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Trail Running
The ultimate running... up, over and down mountains on uneven trails and paths... compete with nature and the outdoors one-on-one!
Tokai Manor Precinct - Open for comments 09 Feb 2012
SANParks have been working on a plan to upgrade the Tokai Manor House precinct, and at last make proper use of the buildings in that area. This week they had an open day to share the proposals with the public and ask for feedback.
Mike and I...
Marshalling for the Two Oceans Trail Run 22 Apr 2011
One of the most vital ingredients to putting on an event, is the Marshalling - making sure participants are on the correct route and offering assistance when in need. Often just offering support makes a huge difference.The folks behind the Two...
First Ascent Mast Challenge 2011 18 Apr 2011
We all love Trevor Ball's events: They're fun, action packed, often in adverse weather conditions, and if you're still awake at the end of the day, you've got a good chance of walking away with a prize.The Mast Challenge: Man vs Machine. Will...
Webber Wentzel PLATTEKLIP Charity Challenge 2011 14 Apr 2011
2011 saw the third running of this great charity event. I did it in 2010 as well, but never got to writing about it.In 2009 I managed to complete 6 laps.In 2010 I put my name down for 8, but only did 7 as I ran out of time for the last one.In...
Trail Running with Celtics 14 Oct 2009
A few years back I joined the Celtic Harriers Running Club, with the intention of doing Two Oceans Full, and other marathons which encourage club membership. I ended up wearing their colours for a few half marathons and one Double Century. But...
First Ascent Mast Challenge 2009 05 May 2009
For the past couple of years I've been waiting for this. A chance to test myself again up the Tokai Mast. Every time I saw Trevor Ball I asked when he'd be running the Challenge again. The last time was late 2006 and it was my first ever "Duathlon...
Platteklip Charity Challenge 2009 - Conquered! 19 Apr 2009
WOW, what a day out! And amazingly I can actually still walk today.
If you didn't read my initial post, I signed up for the Platteklip Charity Challenge: how many times can you climb Platteklip Gorge between sunrise and sunset...
And the answer is...
Platteklip Charity Challenge 2009 23 Feb 2009
Two years ago I rode the Argus Cycle Tour Twice to raise money for the Masikulisane Crèche in Samora Machel. The money has gone far, but the number of Aids affected children has increased, and they are looking for funding to expand the facilities...
Table Mountain Challenge - The Route 14 Sep 2008
This is my description of the route. Images of the route and official description, rules, etc can be found on TrailRunning.co.za
The first leg from Kloof Nek, through Deer Park and up to the Blockhouse is approximately 8,6km. It's all gravel road...
Table Mountain Challenge 2008 14 Sep 2008
"We really are truly insane...", so said Beer Boy to me in an sms early this morning. Like me, he is also finding it extremely difficult to walk today. Stairs are proving to be more taxing than what we climbed yesterday and getting up off a low...
