Feedback: Saturday 11 February

drizzle to start with     

 Despite the prospect of rain 20 turned out for our run.   We almost had 4 less as a certain V did not read the e-mail and directed their car driver to the wrong car-park!   Luckily her error was corrected just in time. Given that we were to try out a new and precipitous route which would be somewhat tougher and longer than usual we split into two groups-
 a flatter/shorter/easier group led by Fay and the rest who opted for the high road. 

At the foot of the ascent up Kasteelspoort the groups parted company and we headed uphill. 


Initially it was overcast with low cloud and some drizzle but as we got higher the weather improved.  

We regrouped at the 

the flat rock overlooking Camps bay and then more fast hiking upwards.

Regroup!

As we emerged out of the ravine the sun came out and we proceeded along the trail southwards.  Later we ran into Deon Middlekoop and group who were heading in the opposite direction.   Quick photo opportunity not to be missed.


After running some way it struck me that we had overshot our next waypoint.  A quick check of the GPS confirmed the navigation error so we turned about and had to run back about 600m.    My apologies.

More uphill

Having found the top of Corridor ravine it was then downhill.  Dave showed the way with some impressive slipping and sliding bumwork!


Having regained the pipe track without too muck hassle it was a good run back to the car park. 


Altogether 14kms taking us just over 3hrs moving time but closer to 3hrs 40 with stops and regroups.  


Certainly one of our more robust routes but one we can revisit in future. 

At the top of Kasteels looking out over te South Atlantic Ocean

This was also Fay Linder's 25th sortie with us so she is now entitled to wear the prized Rd Tee shirt.  Well done Fay and thank you for all your sterling work with the slower runners. 


And welcome to an Australian visitor  Jessica Privett,  Hope you will join us again before you head off to Angola. 

The dreaded Blister Bush

Regroup with Deon Middelkoop and partners

Slip & Slide down Corridor

The allure of Trail Running!