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 and confident on drying out quickly. It could have been very different. I came across John Barklow (check him out on IG as he has some cool videosContinue reading “Wetting Out / Drying Out”
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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 of hiking’ and which routes are SAFE. RULE NUMBER ONE: Let me tell you nobody has ever come to grief hiking alone. (Before you move on to prettyContinue reading “The complete list of safe trails in Cape Town.”
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 balance or to move you upwards can be called scrambling. “I am afraid of heights can I still do a scramble?” Yes. Some scrambles only have short sectionsContinue reading “Scrambling 101”
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 won’t even find it on Google. Meanwhile every magazine cover has their version of the “12 weeks to your best Ironman”. Completely unrealistic time lines and gradients toContinue reading “STFD”
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 tapering for Comrades. The common thread: “Am I doing enough/the right thing?” They were both comparing themselves to others, we all do. So let me break it down:Continue reading “A Confession about Honesty”
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 find them so strong, so overwhelming and I had not missed them in two years. Sunday morning I stood at the start of the Hohenhort 15km road race.Continue reading “Hohenhort 15km”
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 day). A warm up walk up to the Contour Path, Flat runnable trail below the sedimentary sandstone cliffs of Table Mountain and undulating trails back home make forContinue reading “Ten Top Table Mountain Trail Runs #5 Contour Path”
Spring time is here.
This is the season for insurance. Somehow it always happens. Somehow despite previous experience I always get caught out. No other season is like it. Summer is summer, it is hot and sunny and we know to put on lots of sunscreen when we go out. Winter is wet and cold and we accept thisContinue reading “Spring time is here.”
Today is indeed another TUEsday*
This piece has been brewing in my head a while. I hoped it would go away during the Olympics. I watched only one race (can’t remember which one) on the interweb the next day. Why bother you ask? I just don’t see sport as sport anymore. It is entertainment. In the same class as watchingContinue reading “Today is indeed another TUEsday*”
Persistence
I started doing breathing exercises a few months ago. Every morning. First thing in the morning. To get my day started the right way. While everybody is still asleep. The basics are pretty easy. It is called Square Breathing. Breathe in for the count of seven. Hold your breath for the count of seven. ExhaleContinue reading “Persistence”