TRAIL

#TRAILEVENTS

UTCT

WESTERN CAPE 1 December 2018

About halfway through the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100km, Emily Hawgood (Zimbabwe) and Chris Mocko (USA) leave Llandudno and make their way along Sandy Bay's coastline before tackling Suther Peak (dubbed Suffer Peak by the race director).

Emily went on the win the women's race in 11h49min, placing seventh overall, no doubt spurred by the lekker boude on display. Chris was the quickest American, finishing 11th man almost an hour after Emily.

We asked Emily for comment on the experience and she said, "UTCT is definitely

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from TRAIL

TRAIL2 min read
Lekker Lekker Lekker!
South Africa lost a unique and much-loved voice in October 2021. Carel Bezuidenhoud, better known as Raasbekkie, was synonymous with many of South Africa’s favourite running and cycling events. His big smile, soulful serenading, and a seemingly endle
TRAIL3 min read
4 Cool Hot Day Runs
Andy Wesson is an avid trail explorer from Port Elizabeth. The new trails at Hayterdale are marvellous. If running in mid-summer is hot, you know Addo will be pure swelter! Thank goodness for forests and streams to keep things cool, and this brand-ne
TRAIL6 min readDiet & Nutrition
Mexican Wave
DEON BRAUN is exploring ways to live a healthier, more Nature-centred life through permaculture. Have you ever bonked on a trail? No, not that kind. Any endurance athlete knows that bonking – also known as hitting the wall due to low blood sugar – is

Related