I received this info from Garmin South Africa which highlights their support of trail running and gives some insight into where they see the Garmin fēnix fitting in the GPS marketplace. [...]
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 As trail running matures as a sport in South Africa, I think we will see more and more people looking for longer distance races. The Trail Series GLB46 Ultra looks a likely candidate for those looking to test themselves in the endurance stakes! [...]  I am borrowing heavily from Bryan Allot’s post on >_iTrainedToday and Owen’s post(s) on Wildrunner. Bryan’s recent experience really highlighted some of the aspects of trail safety I was blogging about in my post Compulsory kit requirements for trail running. [...]  Taking place on Saturday, 31 August 2013 and Sunday, 01 September 2013 the Mountain Warrior Trail Run Festival will give trail running enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to experience the beautiful slopes and contours of the Stellenbosch and Simonsberg Mountains as well as a major section of the Greater Simonsberg Conservancy. [...] Beryl Penny and Orca Industries will be operating a Beginners Trail Running Group every second Friday evening in Newlands Forest starting from 17 May 2013. Start time will be 18h00 from the Foresters Arms parking area on Newlands Avenue. [...]  “Cape Town actress Milan Murray (Isidingo, The Wild) is an enthusiastic trail runner and ambassador for The Tygerberg Children’s Hospital. She will be running the Otter African Trail run in September to raise funds and awareness for this institution so close to her heart. The Tigger Trail runs are social runs combining Milan’s training for the Otter with fundraising for the Tygerberg Children’s Hospital. Come run along and have fun!” [...]  Good news for all trail running enthusiasts suffering from post ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun blues, entries for the 2014 ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance will open on Thursday, 02 May 2013. Even better news is that the event will once again take place in March, which means you are already one month closer to the experience of a lifetime. [...]  Whether a trail runner or a wine lover with a sense of adventure, you’ll be pleased to hear that entries for the 4th annual Cellar2Cellar Trail Run & Wine Experience will open on Wednesday, 01 May 2013. [...]  The tiny town of Greyton will be over-run once again on the weekend of 16 June 2013 for the annual Greyton Classic. Be sure to make your accommodation and restaurant bookings early as this is a favourite on the weekend warrior calendar and space is limited. [...]  The matter of compulsory kit for trail running events has been hotly debated in the past. Whilst it is debatable as to what exactly should be required, I believe that this this is entirely necessary and that that organisers need to specify a minimum gear list, and most importantly, enforce it. [...] |
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