Hitting Rock Bottom

PART 1 (Because this has been a long haul and I have so much to share) On top of the world one minute, rock bottom the next. How quickly things can change, in sport nothing is a given! My mentor always said to me , it’s easy getting to the top, the difficult...

My African Dream

Approaching the blue carpet, the finish line in sight- I glanced quickly at my stopwatch, 2:34.38. A warm wave of emotions shot to the surface. A personal best and my first SA Marathon title. The words of my coach at breakfast played over and over in my mind. “You...

What it Means to be Gold

Gold label status is the highest standard which is awarded for both races and athletes. All IAAF Gold Label Road Races must have an ‘international elite field’ with a minimum of 6 men and 6 women from the relevant level, this international aspect brings more...