I’ve been running for about 26 years, always with a preference for long distance and ultras. Having been a roadie for the first decade, I have my fair share of Comrades and Two Oceans ultras under my belt, but I came to my senses when I moved to Cape Town 18 years ago and found trail. I’ve never looked back….
Whoever thought Treasure Island was only a book hasn’t experienced the idyllic simplicity of Mozambique’s Inhaca Island. Fresh coconuts, chilled Mac-Mahon 2M (Moz’s local brew), pregos, palm trees, prawn platters, burnt-golden sunsets through the mangroves, sand between the toes and […]
I was running in Salomons long before I became sponsored by the brand in 2008. So, let me put this out there straight up: I’m biased. There’re many, many reasons …
Taperitis – it may not be a medical term but sure as hell it should be. It’s a horrible condition, often contagious, common amongst superfit athletes preparing for a big …
I’m on a rock-raving pluck this week. It happens whenever I spend time in the mountains – I think I get filled with some sort of geomorphological energy that inspires …
I was woken by the gentle rhythmic cooing of an emerald-spotted wood dove heralding first light. The sky was a deep burnt orange, and as I lay there listening, it …
There is a disturbing affliction stalking competitive sport these days. It’s insidious in its strength, slowly, silently and steadily eating its way into the very marrow of those who love …
We women love running. Period. What was that? We love running, sure… but who said anything about that P word? Well, no, that was just me being crafty – y’know, a …
I’ve been running for about 26 years, always with a preference for long distance and ultras. I confess, I was a roadie for the first decade, and have my fair share of Comrades and Two Oceans ultras under my belt, but I came to my senses when I moved to Cape Town 18 years ago and found trail. I’ve never looked back….
Oh to be as strong as… IRON
Watch out glutes, you’ve been Grucox’d!
13 Peaks Challenge (solo) FKT
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Cederberg Traverse 100km