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    All fails and other fallacies

    I notice quite a bit of criticism being leveled at the hiking app world at the moment. I believe that this is misguided for a few reasons.… Read more “All fails and other fallacies”

    January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by leorust

    On Balance

    It is only natural to want to grow, learn, gain knowledge, improve. This is truly living. Every improvement, insight, gain in enlightenment even, comes at a cost.… Read more “On Balance”

    January 29, 2021November 25, 2022 by leorust

    Gradient – some thoughts

    Many years ago I was walking towards the North Six Shooter outside Moab with my climbing partner. By far I was the weaker climber – on paper… Read more “Gradient – some thoughts”

    January 21, 2021 by leorust

    Wetting Out / Drying Out

    I got caught in a downpour this week. I was prepared and wearing my Rab Polartec Alpha synthetic fill puffy jacket. I was not exposed for long… Read more “Wetting Out / Drying Out”

    September 6, 2020November 25, 2022 by leorust

    The complete list of safe trails in Cape Town.

    I am amazed by how much chatter the question of what are still considered ‘safe trails’ gets. All of a sudden people are experts on ‘the rules… Read more “The complete list of safe trails in Cape Town.”

    April 12, 2018 by leorust

    Scrambling 101

    So what is this thing called scrambling? Basically it is the meeting ground between walking and rock climbing. Anything where you might need your hands, either for… Read more “Scrambling 101”

    January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 by leorust

    STFD

    Unlike HTFU the above acronym does not have its own line of clothing, incorporated into The Rules or being throw about on your average coffee ride. You… Read more “STFD”

    October 11, 2017November 25, 2022 by leorust

    A Confession about Honesty

    I had two conversations about training with people over the last few days. One was with a friend training for her first 10km, the other with someone… Read more “A Confession about Honesty”

    May 26, 2017 by leorust

    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”

    January 17, 2017 by leorust

    Ten Top Table Mountain Trail Runs #5 Contour Path

    If you require a quick trail fix of under 1h and are CBD bound then this little gem is a good way to start (or end the… Read more “Ten Top Table Mountain Trail Runs #5 Contour Path”

    November 4, 2016December 21, 2016 by leorust

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