Monday 4 November 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 09 November 2024: Rhodes Mem Contour Path circuit


Happy Monday Trailers

This Saturday morning 9 November we are heading back to Rhodes Mem, Newlands Forest.Starting at Rhodes Mem top parking lot.https://maps.app.goo.gl/b3429LTRSRQ4Re8w5 (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route details
https://www.strava.com/routes/3222190271945720692 (👈🏽 Click for Strava download)
 Starting from Rhodes Mem top parking we warm up doing a gentle climb up to the Contour Path below Kings Blockhouse. We then take a gentle run along the Contour Path over the Aloe's 400 stairs and Skeleton Gorge Waterfall after which we turn down Smuts track returning back via the Cycle Track and Woodcutters back to our cars.


Rendezvous and Start Time:  

RV at Rhodes Mem top parking at 6:20am ready to start running at 6:30am

If the gate to Rhodes Mem top parking is not open on the day we will park and start from the lower parking, adjusting our route as needed.

Terrain and Distance:


Mostly single track with plenty of "up" to start and undulating running.  

Distance: approx 13kms taking about 2h30 mins 

 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

Margaret
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Friday 1 November 2024

Fw: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 02 November 2024: Green Point lighthouse Lions Head Signal Hill circuit

Happy Friday Trailers!! EmojiEmoji

Our run is ON tomorrow, and the weather looks fine.

There won't be a walking group.

Rendezvous and Start Time:  

RV at  the Green Point Lighthouse (Moullie Point) at 6:20am ready to start running at 6:30am


Good luck to everyone who entered races and challenges this weekend! Emoji

Regards

Samantha


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Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 02 November 2024: Green Point lighthouse Lions Head Signal Hill circuit

Happy Monday Trailers

Sticking to the Atlantic side, we're starting at the Green Point Light house.

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

We follow the Lions Head Path all the way around the bottom of Lions Head.  The 3 Peaks Challenge is on and we should be early enough to miss the runners, but please keep an ear out. We pass the start of the Lions Head hiking trail to head back along the rump of the Lion, at the Kramat we continue to the next parking area.

Here there is an "out and back" option to Signal Hill lookout before turning down towards Bo-Kaap. On our way down we take the first left and then right to the Lion Battery (through the gap in the fence) we find our way to the Noon Gun.  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 lighthouse via the side streets, passed the stadium and through Green Point park (again please be mindful of traffic).

Rendezvous and Start Time:  

RV at  the Green Point Lighthouse at 6:20am ready to start running at 6:30am

Terrain and Distance:


Mostly single track with plenty of "up" to start 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 28 October 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 02 November 2024: Green Point lighthouse Lions Head Signal Hill circuit

Happy Monday Trailers

Sticking to the Atlantic side, we're starting at the Green Point Light house.

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

We follow the Lions Head Path all the way around the bottom of Lions Head.  The 3 Peaks Challenge is on and we should be early enough to miss the runners, but please keep an ear out. We pass the start of the Lions Head hiking trail to head back along the rump of the Lion, at the Kramat we continue to the next parking area.

Here there is an "out and back" option to Signal Hill lookout before turning down towards Bo-Kaap. On our way down we take the first left and then right to the Lion Battery (through the gap in the fence) we find our way to the Noon Gun.  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 lighthouse via the side streets, passed the stadium and through Green Point park (again please be mindful of traffic).

Rendezvous and Start Time:  

RV at  the Green Point Lighthouse at 6:20am ready to start running at 6:30am

Terrain and Distance:


Mostly single track with plenty of "up" to start 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



Sunday 27 October 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Grape Run

 

Hi Trailers

 

Please support TotalSportsVOB by entering the Grape Run on Sunday 17th November 2024.  Distances are 14 km and 21 km.

 

Please note there will be no official Trailers run on the Saturday (16th November)  

 

Details can be found on https://totalsportsvob.co.za/constantia-valley-grape-run/

 

 

Gae, Liz, Lorraine

 

Total Sports VOB Medium Distance
Trail Running Group

Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/

 

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes 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 25 October 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Next Sortie - Sandy Bay Saturday 26 October

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow's run is ON

 

No official walking group

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

 

Meet at the brick-paved parking on Eustagia Way, opposite Brunia Way Hout Bay.  Ready to start running at 6h30.  Please come 10 mins earlier to sign the register and for a run briefing

 

Please be aware there is limited parking, so please try and share lifts with friends, or even park away from the area and walk to the start.  Please be considerate when parking your car.

 

Directions

 

Take the Hout Bay Main Road around the circle into Victoria Road, drive thro' the robots and take the second road to the left into Edgar Road and second road on the right. Into Eustegia Way. Parking area on the left opposite Brunia Way.  

 

 

What to bring  – the usual, water, whistle, warm/waterproof top, sun block, camera, money for the car guard.  Make sure you have your emergency contact details on you.



Run Manager

Gae Tompkins (083 55 696 79)

Total Sports VOB Medium Distance
Trail Running Group

Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/

 

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes 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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