THE KALAHARI AUGRABIES EXTREME MARATHON 2018
Really, the beginning of a new year should be marked by the start of KAEM rather than something a random and pointless as new year’s eve. A whole...
Trails
Karkloof 100 miler
“I can confidently say that stories of pain and courage almost always include two things: Praying and cussing. Sometimes at the exact same time.”...
(Managing) Great Expectations at Expedition Africa 2018 with GRITnyamezela
Struggle is evident in every angle of the Namaqua landscape. This is equally true of the plants and people who survive and grow in this harsh...
The Kudu Classic Trail Run
“There is a lovely road that runs from Bedford into the hills (well actually I think mountains may be more accurate than hills). These...
The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon 2017
Pre Race Day I adore pre race rituals….and for everyone they are different. I have completed the ceremonial cleansing of the evil smelling shoes...
The Munga (Hunga) Games
The Munga. Where to start? On the official website the inaugural Munga Trail is described as a 400km (actually 413km) five day trail race with...
HOBBIT 90+ KM JOURNEY
HOBBIT 90+ KM JOURNEY ALONG THE AMATHOLA TRAIL My very earliest pre-school report states that “Kim is somewhat over-confident” and then a little...
Addo 100 Mile 2016
Running the Addo 100 Miler last week end was a perfect reminder of why I run. I run because of joy, because I love trail runners (mostly….)
Passion, Pain and peanut butter sandwiches…
I’m running a 100Miles/160km in 4 days and the website countdown thingy is causing me a lot of anxiety.
The Amazing Race: Rather more than just a run
Port Edward to Qolora, Feb 2014 Day 1 While we were running the Pilgrimage trail from Grahamstown to Knysna last year, and in an effort to manage...
Pilgrimage Trail Run, Indlela Yabuntu (Grahamstown to Knysna 582km)
At the risk of being repetitive, I would like to say (again), that running for me is all about JOY. Running joy is maximised if it occurs...
Its been quite a year so far
Its been quite a year so far and I have been extremely disciplined about running and the exact opposite when it comes to writing!
Lycian Way Ultra 250km self sufficiency race
I set off for Turkey and the Lycian Way Ultra Marathon with a sense of excitement but no trepidation whatsoever......
2012 so far
So what’s been happening so far this year? I had a deal with Peter that I would run one of my favorite races - the Transkei Ultra a 270km race...
The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon 2010
Modelled on the legendary Moroccan Marathon Des Sables, the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon is not for the faint hearted. The race takes...
The ADDO 100 Miler
1st Place in the 100 Mile Run at Addo Elephant National Park - South Africa
100-mile Trail Run in Addo Elephant National Park
Bruce Arnett from Johannesburg once again conquered the rugged mountains in Addo Elephant National Park to take first place in SA’s only 100-mile...
The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon 2009
Modelled on the legendary Moroccan Marathon Des Sables, the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon is not for the faint hearted. The race takes...