Taking the gold at MUT: Landie’s story.

Taking the gold at MUT: Landie’s story.

In May, when it was announced that the George Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) would also present a marathon distance in addition to the already existing 60k and 25k options, the idea grew in my mind that I could use it as long run preparation for my goal race, Whale of...
On mental toughness

On mental toughness

For those in the running world, feeling uncomfortable and yet refusing to stop is a regular occurrence. As humans, we have always wanted to push our boundaries. In order to do so, we will undoubtedly reach times where everything in us will beg to stop or give up....
New world record by Christiaan and AJ!

New world record by Christiaan and AJ!

World record: Most vertical distance in 24 hours by a team – 14 ascents in 20 hours (total ascent 19 376m). Platteklip Gorge, Table Mountain: Christiaan Greyling & AJ Calitz Previous record: 13 ascents in 24 hours. Why did we do it? So we decided to take on...
Man vs mountain: Christiaan’s 100km UTD

Man vs mountain: Christiaan’s 100km UTD

My fascination with the Giants’ Cup trail started in 2014, when we were on holiday in the area. I ran from the hotel, Premier Resort Sani Pass, back to Castleburn, where we stayed. It’s a 30km stretch on the route. Somewhere on the trail a met a guy named Spurgeon,...