PK’s trail debut at Gun Run Trail Run a talking point among pundits
One of a twin and with five siblings, Philani Sengce was born and raised in the small Eastern Cape district of Ngqeleni. Now emerging as one of the leading distance runners in the Western Cape in South Africa, Sengce...
Grobler and Emily are ‘puffing’ royalty on the Cape Peninsula mountain chain
Grobler Basson and Emily Djock raced to record-breaking victories in cold and windy weather at the PUFfeR Peninsula Ultra Fun Run across the spine of the Cape Peninsula in Cape Town over the weekend (Saturday 9 September).
One of the...
Trail runners enjoying a spring ‘high’ in the Cape’s mountains
‘Skyrunning’ conjours images of peak performance and mountain freedom on top of the world. In recent years athletes around the world have been seeking new challenges associated with running at high altitude and on steep and technically challenging gradients...
Toni top of the trail world in Chamonix
When Toni McCann bounced back from adversity on August 31, she did so less than three months after crippling injuries ruled her out of the World Mountain and Trail Championships. At the French alpine town of Chamonix, she ran...
Marathoners wilt in the Budapest heat as Victor and Amane take gold
African athletes dominated the men’s and women’s marathons on the last two days of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest over the weekend, with Ethiopian and Ugandan athletes racing strongly in conditions far from conducive to distance racing.
Kenya and...
Africa’s leading distance athletes tipped for marathon honours at the World Athletics Championship in...
African athletes have impressed at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest this week, walking away with a clutch of medals after Day Six, but Africa is expected to come into its own in the longest two races on the...
Coach Jacques and Stellenbosch – building a positive distance running legacy
Stellenbosch has a well-deserved reputation of being home to some of the biggest names in distance running in South Africa. Chances of bumping into some of the country’s running legends on a stroll through the town are good –...
Last Chance Saloon as Gun Run entry cut-off looms
Distance runners throughout South Africa were scrambling to secure an entry for this year’s OUTsurance Gun Run ahead of the cut-off this weekend to ensure their participation in what has become one of the most popular weekend festivals of...
Siboniso fired up for Gun Run Trail success
The cover has been blown on one of the best kept secrets in trail running - the OUTsurance Gun Run Trail Run. Elites and trail enthusiasts alike have signed up for the second event at this year’s Gun Run...
Mvuyisi’s Whale of Trail victory a stepping stone to Mont Blanc
Mvuyisi Gcogco and Landie Greyling raced to decisive victories at the 53km Merrell Whale of Trail, which took place on Saturday 5 August in the Cape Nature De Hoop Nature Reserve in ideal running conditions.
Mvuyisi Gcogco wins the 2023...