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29th November 202329th November 2023

The No BS Christmas Gifting Guide for Runners

Whenever I am asked “What do you want for Christmas?” I usually respond with, “I don’t know”. This year I thought I’d make it easier for my wife and mom by putting this comprehensive guide together based on social media responses to the question, “Christmas presents for runners: What are your wishlist items and fantastic finds?”

You can use this list to shop for the runner in your life and / or give it to your present-buying friends and relatives to ensure you get the running boost you need for 2024.

13th March 202016th March 2020

Hillcrest Marathon (Code Brown on the Comrades route)

[MARATHON #237 / Unique Marathon #137 / 9 February 2020]

I was viewing the Hillcrest Marathon as something of a grudge purpose. Big field, big city, double-lap routes are my least favourite marathon type. Once a year is more than enough to ingratiate my legs on the Comrades route – and my muscle memory still hadn’t forgotten their last visit in June. Needless to say, my legs were happy to wait another few months before setting foot in Hillcrest again. What is more, during the Red Hill Marathon in Cape Town, barefoot runner Peter Taylor told me that Hillcrest has the roughest roads on the Comrades route. Continue reading “Hillcrest Marathon (Code Brown on the Comrades route)”

19th August 201823rd October 2018

A List of Valid Comrades Excuses

Once you’ve entered Comrades there is no backing out. There is no greater sin in South African road running than having a valid Comrades entry and failing to arrive at the start line unless you’ve got a really, really good excuse.

I am only aware of three valid excuses. Continue reading “A List of Valid Comrades Excuses”