Sunday 17 March 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 23rd March 2024 - Noordhoek Beach to Slangkop Lighthouse

Hi Trailers

This week we are heading to Noordhoek BeachIt's a flat out and back from Noordhoek Beach to Slangkop Lighthouse, or wherever you decide to turn around.

Rendezvous and start time

RV in the main Noordhoek Beach parking lot at the end of Beach Road. Ready to start at 06:45.

Terrain and distance: Distance up to 14 kms depending on the distance before turning around, taking more or less 1 and a half to 2 hours. Hopefully on nice firm sand!

Groups: This is a pack run with regular regroups. We will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps on the morning. 

What to bring: Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

ImportantPlease remember to make sure the people ahead of and behind you are not too far awayThere have been reports of incidences on the beach that we wish to avoid but following the 'safety in numbers' theory. Leaders of each group will ensure that no-one is left too far behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 


Walking group to be confirmed on Friday

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs

  • If you are not well, please stay at home

See you all there!


Neil and Felicity

0837752150

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Friday 15 March 2024

Fw: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 16 March 2024: Lions Head Signal Hill circuit from Mouille Point (Green Point) lighthouse

Happy Friday!

Our run is ON for tomorrow.

There will be a walking group at the same starting point who'll be enjoying the sights of the Prom.

See you there ðŸŒž 

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Happy Monday Trailers

Returning to an ol' fave, we're City and Sea side this Saturday.

Route details
From Mouille Point (Green Point) lighthouse, we warm up along beach road and head up Glengariff Road (please be mindful of traffic).  At the top of Glengariff we hit the trail, put our lungs back in, and turn right to run above Sea Point. 

We follow the Lions Head Path all the way around the bottom of Lions Head, dodging the tourists as we pass the start of the Lions Head hiking trail to head back along the rump of the Lion, right passed the Kramat to the 2nd parking area .
Here we can choose to "out and back" to Signal Hill lookout before turning down towards Bo-Kaap. Taking the first left and then right we find our way to the noon day gun, where we pause to take some pics with the "big guns" and of the view before continuing our way down the side of signal hill.  

We make our way back to the cars down side streets to run through Green Point park and return to the lighthouse (again please be mindful of traffic).

Rendezvous and Start Time:  

RV at  the Moullie Point (Green Point) Lighthouse at 6:25am ready to start running at 6:30am

Terrain and Distance:


Mostly single track with some solid climbing and undulating running.  

Distance: approx 12-13kms taking about 2h30 mins for the Medium Group

Faster Group will follow a similar route with a possible extension decided on the day.
 
Walking Group will be confirmed on Friday.
 
Please Bring:  
whistle, water, a warm /waterproof/windproof top dependent on weather, space blanket and ICE (In Case of Emergency) tag or card   
 
ImportantOur runs are pack runs and may split into 2 or 3 pace groups on the day. Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own.  Routes are subject to deviation on the day.  
  Unfortunately no dogs allowed on our runs.


Have a great week!

Regards

Samantha
0723144341



Monday 11 March 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 16 March 2024: Lions Head Signal Hill circuit from Mouille Point (Green Point) lighthouse

Happy Monday Trailers

Returning to an ol' fave, we're City and Sea side this Saturday.

Route details
From Mouille Point (Green Point) lighthouse, we warm up along beach road and head up Glengariff Road (please be mindful of traffic).  At the top of Glengariff we hit the trail, put our lungs back in, and turn right to run above Sea Point. 

We follow the Lions Head Path all the way around the bottom of Lions Head, dodging the tourists as we pass the start of the Lions Head hiking trail to head back along the rump of the Lion, right passed the Kramat to the 2nd parking area .
Here we can choose to "out and back" to Signal Hill lookout before turning down towards Bo-Kaap. Taking the first left and then right we find our way to the noon day gun, where we pause to take some pics with the "big guns" and of the view before continuing our way down the side of signal hill.  

We make our way back to the cars down side streets to run through Green Point park and return to the lighthouse (again please be mindful of traffic).

Rendezvous and Start Time:  

RV at  the Moullie Point (Green Point) Lighthouse at 6:25am ready to start running at 6:30am

Terrain and Distance:


Mostly single track with some solid climbing and undulating running.  

Distance: approx 12-13kms taking about 2h30 mins for the Medium Group

Faster Group will follow a similar route with a possible extension decided on the day.
 
Walking Group will be confirmed on Friday.
 
Please Bring:  
whistle, water, a warm /waterproof/windproof top dependent on weather, space blanket and ICE (In Case of Emergency) tag or card   
 
ImportantOur runs are pack runs and may split into 2 or 3 pace groups on the day. Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own.  Routes are subject to deviation on the day.  
  Unfortunately no dogs allowed on our runs.


Have a great week!

Regards

Samantha
0723144341



Monday 4 March 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 9TH MARCH 2024 - NO RUN

Hi Trailers,

There's no formal Trailers run this week as our club, TotalSports VOB is hosting the annual Constantia Village 15km. Please support the race if you would like a leg-stretch. Entries here: https://www.racetraq.co.za/product/constantia-village-15km-2024/

See you somewhere on the mountain on 16th March!

Regards,
Lorraine



The Constantia Village TotalSports VOB 15km Road Race

GENERAL INFORMATION
Limit on entries : 3000 entries
Start : The Constantia Village Shopping Centre
Date: 9th March 2024
Start Time: 06:15
Finish : Alphen Common
Cut-off : 150 minutes
Tog bag facility : A tog bag facility will be available. Runners must mark their togbags with the tag provided.
Refreshments : Water will be provided in cups along the route. Runners are advised to carry their own hydration packs or water bottles.
Parking : Limited parking is available at and around The Constantia Village
Ablution facilities : Toilets will be available at the Alphen Common, and in Constantia Village from 5:00am

ENTRIES AND REGISTRATION
Registration will be between 14:00 and 18:00 on Thursday 7th of March, and between 11:00 and 18:00 on Friday 8th March in the centre court (opposite Kauai) in Constantia Village shopping centre. Collection on race day will be available At Constantia Village from 5:00 to 6:00
No refunds will be given on entry fees or donations. Online substitutions are possible at no charge prior to 2 March 2024.

SPOT PRIZES AND LUCKY DRAW
All entrants qualify for valuable spot prizes provided by The Constantia Village tenants.


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Friday 1 March 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Tomorrow's run East Fort is ON

Hi Trailers
Tomorrow's run is ON.
Weather coolish with a breeze, bring appropriate gear and water please.
Meet 6.25am in Hout Bay parking lot lifesaver's hut.

Allison Lamb
Cell: 083 983 7152


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Sunday 25 February 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Sat 2 March: East Fort

Hi Trailers!
This week we return to Hout Bay for a mix of trail and road.

Route Overview
We'll warm up with a smooth road run to the start of the trail at East Fort. We'll start up the mountain on the trail at the Fort and continue up the jeep track until we reach the split to the higher contour path, where we may break into differing speed groups. We'll end up at Blackburn Ravine and follow the contour path towards Chapmans Peak.  At approximately 7km, the longer/faster group may extend the run up to the summit of Chapmans Peak. The relaxed group will head down to Chapmans Peak drive for the road-sprint back to our cars.

Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and tar.  
+- 12 kms taking about 2h00 - 2h30mins (possibly longer if you take the Chapmans Peak extension)

Rendezvous and Start Time
RV in the parking area at the bottom of Chapman's Peak Drive, near the Life Saving club, at 06:25 ready to start at 06:30 (sunrise-ish).

Walking Group arranged via WhatApp group.

Please bring:
A whistle, WATER (remember a trail 12km can take longer than a road 12km), a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

See you there!

Allison Lamb
Cell: 083 983 7152


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Friday 23 February 2024

RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 24 February 2024: Helderberg Nature Reserve (ENTRY FEE - R20/car; R30/adult; R20/senior citizen)

Morning trailers

 

Tomorrow's run is ON.

 

Weather is predicted to be cool and overcast with a strong breeze. Perfect running weather!

 

Please come prepared for all weather

 

See you at the info centre ready to run at 8am

liz

 

From: Liz Brash <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:27 PM
To: 'tmtrailers@googlegroups.com' <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 24 February 2024: Helderberg Nature Reserve (ENTRY FEE - R20/car; R30/adult; R20/senior citizen)

 

Hi Trailers

 

Next Saturday we're going visiting! Helderberg Nature Reserve is a great place for a run or a walk. There are lots of routes going up or down the mountain. Not much flat.

The reserve opens at 7h30 and there's usually a queue to get in so we'll start at 8am

Route

Longer route: We'll start at the info centre and run clockwise up to Sugarbird, turn right until protea turnoff, turn left up Protea, left and around Leopard's Loop turning down at Dark Gorge, cross the river and run down Waboom turning right on to Watsonia for a bit, left on to Protea and left on to Sugarbird to get home.

Shorter route: The same start but continue round Protea (don't turn up Leopard's Loop). Protea will take you down to Sugarbird which will bring you home.

Rendezvous and start time.

It is 52km from Plumstead and takes 45 minutes to get there on the N2, will be less from the north.

The reserve opens at 7h30 and there's usually a queue to get in. Find some parking and meet at the Info centre ready to run at 8am

Terrain & Distance

Mostly jeep track with some single track on the longer route. Lots of ascent and descent.

Very runnable.

Flat only around the dam

  • Shorter run is around 8km – extra loops can be done from Sugarbird.
  • Longer run is around 12km – extra loops or short cuts are available.

Directions and costs:

Entry fees:

  • R20/car  (recommend that you drive together with someone)
  • R30/adult less than 60 years old
  • R20/senior citizen 60 or older

Directions:

What to bring 

Enough water for hot weather, appropriate clothes for possible misty, windy weather, whistlea space blanket and your ICE information

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate gear, water and food.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

  • Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
  • If you are not well, please stay at home

 Liz Brash

082 893 8617

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Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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Saturday 17 February 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 24 February 2024: Helderberg Nature Reserve (ENTRY FEE - R20/car; R30/adult; R20/senior citizen)

Hi Trailers

 

Next Saturday we're going visiting! Helderberg Nature Reserve is a great place for a run or a walk. There are lots of routes going up or down the mountain. Not much flat.

The reserve opens at 7h30 and there's usually a queue to get in so we'll start at 8am

Route

Longer route: We'll start at the info centre and run clockwise up to Sugarbird, turn right until protea turnoff, turn left up Protea, left and around Leopard's Loop turning down at Dark Gorge, cross the river and run down Waboom turning right on to Watsonia for a bit, left on to Protea and left on to Sugarbird to get home.

Shorter route: The same start but continue round Protea (don't turn up Leopard's Loop). Protea will take you down to Sugarbird which will bring you home.

Rendezvous and start time.

It is 52km from Plumstead and takes 45 minutes to get there on the N2, will be less from the north.

The reserve opens at 7h30 and there's usually a queue to get in. Find some parking and meet at the Info centre ready to run at 8am

Terrain & Distance

Mostly jeep track with some single track on the longer route. Lots of ascent and descent.

Very runnable.

Flat only around the dam

  • Shorter run is around 8km – extra loops can be done from Sugarbird.
  • Longer run is around 12km – extra loops or short cuts are available.

Directions and costs:

Entry fees:

  • R20/car  (recommend that you drive together with someone)
  • R30/adult less than 60 years old
  • R20/senior citizen 60 or older

Directions:

What to bring 

Enough water for hot weather, appropriate clothes for possible misty, windy weather, whistlea space blanket and your ICE information

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate gear, water and food.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

  • Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
  • If you are not well, please stay at home

 Liz Brash

082 893 8617

 ***

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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Friday 16 February 2024

Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS TMT Sat 17 February 2024 Table Mountain Front Face

Happy Friday,

Tomorrow run is ON! Perfect weather for it, a bit cooler in the morning.

There will NOT be an official walking group, but there will be a relaxed group.

Rendezvous and start time
RV in the upper Kloof Nek parking area at the foot of Tafelberg Rd on your left. Ready to start at 06h00.

How to get there?  
Drive up Kloof Nek Rd to the top and follow the signs to the Cable Station. After turning left onto Tafelberg Rd you will see a parking area on your left, it has two levels, turn left into the upper level.

See you tomorrow

Joanne
0827400333



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From: Joanne Boswell <boswell.joanne@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS TMT Sat 17 February 2024 Table Mountain Front Face
To: <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>


Hi Trailers!

Table Mountain North Face Traverse

Route
A straightforward out and back run along the scenic trail across the North Face of Table Mountain to Oppelskop and return. 

Rendezvous and start time
RV in the upper Kloof Nek parking area at the foot of Tafelberg Rd on your left. Ready to start at 06h00.

How to get there?  
Drive up Kloof Nek Rd to the top and follow the signs to the Cable Station. After turning left onto Tafelberg Rd you will see a parking area on your left, it has two levels, turn left into the upper level.

Terrain and distance
A good fairly steep climb to the upper contour path below Kloof Corner ridge then along the undulating single mountain contour trail which runs across the North face overlooking the City.  
Once up on the contour path there are a few modest gradients and most of it is along a single gravel and rocky trail with occasional precipitous short stretches but the route is easy to follow.  Distance about 12-14 kms taking more or less about 2hrs 30m.

Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps on the morning. 
The Walking Group to be confirmed on Friday.

Dogs
Please note that Totalsports VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.   
Leaders of each group will ensure that no-one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 


See you all there!
Joanne
0827400333



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Monday 12 February 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS TMT Sat 17 February 2024 Table Mountain Front Face

Hi Trailers!

Table Mountain North Face Traverse

Route
A straightforward out and back run along the scenic trail across the North Face of Table Mountain to Oppelskop and return. 

Rendezvous and start time
RV in the upper Kloof Nek parking area at the foot of Tafelberg Rd on your left. Ready to start at 06h00.

How to get there?  
Drive up Kloof Nek Rd to the top and follow the signs to the Cable Station. After turning left onto Tafelberg Rd you will see a parking area on your left, it has two levels, turn left into the upper level.

Terrain and distance
A good fairly steep climb to the upper contour path below Kloof Corner ridge then along the undulating single mountain contour trail which runs across the North face overlooking the City.  
Once up on the contour path there are a few modest gradients and most of it is along a single gravel and rocky trail with occasional precipitous short stretches but the route is easy to follow.  Distance about 12-14 kms taking more or less about 2hrs 30m.

Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps on the morning. 
The Walking Group to be confirmed on Friday.

Dogs
Please note that Totalsports VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.   
Leaders of each group will ensure that no-one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 


See you all there!
Joanne
0827400333



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