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Roar at the clutter

One of my fondest trail memories is one early Saturday morning run on the contour path of Table Mountain, in a wild storm with lashing wind and thunderous rain.

I was out with Chris Sole, an early pioneer of SA mountain running, who was all quads and abs (and smiles).

Running with Chris from time to time was a real treat for me because he was so knowledgeable, generous, and positive. A more humble and accomplished trail champion I’ve not met.

Also, he slowed to his walking pace to accommodate my sprinting pace.

No exaggeration there – Chris won the unforgiving Table Mountain Race (one of

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