The Otter Trail is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s my account and tips of the five days we hiked from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. So Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4 were now all behind us, we woke up knowing that it was our […]
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Otter Trail: Day 4
The Otter Trail is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s my account and tips of the five days we hiked from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. If Day 1 was easy, Day 2 was hilly and Day 3 was the most beautiful…. then Day 4 was undoubtedly the most […]
Otter Trail: Day 3
The Otter Trail is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s my account and tips of the five days we hiked from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. Day 1 and Day 2 were now behind us. Day three is arguably the most beautiful day. You start alongside the ocean and […]
Otter Trail: Day 2
The Otter Trail is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s my account and tips of the five days we hiked from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. DAY 2: After the easiest of hikes on Day 1, we woke up to tackle Day 2. All the books/blogs that we read […]
Otter Trail: Day 1
The Otter Trail is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s my account and tips of the five days we hiked from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. DAY 1: Otter Trail 2016 started with a BANG! We spent the Sunday evening at Wild Spirit Backpackers – just before we went […]
What is REALLY wrong with SA sport?
Watching the Proteas tumble out of another ICC event shortly after a RWC campaign where the Springboks lost to Japan – I couldn’t help but wonder if SA sport’s biggest problem is not talent, or even coaches – it’s our attitude. In my opinion – SA is one of the most naturally talented nations in […]
Tankwa Trail – Tarryn de Beer smashed it!
I used to run, and I used to struggle – but I enjoyed it. When I managed to train hard enough to be able to do a half marathon, I rested for about a week after the race. My legs hurt, my back hurt, everything hurt. Now imagine a 30km run, but not any run, […]
Sport in 2015: The Highs & Lows
As we near the end of 2015 – it’s again time to reflect on the year that has been and to look ahead to 2016 which is brand new and ripe with possibilities. So that’s exactly what we’re going to do in this post; reflect on the highs and lows of 2015 and then to […]
Hanging With The LeftBacks: Juan’s Top 5 Amping Songs
If you’re anything like us here at LeftBacks HQ, if you leave your iPod at home when going to your local gym, you turn around and exercise another day. Music plays a massive role in not only getting through exercise but also in getting you ready for it. In this two part series – we […]
Two Oceans: I finished…barely!
17 months ago I set the goal of running this year’s Two Oceans Half Marathon – my first long run with a shiny new pair of hips, and three days ago I achieved it. How? I’m still not quite sure. The start line, as usual, was electric. The cold morning air was buzzing with the chatter […]