Three groups were quickly formed and the usual formal advice given by Gaeleen before setting off on our way. The first few kilometres were pleasantly shady and allowed us to warm up gently. The recovery group caught up with the main group at the first regroup position, which made us feel like real athletes. However, this meeting was the last time we breathed the dust from the heels of the Spartans. We did however, meet the walkers about a kilometre from the end of the run, and exchanged some pleasantries with them before leaving them to ramble down the last single track as we jogged down through the proteas.
At this time of year, the flora in Silvermine can be quite exciting. We spotted quite a few bright crassula (thanks to Liz for identifying them) amongst the otherwise muted greens and greys of the dry mountain growth.
Back at the cars, Garmins, Endomondos and Stravas were compared and combined and it was agreed that the main group did 15.05 km in a speedy 2h 25min; the recovery group did 11.8 km in a slightly slower 2h 15 min with the walk/run group hot on their heels with 11.4 km in 2h 20min!
Welcome to new member Bonny from JHB, who was only in CPT for a couple of days before joining up with us, and other new members whose names are still to be learned.
Congratulations to Liz Brash and Neil Gerbers who completed 75 sorties and have earned purple t-shirts.
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| Route details and profile for main group. |
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| Perfect day out to play with some filters on landscapes. Thanks Bonny for this great pic. |
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| The famous crassulas. |
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| The main group at the amphitheatre |
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| The recovery group at the amphitheatre. |
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