The Running Voyager
By Linda
The Running VoyagerMar 13, 2021
Jack Davis
In this episode, we get to know Jack, our discussion spans from how he met his wife to what is entailed in being a race director of one of South Africa's iconic ultramarathons. Our discussion touches on Jack's first-place finish at the MacMac 100 miler as well as his podium finish alongside Martin Malherbe at the ADDO 100 Miler.
Wandisile Nongodlwana
Wandisile has run Marathons all over the world including Chicago, Toronto and Paris. Apart from road, Wandi is also a serious trail runner with several podium finishes and he is currently leading the Backyard Ultra series of races with 2 wins.
In this interview, we discuss how Wandi started running, skills for conquering the Backyard Ultra format of races, his life philosophy, what running means to him, as well as his goals for the future.
Brett Florens - Switching Addictions from Alcohol and Drugs to Running
Anele Bans
Anele Bans is an Elite Ultra Distance Runner sponsored by Hoka One One (through Inkhambi Distribution). Anele has numerous running achievements. In this episode, we discuss Anele's race at his first 100 miler, the Addo Elephant Trail Run, where he placed 5th. We also talk about The 13 Peaks Challenge as well as his plans for the future.
Links
- https://www.ikhambi.co.za/hoka-one-one/
- https://addo.run/
- https://13peaks.co.za/
-https://www.facebook.com/anelebansOCR
Liesl Koch - The Importance of a Running Community
René Vollgraaff
To read more about René: trailmag.co.za/rene-vollgraaff-2020-interview/
René's Facebook: www.facebook.com/rene.vollgraaff.9
René’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/renevollgraaff/?hl=en
Fred Richardson
Fred Richardson is the founder and head coach at Mindful Runner. Fred is a certified running coach personal trainer and adventure guide. Fred lives in Johannesburg South Africa with his partner and their two dogs. This episode focuses on the importance of having a coach and the need to take time to choose a coach that suits your personality and running goals.
+ www.mindfulrunner.co.za
+ Instagram @mindfulrunner
+ Facebook @MindfulRunnerJHB
Nontuthuko Mgabhi
Nontuthuko Mgabhi is an absolute Powerhouse! Her running journey started when a friend invited her for a 10km walk and she has never looked back. Nontu is the first African woman to run 7 Marathons on 7 continents in 7 days (The World Marathon Challenge). She is currently training for the Marathon des Sables. Nontu has also managed to raise R1.7 million Rands for Khiphinkunzi Primary School at Dukuduku area in Mtubatuba (KwaZulu Natal, South Africa) through her running endeavours.
Links: Nontu's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nontuthuko.mgabhi To donate: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/khiphinkunzi-primary The Alchemist (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0061122416 Marathon De Sables: https://www.marathondessables.com/en World Marathon Challenge: https://www.runfuntravel.com/event.php?e=68 A New Earth (Book): https://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963 Everest (Movie): Available on www.netflix.com
Dave Funnell (Part 2 of 2)
Dave Funnell (Part 1 of 2)
Dave describes himself as a middle-aged runner who started running by chance because a friend dragged him along to a Parkrun at the age of 48. Since then Dave has had running adventures spanning from local Parkruns to far off places such as Chamonix. In this interview, we get to know a bit more about Dave and he gives us detailed outlines of his most memorable racing adventures, including Skyrun, 9 Freedom day Parkruns, Comrades, Two Oceans Ultra, Ultra-Trail Cape Town, Mac Mac 100 miler, Death Valley Marathon, Grand Canyon R2R2R, CCC at UTMB and TDS at UTMB.