Running out through the forest thicket along the top forest contour road three quarter through the run leg, I could take a look to my right across bright contrasting white sand with black burnt trees and beyond to a carnival of colour that was the Duesouth Xterra presented by Nissan finish - more than a brilliant sight, it [...]

On some high… Had a great day today at the Xterra in Grabouw, leading out the swim, biking with Conrad and Felix for a while, getting away with Conrad, coming in solo, and staying away on the run for my first national title. Was also the first time anyone’s handed me a South African flag [...]