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Yes, on the road, if you go into Golden Gate, probably 500m meters after the filling station you'll find a tourist road going to the right (Blesbok Loop). This loop is a one-way and has a few lookout spots and usually plenty of bucks etc. if you scout the grasslands. As soon as you reach the main road again after a steep downhill, cross over to the Oribi Loop which goes past the vulture lookout. Pack your climbing legs and gears and take it easy on the downhills the first time around. Longer routes on the road can be back to Clarens (narrow road, but not too much traffic) and then the Clarens/Fouriesburg road, which has a wider shoulder. I know one can also do a large loop on gravel around the northern mountains, but I am not familiar with the exact routes to take.

Massive talent yes, but remind us again of his success in cyclocross or road cycling without just quoting Gerald?

Yes, I also have that experience, I think it is due to a combination of different surfaces with steep gradients and other obstacles thrown into the mix resulting in the use of more muscle groups, spreading the loads, as opposed to a repetitive movement. Also, the surfaces tend to be more forgiving and one also move quite a bit slower than on the road resulting in lower impacts. That being said, rolling an ankle and/or having a slip is inevitable, so you need to focus on ankle mobility and strengthening. Ask your trainer to assist with that. My 2 cents, find yourself a balance disc and stand on it with one leg for approximately 2mins at a time. Even if it is just once a day. As your balance gets better refrain from holding on to the wall and even start closing your eyes. This will help with subconscious movements/adjustments as you run on uneven/unstable surfaces.

Hi guys, Can anyone recommend a courier service to get a small package from Czech to South Africa? I have made the mistake of using the post office last year and have not received my package in almost a year so want to try the courier option instead if feasible. Thanks

Be warned to carry on reading the T&C's before splashing the cash. It will help, but it won't be applicable to the full price: "The discount applies to the first R4 000 of the retail price of a fitness device, R2 000 of the retail price of a pair of Nike shoes, or R1 000 for Nike performance apparel."

Wow, that is interesting. If I may ask, roughly what is your weight? What is the reason for retirement? Grip, cushioning, precaution?

He is no longer with NTT. He wears a neon green/yellow helmet with his new team. Now go watch those last few kilometers again.

Super ride by Meintjes. Gave it a proper go today

Hi Wayne, I swop around between Salomon Slabs, Nike Pegasus and Nike Wildhorse to mix it up and not get too used to a constant drop etc., (and also depending on the terrain/conditions). In terms of weight the Nikes are definitely heavier and I can feel that on massive/steep climbs but the upside is that it is much easier on the legs. That being said it took me around 100 km on the Pegasus before I got used to it on rocky terrain and went over a few ankles (which you get used to in trail running). So just give it a bit of time. Compared to the other 2 the Pegasus definitely "runs" easier. I used it as weapon of choice for last year's Skyrun, it is certainly not an entry level shoe only. On technical mountain runs with lots of elevation I usually take the lighter shoes. Enjoy the trails, and like the other say, ignore the pace and don't feel bad to walk on uphills, everyone does it.

"You can have that Whatsapp group and running mates without paying a club yearly. You can enter races without being part of a club and have your running mates to run with the rest of the time." So you create a whatsapp group, a few friends get added... Let's organize our own little runs... Let's meet at the coffee shop as a starting point... Coffee afterwards... I'll pay, you get the next one... How about we do a race together... I'll enter, pay me back... I'll get the licenses, pay me back... Let's get matching shirts... I'll order, pay me back... Can I drive with you? Sure, we can split petrol, pay me back next time... The system works, the whatsapp group grows as more friends gets added. Essentially, it's too much for one person to pay every time and wait for the paying back, so you need a kitty where money gets put in to use for these things. Is that not perhaps how clubs started initially? I also do most runs solo and offroad and don't belong to a club, but I can see Jaws677's points, especially if you do road races and needs logistics to be sorted i.t.o. registrations, ASA numbers etc. and the benefit of having a club gazebo to relax at or wait for family members/friends that is still running. Also at longer races like Comrades a club gazebo with your supporting nutrition /back-up gear would make sense. Added that, for some people, especially ladies, it makes sense to join others during early morning or late afternoon runs, it makes them feel safe and it is something we as men tend to overlook. I think there is a place for both solo running and club running, depending on your own situation. Just my 2 cents, each to their own

He is not the kind of guy you want to ask that question

Maybe they were lost? Don't judge without knowing the circumstances

Is there a number (yourself of an officer in charge of this matter) that we can share with local clubs to ask people that has open cases to contact or should they contact the police station where they opened the case? I know a lot of Trailwolf members were attacked on Klapperkop earlier this year so perhaps one can get in touch with them.

Personally I haven't done the Comrades or followed any of their plans so cannot really comment. But for what its worth, if I were you I'd go and run that 24k trail run and do the 30k trail/gravel the following day. That just seems like a whole lot more fun than doing a 50k training run on the road. But that's just me.

To avoid unnecessary costs and efforts I'll just use it as is as opposed to changing wheels/tires etc. Ride on the mountain bike on weekends and do race specific off road climbs, build power on the indoor trainer on the roadbike during the week. Just my 2c