Start at Jonkershoek gate, Bergrivier Nek, down Duiwel’skloof, finish at the Kylemore gate. 25 km on the map (slightly longer on the ground), 2000m ascent
Category: running
February
The year is under way and we hit the month of relationships. I used to dread February because it had THAT day in the middle with all… Read more “February “
In a garden as in life
I walked in my garden yesterday. I noticed some early spring buds pushing through. A tree grows a millimetre at a time. A leaf unfolds little by… Read more “In a garden as in life”
Table Mountain Top 10 trail routes: #8 Three Single Tracks – Rhodes Memorial
At first I did not get trail running. “Why would anybody want to run uphill?” The downhill part was obvious and I was used to it,… Read more “Table Mountain Top 10 trail routes: #8 Three Single Tracks – Rhodes Memorial”
Specificity
Most of us have seen the photo. Kulhavy waiting for Sauser to win the sprint. They knew what was required and they knew what it would take.… Read more “Specificity”
Wendy
You sat in the middle of the room. Surrounded by people. A guru to us all. Many considered you a dear friend. Wrapped in your blanket on… Read more “Wendy”
Hohenhort 15km
I recognised the anxiety straight away The nervousness. The slight hurry in everybody’s step. The frantic darting looks for the loo. The anticipation. I was surprised to… Read more “Hohenhort 15km”
Choices
I stop at the cross roads. My GPS tells me right but I am not sure. I think it is left. I have a choice. In fact… Read more “Choices”
Ringing the Bell:
I leave the Hikers Parking at 6h00 sharp. Scouting the first river crossing last night helps so it goes quickly and I gain altitude. I see two… Read more “Ringing the Bell:”
“When is enough, enough?” Ian asked
I close my eyes in the crowd, in that town square, in that time. Vangelis is playing – Chamonix town square at the start of UTMB I… Read more ““When is enough, enough?” Ian asked”
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