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… Read more “Spring time is here.”
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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… Read more “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… Read more “Persistence”
Leave No Trace
More and more blogs, vlogs, trail running camps and experts are popping up telling “newbies” how to do this trail running thing properly. How to walk uphill,… Read more “Leave No Trace”
No Fear
The first thing I see is a FB message that my oldest friend is safe. “Safe from what?” That means others are unsafe – in danger. Only… Read more “No Fear”
I am …(a runner)
We all define our selves with what we do and the more we do so others define us in the same way. Take those brackets away and… Read more “I am …(a runner)”
Myburgh’s Ravine: Top 10 trail running routes Table Mountain #4
nA real mountain run on a remote part of the mountain. The path is remarkably well worn. The actual Myburgh’s Ravine would probably be quite wet and… Read more “Myburgh’s Ravine: Top 10 trail running routes Table Mountain #4”
“Perhaps you are brave” he said
This struck me and pushed my button. I have never considered myself brave. Not when I climbed The Nose on El Capitan or did the first ascent… Read more ““Perhaps you are brave” he said”
DripDrop hydration
Back in the (good) old days. I am lying under a thorn tree in the dirt of the Namibian desert. Pretending that the thin branches actually contribute… Read more “DripDrop hydration”
Imagine if
So I drive out to the Atlantis Road just after New Year armed with black rubbish bags and a set of garden gloves. After all I had… Read more “Imagine if”