This week's run proved to me once again that trail runners are an amazing bunch of people and taught us some valuable lessons!
Autumn is here! The sun wasn't up yet, the air was cool and the wind was freezing at the start at Constantia Nek. Richard left first with his small group of 4 other fast runners. There was no slow group and 18 runners in the medium group.
We eased down the tar and then started the slow slog up Vlakkenberg, made easier by the stunning scenery and the beautiful light as the sun came up. Despite the cool weather, jackets were shed rapidly!
After reaching the top, the decent into the valley was welcome. The sunny patches on the other side were the goal.
After regrouping in the valley, we climbed up (again!) to the tar road leading to the mast.
After a brief jog up the tar, we turned off onto single track again and jogged through to Picnic Rock. The fast group would have passed picnic rock and run round almost to the Manganese Mines before turning back, but we couldn't see them at all!
The views were good and a group photo was taken, but we got really cold when we stopped so we didn't stay long.
Back down the valley to the Bokkemanskloof turnoff.
This path has got really overgrown since we were last here but it is a wonderful run.
Halfway down the kloof, Judy slipped off the path and did some major damage to her ankle. Here is where I am so proud to be part of this group as everyone stopped their run to see how they could help.
She was going into shock, so in no time we had her ankle immobilised with a buff (an essential piece of equipment), raised her leg, someone had an energy bar for some sugar (good to have extra food for emergencies) , and she put on her top (always run with a long sleeved top).
We were in the shade and it was cold standing still, so Natalie offered her space blanket (never run without this).
Lorraine had the @safetymountain app on her phone and contacted them immediately for assistance (always run with a cellphone and this app is a life saver). They contacted Metro Search and Rescue. Initially they offered the helicopter but once Judy was feeling stronger she was convinced she could be helped out as the path was very technical, so Metro kept in contact with Lorraine to monitor the situation.
By this time the fast group had arrived. Jeannine - medic - assessed the injury and said we had done the right things. Richard and Steven, together with Neil decided to help her down. George also ran back to see how he could help.
Geoff had run back with the majority of the group to prevent them freezing and was going to come up to the concrete road with his car to pick her up.
Different ways of assisting Judy were tried, but the most successful was a piggyback offered by Steven!
We took it slowly, Judy was surprisingly cheerful as was Steven and eventually reached the road where Geoff picked her up.
Thanx to everyone who was there for moral-support and assistance. Thanks to @safetymountain and Metro Search & Rescue for support and monitoring
Lots of lessons learnt - as per above comments. Always think of what you may need if things go wrong!
Footnote: Judy has fractured her fibula and may need surgery. We are thinking of her and hope everything goes well
Autumn is here! The sun wasn't up yet, the air was cool and the wind was freezing at the start at Constantia Nek. Richard left first with his small group of 4 other fast runners. There was no slow group and 18 runners in the medium group.
We eased down the tar and then started the slow slog up Vlakkenberg, made easier by the stunning scenery and the beautiful light as the sun came up. Despite the cool weather, jackets were shed rapidly!
After reaching the top, the decent into the valley was welcome. The sunny patches on the other side were the goal.
After regrouping in the valley, we climbed up (again!) to the tar road leading to the mast.
After a brief jog up the tar, we turned off onto single track again and jogged through to Picnic Rock. The fast group would have passed picnic rock and run round almost to the Manganese Mines before turning back, but we couldn't see them at all!
The views were good and a group photo was taken, but we got really cold when we stopped so we didn't stay long.
Back down the valley to the Bokkemanskloof turnoff.
This path has got really overgrown since we were last here but it is a wonderful run.
Halfway down the kloof, Judy slipped off the path and did some major damage to her ankle. Here is where I am so proud to be part of this group as everyone stopped their run to see how they could help.
She was going into shock, so in no time we had her ankle immobilised with a buff (an essential piece of equipment), raised her leg, someone had an energy bar for some sugar (good to have extra food for emergencies) , and she put on her top (always run with a long sleeved top).
We were in the shade and it was cold standing still, so Natalie offered her space blanket (never run without this).
Lorraine had the @safetymountain app on her phone and contacted them immediately for assistance (always run with a cellphone and this app is a life saver). They contacted Metro Search and Rescue. Initially they offered the helicopter but once Judy was feeling stronger she was convinced she could be helped out as the path was very technical, so Metro kept in contact with Lorraine to monitor the situation.
By this time the fast group had arrived. Jeannine - medic - assessed the injury and said we had done the right things. Richard and Steven, together with Neil decided to help her down. George also ran back to see how he could help.
Geoff had run back with the majority of the group to prevent them freezing and was going to come up to the concrete road with his car to pick her up.
Different ways of assisting Judy were tried, but the most successful was a piggyback offered by Steven!
We took it slowly, Judy was surprisingly cheerful as was Steven and eventually reached the road where Geoff picked her up.
Thanx to everyone who was there for moral-support and assistance. Thanks to @safetymountain and Metro Search & Rescue for support and monitoring
Lots of lessons learnt - as per above comments. Always think of what you may need if things go wrong!
Footnote: Judy has fractured her fibula and may need surgery. We are thinking of her and hope everything goes well
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