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    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….

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Inhaca360 – a taste of Mozambican paradise

Posted On 3rd Jul 2022

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 […]


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Know your Salomon kickers: Ultra Glide review

29th Oct 2021

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 …


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(Try to) keep calm… it’s taper time!

18th Sep 2021

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 …


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recce of the Kromrivier BEAST

1st Apr 2021

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 …


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The Secret of Salt Mountain

5th Nov 2020

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 …


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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

10th Sep 2020

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 …


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Let’s talk. Period.

17th Jul 2020

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 …

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