Sunday 28 June 09

Hi there,

We had 5 of us running in ethereal misty mountain conditions on Sunday. But what a memorable run. Just the quiet and peace of nature, all the streams running and waterfalls etc after the rains we’d had. The mist actually helped us not notice the considerable total of 500m altitude climbed. So, after that superb run on the Old Wagon Trail last weekend, I put some photos we took the run on our blog. You can find it through the vob.co.za website, under “Training”.

By general consensus from a couple of dodgy ankles in our group, the group is keen on a spell of running on tar for now. So this week is another classic: Simonstown to Smitswinkel and back. The turnaround is close to the turnoff to Cape Point Nature Reserve.

This week’s run:
Start: 07h30 - reflective/white gear for the dark please (usual winter story)
Start location: Simonstown, Jubilee Square car park
Distance: 21 to 22 km, pace: steady +/- 5 min/km - it’s out and back if you want shorter/longer alternatives.
Drinks: I won’t be there, so it will be a case of BYO

I will not be there for the run. But, that needn’t stop everyone from heading out for a great run in the forecast SUN. Enjoy.
Saturday is the Eerste River 15km fast and flat. See you there if you’re up for that. The next thing after that is Knysna on 11 July.

Cheers,
Roger

Photos: Sunday 21 June 9, Silvermine

A favourite route of our group: the Old Wagon Trail run through Silvermine.

Some photos are included from a superb run. We made our way through the mountain fynbos in the quiet, cool mountain mist.

Sunday 7 June 09

Hi,

The run this week is from Muizenberg, as mentioned last week. It’s a classic favourite of our group. Flat and easy - if the Southeaster is not blowing anyway. Superb sea views or sea spray? perhaps with this week’s weather. Bring a coin for a drink in Fish Hoek.

This week’s run:
Start: 07h15 - don’t forget reflective/white gear for the dark please
Start location: Muizenberg Shoprite car park
Distance: 18-20 km, pace: steady +/- 5 min/km - it’s out and back if you want shorter/longer: no problem

See you,
Roger