FAMM postponed

After consecutive weeks of exploring the trails of Cape Town, this week's FAMM takes a break due to some unforeseen work constraints, twisted ankles and overseas trips! If anyone is heading out there tomorrow morning for a Lion's head walk or trail run please let us know and we will spread the word to a building community of trail enthusiasts! Thanks for all your support over the last few weeks and hopefully the early light will allow for a few more magical mornings on our mountains before winter creeps into our souls!

If we can get a team together for a hike this Sunday we will let you know, please feel free to mail us if you are heading out. Good luck to all those tapering for next week's Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra and Half marathon, may your last week bring you all the rest your mind and body needs to break that PB record!

Happy weekend to everyone and enjoy the splendor that our city has to offer, whether its climbing a mountain, kiting in our ocean, biking on the trails or just sipping a cocktail on the beach! It just can't get better....

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FAMM - Upwards and Onwards

FAMM will be summiting the feline form that shadows over the mother city this Friday. It really is a great start to the weekend and caters for all speeds. Walk it up, jog it in.... jog it up, walk it in.... jog both..... whatever you feel comfortable with!

WDIP: Lions head car park!
WHAT TIME: 6am Friday - SHARP
WHAT MUST I BRING: Your A game!
PHV: Kloof St Vida

4 legged friends and other pets welcome!

Our fearless EYB Godfather posted that there would be a hike this Sunday - however, due to athletes on bicycles, logistics would be a nightmare. Watch this space though for some amazing Sunday hikes to come!!!!

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SUNDAY HIKE!!!

Back on our feet!!!

Athletes,

We trust that you all has a safe and inspired weekend of earning! A few of us headed out on our wheels on Saturday morning and it was such a great 2 and a half hours on the bike with plenty of stops to soak in the splendor of Cape Town!

This weekend will see us returning to the mountains on foot, so please keep an eye on the site for details on this Sunday's hike!! FAMM will still be in full swing on Friday too!


EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

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TOKAI FOREST - EYB SINGLE TRACK/ MTB - SAT 01 March!

Green Flag - M3/Blue Route Mall turn off

Mountain Biking Athletes,

Join us tomorrow morning in exploring the Tokai, and possibly Silvermine mountain biking trails. We hoping to keep it chilled for no longer than about 2 and half hours!!

Where do I Park?: M3 - Blue Route Mall/Tokai Rd turnoff - Drive up towards the Old Manor House which is at the very end of Tokai Rd (towards the Tokai Plantation - Steenberg Golf Estate will be on your left). Turn left at the Manor House which will take you all the way to the car park under the pines!!!

Time: 8am in the Car Park!


The SE'ster is also back with some style this afternoon, so anyone heading out for a kite this afternoon... have a good one!!!

To all those exploring other running and biking trails of the Cape this weekend, we wish you an epic safe weekend of earning!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

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FAMM - Fri 29th - CITY BOWL!!

FAMM ROUTE - Tomorrow morning!

Athletes,

FAMM tomorrow is a proven 'earn your weekend' epic!! Its a very short 10 min climb up to the contour path after which its an awesome flat/down run-in back to the kloof nek car park (see map)!

Where: Park at KLOOF NEK Car park, directly after the turn off to the Cable Station

Meet time: 6am SHARP!!!!!!

We are leaving cars at Kloof Nek car park and dashing through to the car park below Platteklip Gorge. We'll fetch these cars directly after!!

Previous FAMM outing 2006

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EYB SINGLE TRACK - Tokai/Silvermine - Saturday 01st March!!

Athletes,

Dust off your bikes and join us for a brief morning out on the tracks of Tokai and Silvermine this Saturday 01st March!!

Details will follow later in the week...

EARN YOUR SINGLE TRACK!!

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EYB SINGLE TRACK!!

Athletes,

FAMM this morning saw about 15 old and new faces traverse the trails of Lions Head and it once again proved to be an epic Cape Town Friday Morning!! Thanks to all those who came out to start their weekend in true style!!

EYB is always very keen to explore the mountains of the Cape, but hopefully in the next few weeks it'll be EYB-on-wheels! We are keen to get together either in the Tokai Forest, Deer Park or Silvermine area's and will split the groups depending on riding ability!

So... dust off the bike, and keep an eye on the blog over the next few weeks for details on the start of EYB SINGLE TRACK.

No hike on Sunday unfortunately, but for those who ARE getting out there this weekend, stay safe and please feel free to send us your photos and stories!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!


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FAMM - FRIDAY 22nd Feb - Trail 'jogging' at it's best!!!

G'Day athletes,

Tomorrow's FAMM sees us on an awesome circular traverse route around the majestic Lion's Head. I cannot think of many cities in the world that would allow such an amazing start to a Friday!! Views are spectacular and the pace will be super super chilled!

The emphasis during FAMM is to stay as a group and accommodate all abilities so please feel free to join in, even if you completely new to the trails of Cape Town! If any trail junkies feel the need for speed, then a separate group can be formed if needs be!

Safety in numbers!!!

MEET TIME: 6am (to start at around 6:10am)

WHERE TO PARK: Kloof Nek Car Park (see map)




EVERYONE WELCOME!!!

EARN YOUR WEEKEND!!!

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TWO OCEANS MARATHON INSPIRATION!!

The lighter side of digging deep...

Below is a link to a brilliant and humorous article written by an avid and experienced Cape Town runner - on the lighter side to ultra marathon running...sure many of you can identify with what he has to say! Good luck to all those training for both the Half and Full Two Oceans!

Click here to read more

WOODSTOCK CAVE FAMM - Friday 15th Feb!

PREVIOUS WOODSTOCK FAMM

Athletes,

Tomorrow morning we head up to an old favourite, WOODSTOCK CAVE, and marvel at the bustle of the city below! It's a gentle jog along Tafelberg rd, until we hit the gravel and start a short climb up to the cave!

Meet time: 6am

Where: Drive all the way to the end of Tafelberg Rd (tar rd past the Cable Station) and you'll see the barrier!!! Park here!!

It's an awesome way to start your weekend!

EYB

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NEWLANDS FOREST HIKE!!

This past Sunday saw some new athletes out on the mountains who seemed to thrive under the pressure during their virgin EYB hike!!

Thanks to all those who came along - awesome to be back out there again!!!

Keep an eye on the blog for this week's WOODSTOCK CAVE FAMM!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!



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SUNDAY HIKE - NEWLANDS CONTOUR PATH!!

Athletes,

This Sunday sees EYB head to Newlands Forest for what will be a chilled easy 2 -3 hours. After an initial climb up to the contour path it will be mostly flat and shady as we head towards Kirstenbosch along the awesome boardwalks! There are many zig zag routes back to the start so we can pick and choose as we go!! For those who are new to the mountains, this route is really awesome and we'll keep the pace very very chilled!!!

Start: 8:30am - Rhodes Memorial Car Park!

What to bring: Camera's, dogs, mates, warm top (you never know!), plenty of fluids/snacks etc.

Have a great weekend and see everyone who is keen to get back out there on Sunday!!!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!


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FAMM - Head to Lions

For those who don't know... FAMM stands for Friday AM Madness... So it's this friday!

Good start to the weekend guaranteed. Nothing like a summit on the Lions Head to get the heart pumping.

WDIP: Lions head car park!
WHAT TIME: 6am Friday
WHAT MUST I BRING: Your A game!
PHV: Kloof St Vida

4 legged friends and other pets welcome!

See ya there!!!


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FAMM - 1st Feb - Great way to start the month!

FAMM Sand and sea awaits all athletes that turn up to! Whether your agenda is to get fit, keep fit, wake up or find a valentine - there should be plenty on offer.

What date: Friday, 1st February 2008

What Route: We will start from the Primi Piatti side of Camps Bay beach and jog along the water's edge before hopping over onto Glen beach and along this surfers paradise, before we head up the stairs and make a quick dash along the tar to La Med. Here we will wind our way through the legendary La Med, through the back streets of Clifton and down onto 4th Beach where white sand and 1st class beaches await our footprints. We will jog along here before attacking the steps back up onto the tar and along to the Bantry Benches for some view time. From here its an easy "jog it in" along the tar back down onto Camps Beach where the ocean awaits our energized bodies!

What time: 5:50am sharp...ready to footprint the beach by 6am. Give yourself enough time to wind your way over from the "burbs".

Where do I park: Camps Bay, Victoria Rd on the beachfront outside the Caltex Garage and Nandos.

FLA'S: Dogs, leads and poop bags are more than welcome!

What to bring: For those of you are are brave enough to take a dip in the ocean afterwards, bring your costumes and a towel...we encourage Baywatch colours!

Post Hike Vibe: The Camps Bay Strip

AWESOME way to start your weekend on a happy note, so grab your takkies and your cozzie and get ready to EARN YOUR WEEKEND!!!

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