Team Accomplishments

The 13 Peaks Challenge involves tagging 13 mountain peaks around the Cape Peninsula in Cape Town. James was going for the hardest accolade - finishing the 110 km challenge with over 6,000m of vertical gain in less than 24 hours. The mountain decided to deliver some cold, wind, and sideways rain that wouldn't stop. Despite the weather, James managed to run the entire night alone and tag 8 peaks before calling it due to onset of symptoms of hypothermia. Well done James, and we know you will finish the challenge in the near future!

Tim finished second place at the Cradle Moonlight Trail 10 km race. Living in central Johannesburg, Tim does not have many opportunities to run on trail. This makes his performance that much more impressive! The race was also at night to add even more challenge to the race. Well done Tim!

Rich raced a marathon with a group of friends to celebrate a special Kiwi's 50th birthday! They ran 8 loops of 5-km & change to complete the distance. One of the reasons why I love sport is the community and how many 50 year olds race a marathon to celebrate this milestone? Massive kudos Rich - we are so proud!

Rich smashed a 10-km PB of 38:53 running a solo time trial. He inspired the team with his performance and showed that you don't have to be in a traditional race setting to get a best time. We are so proud of you Rich and can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings.

Another awesome challenge created by the Cape Town trail running community - Colleen completed the Nek 2 Nek 21-km trail challege. Runners had 2 weeks to complete the mountain route that went from Constantia Nek to Kloof Nek. And bonus that it ended at a local restaurant to support small businesses for a take out meal or coffee.

Sue completed the 13 Peaks Challenge - a trail challenge in Cape Town to summit 13 peaks. Sue and a couple other friends started the challenge before lockdown turned people's lives upside down. She showed teamwork and perseverance to complete the challenge! It was so inspiring to see a group of friends support each other and achieve a huge accomplishment in the face of adversity!

Colleen completed the Gone 2 Gone challenge in Cape Town. Runners had the month of July to run the 21 km route from the Patagonia store in downtown to the store in the southern suburbs - and they had to run over the top of the mountain to get there. It brought the trail running community together for a competitive challenge!

22 athletes joined our Hit the Road training program. After shelter-in-place orders lifted, athletes were excited to head back onto the road for some much needed running. They smashed each week's themes including: go the distance; get stronger: hills; speed play; and race weeks!

We had 20+ athletes join our Shelter-in-place training program. It was not easy dealing with the challenge of having to work, care for kids & family, homeschool, and exercise from home - but we rose to the challenge! The team members completed HIIT backyard workouts and strength routines. Fitness was not cancelled!

James was training for a 100-mile mountain ultramarathon when the COVID-19 Pandemic forced him into a 6-week lockdown. He was only allowed to exercise within the confines of his own property. We got creative with workouts, and towards the end of the lockdown James completed a full marathon in his backyard! He reported that it was an extreme mental challenge!

Congrats Faizel and Richard on stellar races at the Constantia Village 15km race. The 15 km distance is great prep for Two Oceans half marathon and also a nice speed session in prep for an ultra marathon.

Congratulations to Paulo for his PB at the Run Hard Columbia Marathon! A retired collegiate level soccer player Paulo finds joy in running now.

Congrats to Mohamed and Reza on racing the Cape Town Cycle Tour. The largest timed cycle race in the world and a stunning route. Mohamed clocked 3:02 even with a puncture and Reza cruised in at 3:38.

Well done to Sean for his 3rd place finish at the Northern Trails Marathon. He ran 3:40 on trail! Coach Rebecca took first place lady and broke the course record for her age group.

Firstly, a huge congratulations to William for being selected to the Western Province team for the Police Service Track and Field Nationals in May! William ran to a 2nd place finish at the Muizenberg Park Run with a time of 18:29. Park Run is a free 5-km timed event each Saturday at a number of locations worldwide. A perfect opportunity to improve your speed and endurance!

Congratulations to Reza, Mohamed, and Aashiek on completing the Century City 10 km! A fast course it provided the perfect preparation for the upcoming Two Oceans half marathon and ultramarathon!

Congratulations to Richard on completing the inaugural Hemel en Aarde Marathon. A hilly and beautiful route through mountains all the way to the sea. Perfect preparation for the Comrades Marathon!

Congratulations to Waheed on racing the Slave Route Challenge 21-km. He surprised himself with a time of 1:31 on a very hilly and challenging course. And well done to Faizel on racing the 10-km race. All the hills of the 21-km race but in half the distance! Great preparation for the Two Oceans Half Marathon coming up in April!!

Congratulations to Richard on completing the Peninsula Half Marathon Race! He used is as part of a big training weekend in his preparation for the Comrades Marathon in June - the largest ultramarathon in the world! Well done Richard!

Congratulations to William on his 2nd place finish in the 5km at the Police Service Provincial Trials! He also placed 4th in the 1500m. We find out next week if he will travel to the National Champs.

Congrats Aashiek, William, Mohamed, and Waheed on smashing the Top Form 10 km! These runners are prepping for races ranging from 5km to ultra marathon distances. A 10km race effort is a fantastic addition to any running programme no matter what distance you are training for!

Well done to Mohamed on a blazing fast time of 2 hours 34 minutes at the Paarl Cycle Tour (98 km)! He executed an awesome race in hot conditions and also a flawless nutrition plan!

Well done to Richard and William on completing the Spartan Harriers Firgrove Challenge! Richard ran two minutes faster than last year's race in the 21 km distance. William had an amazing comeback to racing with a 36:50 10 km time.

Well done to Aashiek and Richard on racing the Red Hill Classic! This race is 36 km and includes two big climbs. It is fantastic preparation for the hilly road ultramarathons including Two Oceans Marathon and Comrades Marathon. Keep up the great work!!

Well done to Mohamed on conquering some massive hills at the Hohenort 15 km road race! He is simultaneously training for the Cape Town Cycle Tour and the Two Oceans Half Marathon. An amazing athlete at not just one sport but two!

Well done to Sean and his team for taking 3rd place overall in the Frosty 50 km relay race! Each relay member took one 12.5 km loop around Salem Lake in the rain and mud. Sean ran his leg in a lightning fast 51:46!

Congrats to Waheed on a 10km PB at the Growthpoint Sundowner 10km! 2019 was a huge year for him ticking off best times at the 5km, 10km, half marathon, and marathon distances.

Congrats to James on completing the hot, tough, and technical Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 km race! The challenging 17 hour cut-off was a central component to his training program and racing plan. He executed his training and racing perfectly to achieve a lofty goal. We are so proud James!

Well done to Zameer and his team for completing the Double Century cycle race. The entire team finished together as planned, and Zameer reported feeling strong and comfortable for the entire 200 km of the race. This is a huge step as he continues to train for Ironman South Africa in March 2020!

Congrats Colleen on a Three Peaks Challenge finish! This is an iconic ultramarathon race where participants summit Devil's Peak, Maclear's Beacon, and Lion's Head - and have to run back into the center of town after each summit! Colleen smashed the race after a dissapointment at the Otter trail race in October. She showed class and determination to overcome and persevere!

Congrats to Sean on a 3rd place finish at the Triple Lakes Trail Race! He took advantage of the smooth and flowy singletrack to smash a 3:35 at the marathon distance. That would be a great road marathon time, and Sean did this on trail. Well done Sean!

Congrats to Waheed on a sub 1:30 half marathon at the Gun Run! Waheed had the perfect build up to Cape Town marathon and carried his fitness and speed into the half marathon just a few weeks after the marathon. Awesome job Waheed!

Team members Aashiek, Waheed, Martin, and Sue took on the Cape Town Marathon. Aashiek smashing a 2:57 and an over 30-minute PB was just awe-inspiring! Waheed running a 3:23 obliterating his 3:30 goal. Martin coming in at 3:58 with his sub- 4 hour goal achieved. And Sue, pushing through to finish after a suffering some big challenges in the week leading up to the race. Inspiring stuff!

Congrats to team member James on completing the Cederberg Traverse 65 km distance! This race is extremely remote with no cell phone reception and very little aid stations. But it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, and James came away with a finish, an amazing experience, and great training for his Ultra Trail Cape Town race coming up in December.

Congrats to team member Richard on his marathon PB at the Berlin Marathon- 3:07! Richard has raced all over the world and is on a mission to race 'the big 5' marathons in the world. He has now completed NYC, London, & Berlin. Stay tuned for Boston and Chicago!