Jewbacca Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 If you're used to shoes with a 10mm drop then you won't do a whole lot better. Those outsoles are fantastic. Fruity 1
Fruity Posted October 19, 2018 Posted October 19, 2018 This is something I wouldn't mind doing, if my running fitness was up to scratch:
Chris_ Posted October 19, 2018 Posted October 19, 2018 This is something I wouldn't mind doing, if my running fitness was up to scratch: Thats funny, my wife sent me this yesterday as well. It'll be a BEAUTIFUL run cool video, cool music.. Fruity 1
Fruity Posted November 18, 2018 Posted November 18, 2018 Did my first trail run for the year this morning. 10km of mostly single track, quite a technical route with a monster of a hill at the end, but it was lekker. SeaBee, Pieter1 and Chris_ 3
Chris_ Posted December 13, 2018 Posted December 13, 2018 KZN trailrunning sent out a mail the other day. One of the things was the AMUK 400 challenge. I think its just their own made up name but its aimed at 4 100 milers in one year: Addo, UTD, MacMac and Karkloof. Super cool
Jewbacca Posted December 13, 2018 Posted December 13, 2018 KZN trailrunning sent out a mail the other day. One of the things was the AMUK 400 challenge. I think its just their own made up name but its aimed at 4 100 milers in one year: Addo, UTD, MacMac and Karkloof. Super coolSjoe.... I wonder how many takers there are for that sort of suffering. Addo in mid MarchUTD end of AprilMac Mac end of May Karkloof in September..... So 1 per month and then a bit of a break before Karkloof. 4k per race, 16k total entry cost, flights and accommodation weigh in at another 10-14k so close to 30k all in for the experience? Meh.... The concept is cool, but it really is an undertaking. It is something I would seriously look at but have my heart set on PTL 2020
Chris_ Posted December 13, 2018 Posted December 13, 2018 Sjoe.... I wonder how many takers there are for that sort of suffering. Addo in mid MarchUTD end of AprilMac Mac end of May Karkloof in September..... So 1 per month and then a bit of a break before Karkloof. 4k per race, 16k total entry cost, flights and accommodation weigh in at another 10-14k so close to 30k all in for the experience? Meh.... The concept is cool, but it really is an undertaking. It is something I would seriously look at but have my heart set on PTL 2020 If you get the opportunity to do Mont Blanc, easy choice... Jewbacca 1
Chris_ Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 We went out to Pretoria East to run at Rosemary Hill this weekend. They have permanent 5, 10 and 33 km trails set up. Very well marked and maintained. I think its mainly for mtb'ers so there is quite a bit of checking over your shoulder and letting bikes pass. A very twisty and turny circuit, they only have x amount of space but they sure have maximized it. Pan pan flat, but its a very nice area to be outside in. Restaurant, awesome.
dave303e Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 I am all for big challenges but I think running 3 100 milers in 3 months is going to end in injury, someone will manage but most will end up in deep **** or under perform in a few of them. Jewbacca, Barry Stuart and Andrew Steer 3
Kenty Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Nice thread...I love riding my MTB and especially single track..takes me back to my youth and dirt bike days....2017 Feb my son and nephew get me involved in adventure racing and then this trail running thing...NOW...I absolutely HATE running ...especially these tar pounding runs etc etc...I then skeem but hey this running along bush paths etc etc looks interesting...back at school in the late 70,s 80,s we called it cross country running...Sooo...I start checking out the ole bush paths around my local town that we used to ride our dirt bikes and BOOM...I am hooked on trail running....I really LOVE running bush paths?trails and we certainly have a few beaut ones in Slummies....
Kenty Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Oh and did I mention...trail running gear is really lekker too... Pic is one of coastal trails...
Jewbacca Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 I am all for big challenges but I think running 3 100 milers in 3 months is going to end in injury, someone will manage but most will end up in deep **** or under perform in a few of them.I do agree, but the winner would be the guy or girl who ran well within themselves for the 3 in 3. Trying to race each one would end in tears, but getting home in each without leaving the kitchen sink out there and then smashing Karkloof would be what I would look at. Knowing what Addo brings to the table and having done my fair share of Drakensberg adventures, scoping MacMac and it's 7500m of climbing this year will be pretty fun. I think those 3 all bring massively different challenges. Addo - heat heat and sand.. UTD - altitude and vert... MacMac - humidity, diverse conditions and lots of climbing!
Jewbacca Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 If you get the opportunity to do Mont Blanc, easy choice...PTL is part of the UTMB festival.... It's just 5 days worth of teamwork and hurt! https://utmbmontblanc.com/en/page/23/23.html
KnavishStream Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Apologies if this has been asked - are there any trails to run around Rosebank or Sandton area for training? getting bored of the road!
Chris_ Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Braamfontein Spruit. I've only run from Emmarentia as far North as Parkmore, but it keeps going up to top of Rivonia. There's only really one route so it too gets a bit boring. KnavishStream 1
Odinson Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 The thread has seen more activity today than the entire www.trailhub.co.za has seen in months. Jewbacca 1
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