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Mastering Downhill for good

Heading out into the mountains for a day of technical trails is a recipe for never ending enjoyment but if you hit a downhill unprepared a small slip can lead to a twisted ankle or worse. Lisa Jhung has 4 helpful pieces of advice to help you get comfortable on the downhills.

Most people have tried to ‘choose your line’ (take the path of least resistance). Others have tried looking where they want to run rather than where they don’t. Others still have tried the masterful wide arm swing for extra balance. This is what Lisa Jhung recommends.

Cups be gone!

Following the global trail running initiative started in 2011 in the USA, and continuing the trend of trail running organizers undeniable responsibility to tune into as many ways of being environmentally friendly as possible, all Wildrunner Events from the 1st February 2017 will be “cup-less” events. 

8 Safety tips while Night Running

Whether you enjoy the cooler temperatures or can’t get away from work early enough, night runs are a reality for many people. While you should always be careful while running there are a few things you need to be extra careful about at night. Here are a few rules from Emily Polachek to make it the best run it can be!

1. Be aware.

Lack of time in not an excuse

5 time-management lessons for runners
“If something matters enough to you, you can usually find time for it.”

LSD - The Runners Drug: Long, Slow Distance

Most runners get this wrong – take a read and re-think how you do your LSD
Article by Coach Chris Bruwer

The long, slow distance (LSD) run is the cornerstone of any long distance runner’s training programme.   (One reason why the term “LSD run” is so appropriate is that it is one of the most reliable ways of getting the “runner’s high”).

Why do long slow distance runs?

STATEMENT ON TRAIL RUNNING

07 October 2016 - STATEMENT ON TRAIL RUNNING

The matter of the IAU World Trail Running Championships is currently the topic of discussion and Athletics South Africa has taken note that there is some confusion about the status of Trail Running.

Trail Running cannot be seen as a stand-alone event, but must be recognised for the valuable contribution it makes in bringing variety within ultra-running.

Wildrunner is Hiring!

Administration & Events Co-ordinator

A junior position as an Administration & Events Co-ordinator has become available as Africa’s leading trail running specialist Wildrunner.  This position will be based at the Wildrunner Offices in Westlake, Cape Town, and reporting into the Events Manager.

Wildrunner Event Manager Position open

Wildrunner is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join a small and dedicated team, at the fore-front of trail-running in Southern Africa.

Job Title: Event Manager

Wildrunner is hiring

Two positions have become available in the Wildrunner team, based in the Cape Town office.

If you're interested in becoming a part of our team, check out the positions listed below and get in touch before the relevant deadline.

POSITION 1
Job Title: Media and Content Co-ordinator

What do you want to know #AboutTrail?

In partnership with Spur Steak Ranches, we’re launching a series of short clips where we will try and answer any trail running questions you have… and if we don’t know the answer we’ll get in the experts!

We’ve identified this list of initial topics that we’d like to cover and want to know your questions on these topics.