Thanks for the challenge the other day on FB and putting my little TT tester on Strava. I hope it has got some interest from peeps. I have been planning my come back quite carefully and as such have been keeping a low profile. So low in fact that I seem to spend more timeContinue reading “Dear Coach”
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Table Mountain Top Ten Trail Routes: Mowbray Ridge no 3
leo_rust’s 1:53 h Running Move #SuuntoRun. one of my all time favorites This morning I had a bit more time so we headed up the long hill from Newlands Fire Base parking (yes it was a brutal warm up). Popping out at the junction between Newland’s Forest and Rhodes Memorial with a view of mist.Continue reading “Table Mountain Top Ten Trail Routes: Mowbray Ridge no 3”
Top Ten Table Mountain Trail routes: Kringe in die Bos
The trails are wet, evenings are dark and temps are cool: perfect for hitting the trails. I want to list my top ten trail routes that showcase the best of Table Mountain in no particular order. All can be completed in 1 to 3h depending on speed. Today I feature one of my old andContinue reading “Top Ten Table Mountain Trail routes: Kringe in die Bos”
Tuesday Morning Run aka the most fun you can have in 90 min – well almost
Every Tuesday morning we head out onto the hill come rain or shine. Some outings are more walks, some are more runs. Last week was one of my favorites. From the Newlands Fire Base, up Woodcutters Trail to the Contour Path, Newlands Ravine to Devil’s Peak Saddle, across to Breakfast Rock, contour to above Oppleskop.Continue reading “Tuesday Morning Run aka the most fun you can have in 90 min – well almost”
Newlands Forest TT
So here is a little uphill time trial to have a go at. From the Fire Base do a short warm up (you may want to add an extra loop) Then blast up 1.5km with 332m of altitude gain. I managed 15:28. I wonder if sub 15 min is doable. I did not remember thatContinue reading “Newlands Forest TT”