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	Protecting Mountains and Water Catchments: WWF South Africa’s Work in the Western Cape The Western Cape is home to some of South Africa’s most iconic landscapes, with towering mountain ranges, pristine fynbos, and vital water catchment areas that support both people and ecosystems.... Read More
	Trail Running at Night: A Guide to Illuminating Your Path Strictly speaking, the first race in the Trail Series® Super League at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is a 'Sunset' run, but even in the deep shadows in the late evening a headlamp will make your... Read More
	The power of purpose: Why having a running goal changes everything The Power of Purpose: Why Having a Running Goal Changes Everything For runners of all levels, from first-timers to seasoned marathoners and ultra runners, having a clear goal can transform the... Read More
	Trail Running in Remote Areas: Best Practices Trail running in remote areas is an exhilarating way to explore nature, build endurance, and find solitude. However, the risks are amplified when venturing far from civilization. Here’s a guide to... Read More
	Festive Season Fitness Holiday season is definitely time for less structured training. Exploration should be your driving force for getting out on the trails, and hill repeats are best postponed until mid-January. But it’s... Read More
	Floods and border closures force TNC to remain in SA in 2022 The bi-annual 5 day, 200km Namibia Crossing wilderness running race from South Africa to Namibia will, as a result of border closures and flood damage, be contained within South Africa’s Richtersveld... Read More
	The Trail Series Super League breaks new ground at Ida's Valley On the 26th February 2022, the Ida’s Valley Nature Area (IVNA) and neighbouring historical Stellenbosch suburb of Ida’s Valley, will play host to it’s first ever trail running race, and in doing so... Read More
	Subscriber offer: Portable power station in the palm of your hand Meet the Jackery. A portable power plant in the palm of your hand. This is not your average power bank, this is lithium-ion powered giving you maximum bang to weight (see a link to the... Read More
	Subscriber offer: 100% natural sanitiser that can be used everywhere So what's 100% natural, stronger than bleach, kills 99.97% of bacteria & viruses, yet is safe and non toxic? Well it's Electrolysed water and now you can make it yourself at home, helping save ... Read More
	Namibia Crossing 2021 Postponed to 2022 It will probably come as no surprise that given the current havoc & uncertainty that COVID-19 continues to wreak, both in South Africa and around the world, the bi-annual Namibia Crossing that... Read More