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 15 years ago and found trail. I’ve never looked back….
One (great) wall, 4 200km, 1 seemingly impossible challenge, 3 months, and 6 pairs of running shoes. These are the tidiest stats behind David Grier’s latest challenge. But they don’t reflect even a smidgeon of the pain, sweat, tears, calories nor dogged determination required to achieve a goal that, until now, was deemed physically impossible.
It’s now May, and almost four months since I had foot surgery to sort out my Morton’s neuroma. So far, so good: the healing is going well, and thankfully, I’m …
“Magic hour happens on the mountain, not under your duvet. Get your ass up there..!” Jacques Marais Jacques Marais rates as one of South Africa’s most long-standing and respected adventure photo-journalists. …
“I want to keep finding ways to embed my work with intent by putting the spotlight on topics and people that challenge the status quo.” The first time I properly chatted …
“It's that connection of all things that makes me whole...” This week’s photographer is a personal favourite. Ian Corless is world renowned on the global trail running stage, and his work …
“Our time there taught us some simple lessons that we often forget in the rush of life...” I first meet Andrew King – aka “GI” for rather complicated reasons that will …
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. Craig Kolesky is a big gun. As a Red Bull photographer, he has shot …
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 15 years ago and found trail. I’ve never looked back….
Watch out glutes, you’ve been Grucox’d!
Sachets at road races? They suck.
Oh to be as strong as… IRON
Vučko Trail 2019
Cederberg Traverse 100km