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TNC 2021 opens

We have all been frustrated trying to tell friends & loved ones about a running experience we have had; be it that crisp morning sunrise run on your favorite trail, or a particular race or event...
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How to fake trail running

How to Fake Trail Running Ok, so we have got our three hours of daily outdoor exercise to play with, but our mountains remain out of bounds. It is a little bleak, but we’re going to stick with the...
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Numb

This amazing poem was written by a friend of Wildrunner who wishes to remain anonymous.  Enjoy & share!  Numb Another day dawning in my hamster wheel Too early in the morning, not sure how I feel...
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Covid-19 impact on Wildrunner events

Late last night most of us witnessed our President declaring a state of emergency in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic that is spreading like a wildfire throughout the world.  With this...
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What I wish I knew about Trail Running

What I Wish They Had Told Me Words by Kim Stephens Crossing over to trail from road running, or taking up trail running as a brand new hobby can take some adjustments, and there are surprises beyond...
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Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge 2020

Hosted by Wildrunner, the BOS Sport Mountain Challenge Series, is the only one of its kind in South Africa. A tough, pure mountain running series made up of three separate races; the Jonkershoek...
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Cross training for Trail Runners

We all KNOW we should be doing it, and it feels like everyone else IS, but what exactly is IT and where do we start? The hills are alive with misinformation, hype and training trends, so we took our...
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Race Rituals

Runners share… a lot. We share long journeys on the trails, we share life stories, toilet breaks, emergency medical gear and, at a push, we’ll share our secret refuges or lesser known trails. But we...
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Why Trail Running is like Rock ‘n Roll

Rock ‘n Roll originated and evolved in the US during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It was ostensibly a hot melting pot of gospel, jump blues, jazz, rhythm & blues and country music. It was pre-...
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Running highlights of 2019

There are years that come along and redefine certain arenas; 2019 was one for the running books. Here is a look back at a handful of the utterly memorable moments, plot twists, triumphs and tragedies...
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