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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!

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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