Compulsory kit requirements for trail running
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…
Thursday Celtic Trail Runs for May 2013
The Thursday Celtic Trail Group remains my favourite pack run. Here are the planned routes for May 2013. Please note that headlamps are now compulsory.
Trail Runners Guide by Jacques Marais
I was hugely excited to receive a copy of Jacques Marais' new book, "Trail Runner's Guide", in the mail! Coupled with Jacques stunning images, the trail community now has a…
Cape Town trail running groups
As spoilt as we are, living with Table Mountain on our doorstep, it is unsafe to venture on the mountain alone, and many trail runners (especially the ladies) are prevented…
Waterproof Trail Running Jackets: is there a solution?
After receiving a query asking for reccommendations with regards waterproof jackets for trail running, I thought I would put togther some of my thoughts on this matter .As you well…
CAPESTORM A3 Shorts
The material and the liner feel even lighter and more comfortable than that of the Kinetic if that is even possible! In the Hi-Tec Otter African Trail Run 2010 only…
New Otter African Trail Run website
Now that the Otter African Trail Run is an independent event (it used to be linked to the Southern Storm), it now has a new home on the web.
My Bushmans Blitz 2010
The Bushmans Blitz follows the Boesmanskloof Trail — popularly referred to as the Greyton / McGregor Trail — through the mountains between the two towns. Entries are limited as only…
My Greyton Classic Trail Challenge 2010
I arrived at the registration table, and was handed my race number: 777. I took this as a sign of a great day of racing ahead. Boy: was I wrong...
Nathan Reflex Reflective Snap Bands
These Nathan Reflex Reflective Snap Bands are super bright flexible bands that snap easily around your wrists or ankles, making you highly visible to motorists.