Intro: Comrades – known as the most gruelling but also the most exhilarating ultra-marathon – has the power to inspire ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This sentiment, attributed to nine-time winner Bruce Fordyce, highlights the race’s ability to bring out the best in runners and push them beyond their wildest expectations.…
Feel it; it is practically here! Whether this is your first foray or your 10th outing at the Two Oceans Ultra/Half Marathon event, the hype and excitement around this iconic Cape Town race remain unparalleled as it showcases the very best the city has to offer, leaving runners and spectators heading back…
Saturday 4th April 2026 I had volunteered to drive us through offering seats to those who wanted one. My first stop was to collect Sofia from Janine’s address where she had parked her car. Unfortunately Janine could no longer participate in the event as she had pulled a muscle in her leg…
Sunday 22nd March 2026 The long awaited Boyes Drive Classic was finally here alongside our very very early Sunday morning. Driving out to the other side of our world takes time you know. So up with the sparrows meeting at the Total Garage, eight of us divided ourselves into 2 cars. That’s…
This race is just about on our doorstep. When I say ‘our’ I refer to of course those that reside in the Table View, Blouberg, Sunningdale area. A mere 30 minutes drive and voila there you are at Tygervalley where the race had been planned to start and finish. Managed by the…
Saturday 7th March 2026 One of my all time favourite races. Starts early although it’s a trek through to Constantia, once done one can be back home in our suburb for approximately nine o’clock which gives one the rest of the Saturday to just lie on the sofa and catch up on…
Half Marathon : 21kmSaturday : 28th February 2026 06h00 Marathon : 42.2 kmSaturday : 28th February 2026 06h00 Event organizers Military Sports Club Oudtshoorn Two options were offered this year if one decided to attend the Cango Marathon. One could either travel in a coach to de Hoek Mountain Resort which had…
Have you ever wondered how our faster runners and endurance athletes continue to perform (and step on the podium) race after race? As we head into racing season, fuelling strategies and nutrition are top of mind for many runners. We caught up with a few of our top runners to learn what…
Saturday 24th January 2026 Timbercity Red Hill 42.2 Marathon, 36km Classic & 13km Challenge Quite some time back I’d entered for the Red Hill Classic 36km. Not new to me as I’d run this race twice previously. We prefer to stay in Fishhoek overnight as it’s closer in the morning saving at…
Saturday 24th January 2026 Timbercity Red Hill 42.2 Marathon, 36km Classic & 13km Challenge Quite some time back I’d entered for the Red Hill Classic 36km. Not new to me as I’d run this race twice previously. We prefer to stay in Fishhoek overnight as it’s closer in the morning saving at…
TopForm Athletic Club hosting the Bay to Bay 15 & 30km Well talk about getting up with the birds! My alarm was set for 02h50 as Leonie and Johannes had arranged to collect me for 03h30. Goodness knows what time they got up as they drove through from Melkbos. From Sunningdale we…