It's October
October means cooler weather, which is actually perfect running weather. It also means absolutely beautiful mountains and vivid autumn colors. This month in running, we have the Biwa 100, a grueling 100-mile race right on the edge of Lake Biwa. There's also the Backyard Ultra World Championships, which are being held in Gunma. I have also started the challenge of climbing the 100 famous mountains of Japan to try to raise some funds for Liv2Run South Africa.
Join us for Trails in Motion
he Trails In Motion Film Tour is an annual international film and content showcase for the community, by the community, bringing a collection of the finest trail and ultra running films to passionate audiences around the world. Join like-minded trail runners and adventure sports enthusiasts at engaging film festival-styled events as they come together to celebrate the diverse culture of the sport.
​We will be hosting a second screening on the 5th of December 2024 - Save The Date. More details to follow
Latest episode
Sven Musica
​Sven is a father, husband, videographer, photographer, runner and all out adventurer. Sven has run all over South Africa and all over the world. In this episode we talk about Sven's running story and he gives us a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes from a photographer and videographers perspective.
Coach's Corner
Running advice with Prodigal Khumalo
This is a series of bonus episodes where I interview 3 coaches. Episode 1 is with Prodigal Khumalo. The advice is for help in setting running goals and acheiving them. We talk about:
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Starting out as a new runner
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How to set running goals
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Common mistakes that runners make
Prodigal is an Ultra distance runner both on road and trail. He is a Comrades gold medalist and hast won the UTCT 100k twice. He founded ORCAS running academy in Durban, where he coaches and mentors young runners