Monday 30 October 2017

FEEDBACK Saturday 4th November - Noordhoek Beach

After the last couple of weeks' mountainous trails, we opted for our flattest route this week.
The old shipwreck - compulsory photo-op

A small group of regulars met at Noordhoek Beach parking lot on a rather overcast but calm day. Since the fastest of our usual runners were all otherwise occupied with Trail du Mont Rochelle or the Three Peaks Challenge, the faster few Mediums led the way today, with Neil and Jo hitting a 5:30m/km pace as they approached the mid-way turnaround point.

Lots of stretching and Jane Fonda inspired posing followed before we turned and headed back at a more leisurely pace. The two groups met up at the rockiest part of the beach and the colours of the t-shirts were so strikingly colourful against the grey morning that we organised ourselves into a rainbow for a combined group picture.

We arrived back at the cars in less than 90 minutes and headed home in plenty of time for Neil to catch the rugby.


 
The Main and Relaxed groups met at the rocky outcrop and post for a rainbow photo



Monday 23 October 2017

FEEDBACK SAT 28 Oct 2017 - East Fort Route

What a perfect way to start the day!! 

Views in every direction, sun shining, no wind and the mountain covered in flowers of all colours, shapes and sizes.  There were 26 of us altogether who raced up Chappies to Eastfort desperate to get onto that lovely mountain.

The fast group took off only to be seen at the end – not sure how far they went but must have been a fair distance as Geoff looked ‘shattered’ when they got back. 

According to Gae medium group ran 12.5km up along ravine and down again and our very relaxed group climbed, walked and jogged about 8.5 km.


By all the smiling faces I think everyone had a good time.

Please see our Facebook page for some great photographs!

Monday 16 October 2017

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Table Mountain Trailers - Saturday 21 October 2017 - Constantia Nek, Reservoirs, Smuts track

Hi Trailers, 

This Saturday we'll head out on to the back table, around the reservoirs and back via Smuts Track.

Brief Description of Route

From the Constantia Nek parking area, immediately left up the steps and onto the concrete road past the Overseer's cottage. A jog past the reservoirs and on to the waterworks museum, before heading back via Smuts Track.
 
Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Constantia Nek parking area for the briefing by 6.35 in time start running at 6.45am. Please make sure you confirm your attendance on the register.

Terrain and Distance

A good uphill climb on single track and jeep track. More or less 14 km taking in the region of about 3 hours for the Fast group, and about 12 km for the Medium group. Slow group to be confirmed on Friday. 

Please take note of the longer time for this route. 

What to bring

Water (essential), whistle, warm, wind or waterproof top depending on weather. Space blanket and ICE card/details.

Safety

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.  

Important: Stay with your group. Front Runners wait for the back of your pack.

Dogs

Sorry - no dogs allowed on TMT runs. 


Group leaders will be confirmed.

See you there

Joanne Boswell
0827400333 

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Monday 9 October 2017

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Saturday 14 October 2017 - Satyrium Search Kalk Bay Mountains

Hi Trailers

 

It’s Spring in the Cape Mountains and what a show we have had this year. This week sees us returning to the Kalk Bay Mountains in search of one of the lesser known members of the Orchid family, the Satyrium.

Though spotting this little beauty might be difficult at running pace, we should have fun trying.

 

Rendezvous and Start Time:

Parking Area between to Kalk Bay Station and Cape to Cuba, opposite Kalk Bay CafĂ©. Please arrive at 6h35am for sign-in and briefing. Ready to start at 06h45 am

Route

From Kalk Bay Station Up Norman Road, Ponder Road (steps) on to Boyes Drive. Up the stairs next to the Echo Valley Sign. At the T- junction turn Left. Follow the path till Weary Willy’s.

 

Fast Group

The Fast Group heads up Echo Valley onto the Amphitheatre, then along the Crassula  Path. At the Jeep Track turn right. Ignore the first single track to your left. Take the second Single track to your left, down into a the small valley and back out the other side. At the next Jeep track turn Right. Continue along the Jeep Track to Navy Communication Tower. Pass the tower turn onto the single track leading to the Muizenberg Peak. From Muizenberg Peak Head down to the Plateau where the Fast Group meets up with the Medium Group at the top of Peck’s valley.

 

From the top of peck’s valley. The Fast and Medium Groups  head onto the plateau. Where the single track ahead becomes faint take the clear sandy path to left. Heading past the Old “Silver” Mine to Saint James Peak.

From Saint James Peak head towards Nellie’s Pool. At the Jeep Track turn Left. Short distance then Right on to a single track. Cross the next jeep track passing a stone beacon onto another single track. This leads past Tarturus Cave and Kalk Bay Peak. From hear head down Spes Bona Valley and onto Kalk Bay Station.

 

Medium Group

From Weary Willy’s the Mediums head to Ou Kraal. From Ou Kraal they head up to a Jeep track. Following the Jeep track ignoring all turn offs until reaching Junction Pool. From junction pool the mediums follow the jeep track right until passing the Navy communications tower. From here they head to the top of Peck’s Valley where they join up with the Fast Group.

 

Relaxed Group
To be confirmed on Friday. 

Distance and terrain

Mix of Sandy/Rocky Single Track, Jeep Track, with lots of hills.

Fast Group +/-15km

Medium Group +/-12km

Relaxed Group  +/-8km

 

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 (Check it’s condition please) ICE (In Case Of Emergency) ID - bracelet / tag, card in your backpack.

Dogs
Please note K-Way VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

Run Organiser
Theo Smith

083 579 2069

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.


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Sunday 1 October 2017

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Table Mountain Trailers Sat 7 October Table Mountain Front Face

Hi Trailers!

Table Mountain North Face Traverse

Route
A straight forward out and back run along the scenic trail across the North Face of Table Mountain to Devil’s Peak or a little further (Oppelskop path) and return. 

Rendezvous and Start Time
RV in the upper Kloof Nek parking area at the foot of Tafelberg Rd on your left just after you turn off at the circle. Ready to start at 0645.

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

Terrain and Distance
A good fairly steep climb up 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.

Dogs
Please note that  K-Way 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.

See you all there!
Allison
0839837152



 


 
 
 

K-Way  VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
 
Website:http:// www.kwayvob.co.za <http://www.kwayvob.co.za>
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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.