race Report
Devil’s Peak middle traverse Hardcore trail running meets precise organisation and a spectacular fan fare at the finish. I feel like a hero sprinting down the field at UCT. The grass has not been worn by thousands of feet before me, crowds are cheering for me alone. No I am not in a dream butContinue reading “Two Ocean’s 22km Trail Race Report”
Another end of yeat post
At this time we like to reflect and post on what has been and what is to come: here goes my contirbution: A cup of tea after a race is always the best! Earlier today I was standing chatting to Gary Blakey of Blakey’s Beans. Yes he does do tea! I started to stroll up theContinue reading “Another end of yeat post”
aiguile du midi
The sun has finally appeared! There is an amazing vibe in town with slick looking dudes in bright coloured shoes, packs and jackets everywhere. And I am not talking about climbers either. Trails runners from all over the world have descended onto Chamonix over the last few days. It is the size of the ArgusContinue reading “aiguile du midi”
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 rode the distance from Squaw Valley to Auburn in California in 1955. In 1974 Gordy Ainsleigh ran the course after his horse fell sick just before the race.Continue reading “Western States 100 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 do not touch on who is, or who is not doing the big one. There seems to be a fair amount of press internationally on it: The USContinue reading “Comrades 2010”
Gear Choices for the Skyrun 2009:
Essential Gear used: Merino Wool Buff: Rapidly becoming my favourite cold weather headwear option. I only ended up wearing this when the pace slowed down or when we stopped at Breslins. Will def be in the pack for emergencies. Julbo Instinct Zebra: I have used these for a really long time and they do notContinue reading “Gear Choices for the Skyrun 2009:”