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Pierre Joubert
Jun 25, 20234 min read
My Barefoot Journey
It’s a trust in Nature’s design combined with a longing to move in nature, naturally.
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Pierre Jordaan
Jun 14, 20239 min read
Setting the Goal for Success
Working with many athletes over the years, I’ve found that proper goal setting really succeeds in driving motivation and commitment.
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Mountain Abandon
May 15, 20238 min read
The Highs and Lows of Heart Rate Training
The pros and cons of heart rate training for mountain, trail and ultra runners.
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nicolette7g
May 10, 20234 min read
Is it too late...
Is it too late...to redeem your athletic-self in the 2nd quarter of the year? If you have similar worries - read on!
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Mountain Abandon
Feb 19, 20236 min read
RPE - Yes, it's NB!
The Role of Subjective Feedback in the Coach-Athlete Relationship and the Importance of RPE as a Measure of Intensity.
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Pierre Jordaan
Jan 1, 20235 min read
We Are All Athletes
If you love to move, then you are an athlete!
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nicolette7g
Jun 27, 20225 min read
A Mountain Abandoned...
The rain gradually became heavier with the drops themselves falling more slowly and gaining opacity… And then it was snowing...
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Pierre Jordaan
Jun 16, 20225 min read
Seeking a Blizzard
But, I needed more. I wanted more! I wanted to understand the weather patterns before a blizzard...
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Mountain Abandon
Jul 22, 20213 min read
From Fear to Finish
We were all in this adventure together from the start, through the months of seemingly endless training, right to the finish line.
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nicolette7g
Jul 16, 20218 min read
The Psychology of the Injured Runner
Prescription of a rehabilitation programme for injury recovery is great. But what of the mental aspects of managing an injury?
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Pierre Jordaan
Jul 14, 20215 min read
Mastering a Line
Experience the uncapped joy of flying down the most technical of trails with the biggest smile, exuding confidence and mastery.
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Pierre Jordaan
Jul 9, 20214 min read
Scrambling
Scrambling - the rather grey area between hiking and climbing - and a fairly extensive grey area at that!
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Pierre Jordaan
Jun 10, 20216 min read
An Icy Housewarming
Finding snow, friendship and a place to call home - for now ; )
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Mountain Abandon
May 5, 20214 min read
My Lesotho Wonderland
After some time to process her UTD160 journey, Lee have decided to provide a little insight into her experience.
This is Lee's story...
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nicolette7g
Mar 5, 20217 min read
The Injured Runner
Dealing with injury is an unpleasant reality for most athletes at some point in their running careers. Here I offer some personal insights.
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Pierre Jordaan
Jan 30, 20215 min read
Solitude
“Happiness is only real when shared.”
And in that moment of inner happiness, shared happiness, I know that it is real and true.
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Pierre Jordaan
Dec 26, 20205 min read
Find Your Run
I realised that I didn't need to own nor be owned. All I needed was to co-exist in a symbiotic relationship with the environment.
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nicolette7g
Dec 18, 20208 min read
Living on the Edge of Golden Gate
Suddenly there materialised an unmistakable form gliding effortlessly alongside me. The magnificent Lammergeier...
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Pierre Jordaan
Dec 16, 20204 min read
Mountain Abandon’s First Trail Day
We can learn from anyone and anything if we just take the time and patience to observe, and always be open to new experiences.
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Pierre Jordaan
Nov 25, 20207 min read
To Finish…
'In ultra running, as in life, we choose our own pain and it is then our responsibility to see it through to the end'
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