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Trail races can teach us valuable lessons, if we are open to learning from them. I’m just back from the 16th edition of the Addo Elephant Trail Run (see page 18). I didn’t run this year (I did my first 100 miler there in 2019 and it was amazing), but

At what point do you become a runner? I know the right answer is “when you run” but internalising that identity is a whole other thing. For me, the turning point was enjoying the pain. My masochism started a long time ago. I realised that the number

USA, 11 January 2020 Joburger Mike Nash placed 23rd in 11h10min at the oldest 100km in Texas, just ahead of winning woman Kerrie Wlad. “There was a huge storm the night before, which made the trails very muddy,” Mike told TRAIL after the race. “The m

Share your food ideas: [email protected] As I aim to run two full marathons and the Two Oceans Ultra within two months, I’ve been reading up on training tips and nutrition for endurance athletes. Leading up to the three races, I know that I need to

■ Blend all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. ■ Transfer to glasses and enjoy. Serves two. • 2 C nut milk• 2 bananas, frozen• 1 C strawberries• 1 C blueberries, frozen• 4 dates, pitted• 1 TB flaxseed, ground• 1 beet, small

Is your child a trail-lover? Send a photo and their details and they could be in our next issue. [email protected] Luke Foster (9) Luke (from Joburg) loves to race, just like his parents Rhys and Allison. He’s very unhappy that the SkyRun organiser

What is inspiring your days? [email protected] And the winners are… Weak at the Knees (14:04) by Dean Oelschig Well shot and edited, structurally sound. They attempt to deal with strong topics and motivations. Finding Peace on the Trail (2:11) by

RISE OF THE ULTRARUNNER: A Journey To The Edge Of Human Endurance Adharanand Finn pegasusbooks.com This 365 page book is easy to read and hard to put down! Journalist Adharanand Finn was assigned to write an article about an upcoming 100 miler. He, b

Marzelle’s prize was to shoot the UTCT 100km women’s race with Kelvin’s mentorship. We interviewed her after the event. What was it like shooting a race with the profile and field that UTCT has, as an Ultra Trail World Tour event? Exciting. From the

RENÉ VOLLGRAAFF (38) is a journalist from Johannesburg. The sole official finisher, she says: Choosing from 127 hours of memories on the four 100 mile races is a tough call, and would depend on the time of day, my mood, and my blood sugar levels. But

Trail users are sharing their plogging habits on social media, in the hopes it inspires followers to do their part. Check out tags like #Take3fortheTrail, #Take3fortheSea, #Take3forthePlanet, and #Take3fortheTrees to see what they have been up to. Wh

Which hazardous plant lurks on your local trails? Tell us at [email protected] Unlike most, I was pleased when I recently experienced my first blister bush symptoms. After years in the mountains listening to companions brag about the surely

A Zimbabwean-born road and trail runner, PK was on the cover of TRAIL 27. "I have known Eric for over 10 years. "We sometimes go to Mountain Splendour in the Drakensberg for eight-week training camps. Eric is a hard worker and loves his running. He i

Eric’s neighbour for 17 years in Ndwedwe, Verulam, and a fellow road runner. "Eric is very commanding, like a leader. He will help everyone with training and wants them to do well, but he still wants to win every time. "We used to be training partner

Come and experience nature like never before. Get lost in the wilderness. Roän Dearham There is more to life than Comrades. LeRoi Naude If the run becomes tough, the scenery becomes more beautiful. There’s always some motivation. Mbali Nkonyane Trail

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KZN advanced life support paramedic and trail runner Kate Quin is a member of mountain rescue. She advises on whether you should call for help or take care of it yourself. Whether you’re an intrepid trailblazer or casual weekend jogger, you can benef

Mental strength does not necessarily mean to finish at all costs. It does not carry the same meaning for everybody either. For me, however, it represents the commitment to achieve your pre-determined goal. My goal will always be to finish what I star

“No matter how good you are and how hard you trained, injuries keep you from performing at your very best and they always appear at the wrong time. One might say it is part of the game. Well, it may be part of your game, but it certainly is not part