When the Wind Wins: Lessons in Resilience From the UTCT Weekend
Trail running has a way of teaching us lessons we didn’t ask for. Some weekends give us euphoric finish lines and PBs. Others give us windstorms, disappointment, and the strange…
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The Fynbos Trail: To Run Or To Hike..?
I ran the Fynbos Trail (17 km + 11 km) and discovered a new way to love an old friend. Join us next year — hike, run, or both —…
Running Under the Stars: The Milky Way Marathon 2025
Swapping Stormy Cape Town for the Freezing Karoo We left Cape Town early on Saturday, 28 June 2025, in pouring rain—one of those relentless winter downpours that feels like…
Chased by Wind, Guided by Numbers: The first 4 peaks of the 13 Peaks Challenge
We began our 13 Peaks Challenge on Friday the 13th at 15:31 under a windless Cape Town sky. With mysterious coincidences, brutal wind, and an unexpected rescue, here’s how our…
The Cape Crusade 2025
An unforgettable weekend of running, adventure, and camaraderie with friends and fellow Crusaders.
WW Tri Trail Run
Paul Cluver Wine Estate An Adventure at the WW X Tri UTCT Llandudno Aid Station Reunion This weekend, the WW X Tri transformed the Paul Cluver Wine Estate in…
Fairview Goat Run
The GOAT Trail Run: Paarl’s Peaks Saturday 5 October, I found myself on the start line of the GOAT Trail Run in Paarl, facing the looming challenge of 28 kilometers…
Run & Ride McGregor: Inaugural Edition
Run2Nowhere Reboot A Weekend of Sport, Art, and Sunshine The inaugural Run & Ride McGregor event, nestled in the heart of the Western Cape, promised a weekend filled with adventure,…
The PUfHie Trail Run
Celebrating 30 Years of The PUFfeR A Personal Journey with the PUfHie Party Bus The PUFfeR Trail Run isn’t just an event; it’s a rite of passage for trail runners,…
Montagu Trail Festival
9-11 August 2024 Montagu Trail Festival: A Trail Runner’s Dream In the heart of the Western Cape’s Klein Karoo, Montagu is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. …