When asked what my motivation is for participating in extreme desert running events since 2010, my answer is two-fold. Yes, there is the personal challenge and satisfaction of completing these races. But the main reason for my participation is to raise money, support and awareness for NGOs and social causes at the forefront of addressing... Continue Reading →
29 June 2017. I only fell asleep in the early hours of the morning as the last runners completed the Long Stage. I didn’t sleep much, maybe because of the excitement of my special run the previous day and knowing my time in the Simpson Desert was coming to an end. We woke up to... Continue Reading →
28 June 2017 - The Long Stage. The Long Stage is the ultimate test of a multi-stage desert race. By now you are already tired after running long distances on consecutive days, and you still have to conquer, both mentally and physically, the longest distance of the race. The Long Stage during the Big Red... Continue Reading →
27 June 2017. Another stage is done. I finished today's 31km in 4h17, joint eighth. Although a shorter stage compared to the previous three days, it was another day of relentless sand and sand dune running. My feet are really tender and not in good shape, but now it is just "vasbyt" to the end.... Continue Reading →
26 June 2017. The third stage of the 2017 Big Red Run is done, but it was a tough day at the office. I finished the 42km in 5h28 and eighth overall today. We crossed close to 30 sand dunes and combined with running through open veld my feet and legs took a hammering today.... Continue Reading →
25 June 2017. The second stage of the 2017 Big Red Run is over. I finished the 42km stage in 4h44, another fifth place. Today was much cooler compared to yesterday, with more runnable sections. However, we finished with a tough 3km sand dune section at the end. My feet and body are still in... Continue Reading →
24 June 2017. I always try and keep the first day of multi-stage desert race as simple as possible - don’t get injured or blisters, get used to eating and drinking the stuff in your bag, and make it to the finish in one piece. Simply put, settle in and then take it from there.... Continue Reading →
23 June 2017. Greetings from Birdsville. Only one day to go before the start of 2017 Big Red Run.
'G'day mate!' I have arrived in Adelaide following my overnight flight from Johannesburg and a short stopover in Perth. It’s great to be finally in Australia, and with just four days to go before the start of the Big Red Run, I’m both excited and slightly nervous about the challenge that lies ahead. I will... Continue Reading →
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