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Earn Your Single Track

2011-07-03T12:58:00.004+02:00

Another peach of a morning out in Tokai!

16kms of beauty with good mates.

Thanks to Simon, Nic and Caroline for an awesome morning out.

Tokai Forest Mountain Bike

2011-06-26T16:54:00.003+02:00

Well, it's been a while!

Beef moved to JHB, and ran the comrades this year! What a legend!

Caro had a baby. Muzza is a little legend!

I got married, and injured.

But that's all besides the point.

I bought a bike this week. I know "it's not about the bike", but how awesome is this.

The bike - Giant XTC SE 2

Simon the champion!

Riche - day 1 on the bike

I hit the mountain trails of Tokai forest with the champion Simon Hunter.

What a sensational morning out!

Looking forward to many more.

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

FAMM postponed

2008-03-13T07:32:00.003+01:00

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....

FAMM - Upwards and Onwards

2008-03-06T13:12:00.003+01:00

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!!!

2008-03-03T10:36:00.015+01:00

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!

2008-02-29T11:27:00.004+01:00

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!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

FAMM - Fri 29th - CITY BOWL!!

2008-02-28T13:46:00.002+01:00

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

EARN YOUR WEEKEND!!!

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

2008-02-25T19:40:00.004+01:00

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!!

2008-02-22T08:51:00.009+01:00

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!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

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

2008-02-21T08:25:00.004+01:00

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!!

2008-02-18T05:31:00.019+01:00

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!

2008-02-14T09:49:00.004+01:00

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!!

2008-02-13T09:25:00.004+01:00

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!!

2008-02-07T10:02:00.000+01:00

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!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

FAMM - Head to Lions

2008-02-06T20:49:00.000+01:00

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!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

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

2008-01-31T12:12:00.000+01:00

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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DEER FAMM

2007-11-01T08:23:00.000+01:00

For a change in scenery and a slightly later start for those needing their beauty sleep.... FAMM will take on the Deer Park side of the Mother City Rock.

When: Friday 2nd November, 6am

Where: Go straight up Buitenkant St, and at the top go right into Deer Park Road (YUM and DEER PARK CAFE will be on your right). at the top of this road is a beam limiting access to the mountain... we will start there!

What to bring: Your A game and vibe

What is the route: A 4-5km up and around jogging route

If you have any questions email me on alancuz@gmail.com

See ya all there!

FAMM - 26th October

2007-10-25T10:06:00.000+02:00

FAMM is set to take a slight detour from our majestic mountains down to the ocean where a route of beauty, sand and sea awaits all Athletes. We are blessed with the best of both worlds in this awesome city so why not take advantage of this and head down to the beach for a morning run with a difference!

What date: Friday, 26th October

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: 5:45am 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: We will leave this up to spontaneity

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

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

FAMM - Lion Hearted

2007-10-17T12:58:00.000+02:00

FAMM is happening and will be great once again! No more lying in bed and pretending the real world isn't out there.... get up and DO IT!

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

Good start to the weekend guaranteed. Nice circular route round the base of lions head, will be more of a trail run than a hike!

WDIP: Lions head car park!
WHAT TIME: 5:45am Friday 19th October
WHAT MUST I BRING: Your A game!
PHV: Kloof St Vida

4 legged friends and other pets welcome!

See ya there!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Kleinplaas Dam - Sunday, 07th October!!

2007-10-03T11:35:00.000+02:00

Athletes,

This Sunday sees a return to a very gentle walk above Simon's Town to the Kleinplaas Dam. The route is expected to take around two and a half hours. It is a circular route that will bring us back to our cars via the Brooklands Community Ruins.

How to get there: Take the coastal road towards Cape Point and turn right just before you get into Simon's Town, heading up towards Red Hill. Once on the top, there are a cluster of houses called Pinehaven, turn right and follow the road for approximately 3km's to an old farm house, park 50m before this on the left.

Time: 9:20am meet, 9:30am start!!

Weather: The weather is looking as if it should be clearing by Sunday with temperatures creeping into the twenties and CLEAR.

Post hike vibe: There are a number of places along the way home to stop for a bite to eat or a beer. Polana, Brass Bell or The Quaterdeck in Simon's Town for breakfast, so no doubt we'll be pulling into one of them after.

This is definately a dog-friendly walk, so bring along all the pooches you can find!!!

See everyone on Sunday!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

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KIWI INSPIRATION!!!

2007-09-30T12:35:00.000+02:00

Fellow EYB athletes!!

Take a look at these crazy inspirational Kiwi hikers getting out there and making a difference. They have taken on an epic 5 month mission to hike all the way down the full length of New Zealand and are inspired to raise as much money as they can for Project K in New Zealand and Environmental Traveling Companions in America.

Thanks to our Kiwi friends for informing us of such an amazing adventure!! We salute you guys and wish you all the best in your mission. Keep an eye on their progress at

http://www.nzunderfoot.com

Anyone keen to organize a hike from the Drakensberg to Cape Town??

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

A City of Choice

2007-09-28T14:08:00.001+02:00

The mountain of choice looms

This Sunday holds a choice of routes depending on what the weather has in store for us! The plans are to meet at Kloof Nek Parking, just off Kloof Nek Rd at 9am and then, depending on the group size and the weather forecast, a decision will be made accordingly. The options are the Pipe Track, Lion's Head, Kloof Corner and contour path and perhaps even a summit up to the Devil's Peak saddle!! Either way the morning promises to be filled with a great hike and spectacular city views!

Will keep the hike to no more than 3hrs and remember to pack enough water and a warm top in case the tablecloth descends! If you have any queries call on 082 453 4665

Hope to see you all out there as the start of summer weekends begin to awaken those hiking dreams.....

Kloof Corner gathering

Happy weekend all!!

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Earn Your Long Weekend!!!!

2007-09-21T10:07:00.000+02:00

Morning athletes,

Hope everyone has some epic plans for the long weekend...

EYB takes a back seat this weekend and wishes everyone a fun-filled extended break. As always, we would love to share any stories/ pics or tales of any adventures that you guys might be getting stuck into, so please feel free to send through your photos!!!

Enjoy and be safe.

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

EYB explores indigenous Forests!

2007-09-18T09:14:00.000+02:00

A few weeks back EYB took to the amazing boardwalks of Echo Valley and Spes Bona Valley in Kalk Bay. Enjoy some pics!!!

Well done to all those athletes who had a great day out on the mountains in the Crazy Store Table Mountain on Sat, and for those who took part in the Cape Town Marathon!!

SUMMER IS COMIN'...

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

Valley of the red gods!

2007-09-13T22:33:00.000+02:00

This Sunday see EYB heading up the Valley of the Red God’s climing up through Kasteelsport and back down the Diagonal.

We will meet at 08:45 at the lower Kloof Neck parking at the start of the Pipe Track and will travel in convoy to Theresa Avenue in Camps Bay where we can start walking from.

It should be a great hike, and hopefully we'll see a good turn out.

Call Monita for directions on Sunday! 082 453 4665

Thanks to Monita to leading Sunday's hike!

Good luck to all those in the crazy store table mountain challenge on Saturday and the Cape Town Marathon on Sunday!

Have a great weekend!

Good luck to the bokke on Friday!!

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The Roaring Lion

2007-09-06T09:35:00.000+02:00

Morning athletes,

This week will be a short and sweet walk to the top of Lions Head. This route is one of our favourite FAMM (Friday AM Madness) routes so we thought it fitting to have a quick scout of the route up to the most beautiful viewpoint in Cape Town.

Keep an eye on the site as FAMM (more details to follow) is bound to kick off as soon as the light allows!

What date: Sunday, 9th September

What Time: 8:45am at the first car park on the right when travelling on the road towards Signal Hill. There will be a wooden kiosk on the left hand side which is where the Jeep track starts.

Please call us on 0738086116 on Sunday morning for directions if you are new to the area!

Post Hike Vibe: This Sunday marks two special events in the South African Calendar - SA vs Samoa opening Rugby World Cup game for South Africa, and the first kick off fundraising party for the "TEAM GET KIDS GOING NYC MARATHON" - and lucky for you Earn Your Breakfast has combined the two, to make for an afternoon of rugby, live music, Butler's Pizzas and spot prizes.

Everyone is welcome, so if you're looking for a festive place to enjoy the rugby with friends look no further than this - Asoka Son of Dharma on Kloof Street is the location and tickets are R120.00 - all proceeds raised will go to Get Kids Going - http://www.getkidsgoing.com/

For more information regarding this unforgettable event please email EYB on earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com and we will gladly forward on the details.

Thanks for your support and hope to see you all on the mountains for a beautiful morning hike followed by an afternoon of World Cup Rugby and Fundraising Fever!!

Athletes take to the road not the mountains this Sunday

2007-08-31T09:19:00.000+02:00

Athletes, this Sunday see's the running of the OUTsurance / 94.5 Kfm Gun Run.

With most of the EYB team taking part in this in preparation for the New York Marathon later this year there will unfortunately be no hike.

It would however be great to see some familiar faces on the promenade as we make out way around the 21.1km course.

Good luck to all those running.

EYB will be back on the mountains next Sunday.

Have a great weekend.

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Coupe du Monde

2007-08-30T11:15:00.000+02:00

The first of the New York Marathon Fund Raisers went off last night with a host of people attending a very entertaining talk on the up coming rugby world cup in France. Huge thanks to Pete Riches for the informative and highly amusing build up to Coupe du Monde.

Special thanks must go to Bev for organising the Hyslop Hall as our venue, Norma, Caro and Tom for making delicious soup for everyone to enjoy and Tom and Aly for donating wine.

Cobra Beer also stepped up and donated 4 cases of beer for us to enjoy! Huge thanks to Maryanne and the Cobra team for their contribution!

The evening saw us raising R3000, which is a great start but we do still have a long way to go to get to our R100 000.00 target. If you missed out last night but would still like to make a donation. Please see below for the banking details. Thanks again to everyone for your support!

FNB Savings Account
Mr Bernard D Jordaan
Account Number: 62146328910
Branch Code: 202509

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Third Time Lucky

2007-08-23T20:37:00.000+02:00

The flight of Spring

The hills of Kalk Bay seemed to be jinxed by some spell, as whenever we decide to take EYB into Ecco Valley, Mother Nature ambushes us with the Cape rain! So in preparation for this Sunday's hike we ask you all to pack those gumboots away, hide those umbrellas and instead take out your suncream,hats and summer smile, so we can finally end the spell that lures around the St James caves...

The Kalk Bay and Spes Bona valley allows for a few variations depending on group size and weather, so we will aim to be on the mountains for no longer than 3/3.5 hours. After all this Cape Rain this hike should hopefully be alive with the beginnings of Spring!

Parking around this area is confusing and past experience has taught us much about personal navigation - so this time to make things easier for everyone we suggest to all meet at the entrance to the BRASS BELL on main rd in Kalk Bay. From there we will wind up the cobbled streets and onto the mountain - and the by pure chance and luck we will have to end again at the BELL for a refreshing drink!

What date: Sunday, 26th August

What time: Meet at the Brass Bell at 8:45am so we can get onto the mountains by 9am as there is a short little uphill on the rd to get us onto the mountains.

What to bring: Your pets, friends, relatives and backpacks full of water and snacks.

We are sure that everyone has become aware of the safety issues that we are currently experiencing on our beautiful mountains after a week of headline press, so EYB encourages you to leave your valuables locked up safely in your cars or even in your homes.

As the wicked witch of the north west once said...be gone with you rain and may the sunshine of summer begin, so that the hills of Kalk Bay become alive with EYB vibe! See you out there ready for your Sunday injection of Cape magic!

Wellness Warehouse

2007-08-23T15:04:00.000+02:00

Wellness Warehouse is a new and exciting line of major retail stores opening soon, first in the lifestyle centre in Cape Town on the 30th of August, then in Heathway, Johannesburg, and then Cavendish in November.

"Wellness Warehouse is passionate about making it possible to live life well; a life that is healthy, environmentally sustainable, socially aware and responsible."

Our friends at Wellness Warehouse believe, as we at EYB do, in living life well, they have a great Facebook Group going where they are encouraging people to upload pictures of themselves living life well, and they have some epic snaps already.

They also have a website if you are interested in what it is that they are doing.

Click here for the facebook group called LIVE LIFE WELL
and
Click here to check out their website, www.wellnesswarehouse.com

Store's will include some of the following departments

Pharmacy & WellClinic,
Spa & Therapy
Fitness & Movement
Wellness Cafe
Sleep, Massage &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Hydrotherapy
Interior & Lifestyle

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

The lighter side of digging deep...

2007-08-21T17:51:00.000+02:00

As the summer draws near and the light comes alive, we're all hopefully starting to contemplate the many amazing opportunities to get outdoors again!!

Click here to enjoy an inspirational article entitled 'PRESS PLAY'. EYB met the author of this article, Kabir, while scouting around one evening on the trails of Cape Town!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

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OUTsurance / 94.5 Kfm Gun Run

2007-08-21T13:06:00.000+02:00

The gun run is fast approaching athletes and entries are closing this Friday the 24th of August. Athletes can enter online by clicking on here, or get your entry form at Sportsman's Warehouses throughout Cape Town.

Race Date: Sunday 2 September 2007
Entry Closing Date: Friday 24 August 2007 - NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

New Start/Finish: Hamilton's Rugby Club

Start Times:
- Half marathon - 07h00
- 10 km - 07h30
- 5 km - 07h45
- Cut-off: 10h00

The route can be looked at by clicking here

Get your entries in for what is always a great morning out on the promenade!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

EYB tops the Mother City!!!!

2007-08-21T07:26:00.000+02:00

EYB on top!!!

This past Sunday saw a determined bunch of EYB athletes summit the mighty Maclears Beacon. Platteklip Gorge took us all the way to the top followed by a gentle meander towards Maclears, the highest point on Table Mountain.

Despite the rolling NW mist that came in, some amazing cloud formations provided us with some epic photo opportunities.

It was awesome to see some new faces joining in on the vibe, and we really do encourage anyone to join in. Thanks to all for making it an amazing morning on the mountains!!!

Keep an eye on the site for this weekends hike...

Thanks again athletes, and thanks for the pics that you guys emailed in!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

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Platteklip Gorge - Maclears Beacon - Cable Way!!

2007-08-17T10:13:00.001+02:00

Athletes,

This Sunday sees the weather looking peachy for once, so lets dust off our shoes and spend some good times on our wonderful mountains.

This week we'll head up the beautiful N1 highway of the mighty Table Mountain, Platteklip Gorge. Its a good workout, but we are going to take it very easy with the knowledge of 'NO MORE UPHILLS' once we reach the top.

We going to head left towards Maclears Beacon, but there are many different options once at the top of the mountain. We do not like splitting our groups, but there are options for those who either want an extra bone crunching ride back down Platteklip, or a leisurely stroll towards the Cable Station.

Meet time: 8:45 am at the Kloof Nek Car Park (just off Kloof Nek on the left - NOT at the Cable Station)

Estimated Time: probably an easy 3 hours of walking. Allow for some extra time in case we grab a drink or some chow, and for the trip down the mountain in the Cable Car (remember some cash for this)

Pls call 0738086116 for any queries!!

Bring your friends, your pooches, your family... anyone who would like to join!! Always pack some warm clothes, as the weather can change very quickly in the mother city!!

See everyone on Sun!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

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2007-08-10T11:24:00.000+02:00

Sorry Athletes!!

EYB takes a break for the weekend!!

Take it easy, sleep in, and we'll be back on the mountains next weekend!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

EYB Afternoon nudity!!

2007-08-03T11:36:00.000+02:00

After some banter from the ladies at the Noordhoek Peak hike about the freshness of the start time we've decided to make it an EYB first and have an afternoon stroll along Sandy Bay and out to Oude Schipp point this Sunday afternoon.

The hike then comes back along a little incline up to the jeep track and after that it's an easy cruise back to the car park.

The weather is meant to be fair on Sunday so we may even be treated to a peach of a sunset at the end of the hike.

Directions: "Leaving the coastal Road between Hout Bay and Camps Bay, turn down the road to Llandudno. After 600m you will come to a sharp bend to the right. At this point continue straight along Fisherman's Bend Road. After negotiating six speed bumps, turn right into Sandy Bay Road. Then follow the sign posts to Sandy Bay all the way down Sunset Avenue almost to the bottom. On the last sharp bend there is a parking area. That's where the vibe will begin!" Mike Lundy - Easy walks in the Cape Penimsula

Meet Time: 3pm meet.

Hike time: 2.5 hrs

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Hout Bay challenge

2007-07-30T11:27:00.000+02:00

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS go to Beef and Caro for their very impressive efforts in the Hout Bay challenge on Sat.

The two covered 35kms in the mountains around Hout Bay in 6 hours and 50 mins.

Here are a couple of videos from the check point at Constantia Neck.

Well done athletes.

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Gear up, dress warm and enjoy the spledour of Ecco Valley

2007-07-25T13:05:00.000+02:00

Athletes,

There has been much banter about GEAR and KIT these last few weeks and this Sunday will see some of that banter...and that kit put into action, as the Cape Storm has blessed us with her winter beauty throughout this week. You may leave your house looking like the Michelin man but all will be worth it when the views and forests of Ecco Valley lay down the red carpet for you.

This hike has been foot printed in the past but there are many variations, so depending on weather and turnout be prepared to see awesome ranges of amazing rock formation, caves (no caves will be dabbled into unfortunately), waterfalls, and the beautiful indigenous Echo and Spes Bona Valley's. The hike will be no longer than 3 hours.

What date: Sunday,29th July

What Time: 9am, ready to get on the mountain by 9:15am

Place - Where do I Park : indicated on the Slingsby Map above. If travelling towards St James/Kalk Bay on Boyes drive - go past the Oukraal sign and a few hundred metres after that on the right is a small parking alcove and a sign that says Ecco Vally - it is the last place to park before you head down the hill into Kalk Bay. If you get lost please call Alan/Migs to ask for directions -
073 808 6116

Post Hike Vibe: There is a host of awesome spots around this neck of the woods, but the Brass Bell is an old favourite and will likely be a pretty chilled vibe. If we make it down in time for breakfast, Olympia Cafe is a must!

What To Bring: All the normal goods - supplies of food, coffee, tea, water etc. Also pack some wet weather gear, warm tops and beanies if the weather looks grey.

Four legged Athletes: Dogs are welcome on this route!

This is a beautiful hike once again, especially after all the rain this week as the indigenous forest and waterfalls will be displaying their best! So to those Athletes out there wanting some mountain time this weekend, pack your gear, get your hiking boots shined up and see you out there on Sunday ready to Earn Your Breakfast!!

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Noordhoek Peak beauty

2007-07-23T15:11:00.001+02:00

Sunday saw 12 brave athletes and 2 very excited golden retrievers congregate at the Silvermine car park.

There was some banter from the ladies about the time of the hike, and we were reminded that it was still winter and that 8:15 was far to early. Fair enough ladies, perhaps 9am is more social until the sun warms a little.

We had a great hike up to the the old fire hut where there was time for some photo's, we then continued up to the summit at Noordhoek Peak where the views were once again incredible.

All in all a really great morning out, minimum effort for maximum reward.

Great to see new and old faces alike.

See you all out there again soon.

Views of Fish Hoek and Simon's Town

Kommetjie beach

Athletes at the old fire hut

Views of Hout Bay from Noordhoek Peak

Noordhoek Peak - Sunday 22 July

2007-07-19T12:53:00.000+02:00

Sunday's hike will take us up above Noordhoek, Kommetjie and Hout Bay. A gentle stroll rather than a serious hike. What is lacks in length and difficulty it certainly makes up for in beauty.

Start time: 8:15am meet, 8:30am on the mountain.

Hike time: 2 hours

Where to meet: Silvermine Car park. Remember no cell phone signal up at the car park.

Bring: Warm tops, juice, water, sweets, camera etc.

See you out there athletes.

Good luck to those competing in the New Balance Celtics Duathlon at SOETWATER.

Earn Your Breakfast

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Celtic Harriers DUATHLON!!!!

2007-07-12T14:07:00.000+02:00

Athletes,

This is the second year running that the inspirational team at the new Celtic Harriers Multi-Sport Club, are putting on this exciting Duathlon Event.

Remember, all are welcome, with a Junior and beginners race, half standard (5km run - 20km cycle - 2,5km run), and a full standard event (10km run - 40 km cycle - 5km run). Individuals and teams both welcome!

REGISTRATION IS POSSIBLE ON THE DAY!!!

Rumour has it that this is one of the best races in town with an epic vibe, so dust off your bikes, bring along your mates, put on your running shoes and get stuck into what promises to be an inspirational day of earning!!

See you guys out there!!!

EARN YOUR DUATHLON!!!

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Athletes take a 2 Week Winter Break from the mountains

2007-07-05T19:27:00.000+02:00

Winter in the Cape is a funny and surprising thing - we have clear, crisp and beautiful days through the week, where athletes are out in full force soaking up the beautiful evenings and then the weekends see the return of the Cape Storm!! There goes a saying that "There is no bad weather, just bad gear" so some would argue why we are letting the winter rain keep us from our mountains come Sunday morning...? But to be honest give me all the best kit there is, but when you look outside at 7am on a Sunday morning and see clouds, rain and wind, my bed and my winter sheets sure looks a lot more comforting than braving Devil's Peak looking like a kitted out Arctic snowman!

So with previous weekends showing us that rain means fewer athletes ready to face the elements, and due to a few key EYB Athletes heading out of town for a special Birthday weekend, we have taken the decision to cancel this weekend and give you all piece of mind come Sunday morning.....a guilt free lie in!

Unfortunately next weekend will also have to be postponed as The Knysna Festival sees many an Athlete jump in their cars come Friday afternoon and race up the Garden Route to try and beat the queues at the beer tent...oh sorry I mean the Registration tent! EYB wishes you all a safe drive and a very happy and enjoyable race!

Good luck with your last week of training and remember its all about Time on Your Legs!! See you out there and look forward to getting back on the mountains once we've found a way to brave the Cape Storm!!

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EYB Dominates the 'City Lion' from all angles!!

2007-06-29T10:28:00.000+02:00

Athletes,

This Sunday will not see us hiking up Chapman's Peak unfortunately as there is a huge international cycling event that will be blocking up many of the roads leading out towards Silvermine and Chapman's Peak.

We will instead conquer an old favourite being the mighty Lion's Head, but will extend our time on the mountain by hitting the beautiful contour path that circles around the back end of the Lion and up and over the saddle!

Meet Time: 8:30am in the Kloof Nek Car Park (call me on 0795249936 if lost).

Estimated Hike Time: about 3 hours up and down!

What to bring: Hot coffee, Tea, Scarves, Warm Tops... you get the picture!!

Please check out all the road closures for Sunday too:

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Ok, athletes... lets get stuck in this Sunday and get some numbers back on the mountain. Everyone is welcome so please dont be shy to bring any mates or family along!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

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Fly Solo on the mountains or launch into the COLD Ocean

2007-06-21T20:49:00.000+02:00

Take the plunge - road, ocean or mountain...what will it be??

EYB ATHLETES,

Last week saw 8 plus 2 energetic athletes take to the mountains for what proved to be a beautiful winter's morning out - crisp, clear skies and a route that provided quality city and suburban views, and enough gradient both sides to get the legs firing! Great to have you all out and back on the mountains!

This week sees another EYB Bye as the Cape Town weather guru has predicted a stormy Sunday with rain fore casted from all directions.

This however doesn't deter all athletes as rumour has it there will be many an athlete getting out there this weekend to either compete in the FISHERMAN'S TRAIL CHALLENGE 2007 - check out www.trailrunning.co.za for details, or to take the plunge in the Winter Solstice Clifton Swim. And with 3 weeks to go there are many excited runners across the city getting up in the dark and cold or begrudgingly putting on their shoes after work to take to the roads and mountains in preparation for the upcoming Knysna Marathons!

So to all those either braving the oceans, racing up Blackburn Ravine or heading out for a good weekend training run - EYB wishes you weekend of inspirational earning where creating your own reality is much needed, as the Cape Winter throws us some of her best! Good luck to those competing and see the 2 letters below for details for the annual braving of the Oceans!

Letters from the Arctic Circle....

Potential Polar Bears,

Every year I do this MAD THING – take a swim on the Saturday nearest to the Winter Solstice at CLIFTON 4th BEACH
It’s fun, it’s COLD but what an experience!!

Come and join and bring friends.

See letter below for details if you, by any chance, want to order any of the goodies that are made to order and picked up on the day.

The atmosphere is great and it’s an achievement if you make it – NO WET SUITS, just you and your cozzie!!!

Bring a little flask (hip) of sherry and another of HOT CHOCCIE and a huge warm towel and track-suit for afterwards.

Yours in a cozzie,

POLAR BEAR – alias HEATHER TURNER

Hi Polar Bears

As you know there are only a few weeks to go before we celebrate the winter solstice with our annual dip in the chilly waters of the Atlantic. For the uninitiated, this is our 10th year & is a great day to bring friends & family along. If you're up to it, join the frozen chosen with a sprint into the icy waters ..... otherwise you can just spectate.

Where - Clifton 4th Beach
When - Saturday 23rd June
Time - 9.30am

See you there .... rain or shine !
Chilly regards
Steve Morkel
President : Polar Bear Club

Gear up and gather your friends for next weekend as EYB looks to brave Chapman's Peak for a celebratory one year on the mountains. Details to follow during the week!

Happy Earning and feel free to send in any pictures, routes or stories from your weekend's outdoor activities!

The choice of earning lies within your soul, make it happen and come alive!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

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EARN YOUR FORRIES

2007-06-13T15:40:00.000+02:00

After a week off from the mountains, EYB will be taking on a new route this coming Sunday. The adventure involves minor car logistics, a small climb, spectacular views of the city and beyond, followed by a cheeky descent into Newlands Forest where your pint and Sunday calvary awaits you at Forries...do you need anymore persuasion?

What date: Sunday, 17th June...Comrades Day

What time: Meet at Forries at 8:30am - we will leave some cars here and drive through to Tafelberg Rd where we will begin the hike.
Please try your best to be on time, as we want to be on the mountain by 9am - phone if you are running late - 073 808 6116 so that we know to wait for you.

What Route: Begin at the Devil's Peak saddle on Tafelberg Rd - a slow chilled climb up to the saddle where some rest time will be awarded to those whose hearts are beating at the required pace :) From there we will make our way over the saddle to the Southern Suburbs side, where Newlands Ravine will be awaiting our Elvis Legs. This will take us down into the Forest where we will meet up with the contour path and snake our way down towards the fermenting pints and the smells of Sunday roast! It shouldn't take longer than 3hrs - we will aim to be on the mountain by 9/9:15 latest!!

What to bring: Warm clothes, the forecast looks ambiguous for the moment so please dress warm and bring raincoats in case.

Four legged Athletes: Dogs are more than welcome, just keep in mind the Forries festivities for later.

Hope to see you all out there for a beautiful and worthwhile morning on the mountains - dust off those hiking boots, don your winter woolies, set your alarms and get those bodies out there to experience the magic and beauty of the Cape mountains.

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The lone ranger calls out to his awaiting pint

EYB takes a bye!

2007-06-08T11:34:00.000+02:00

Hey athletes,

EYB has decided to call a bye this coming Sunday!

The weather is looking poor again!

A number of the athletes have been hitting the roads and mountain trails of the Cape of late as the Knysna half marathon creeps up. There are also a few who have their eyes on the New York Marathon in November.

So get out there and Earn in any way you can, and if it's interesting let us know and we post it on the site.

Have a great weekend athletes.

EYB!!

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Inspiring Morning on the Mountain!!

2007-06-07T13:33:00.000+02:00

Despite a very small turnout last Sunday, it proved to one of the more inspiring mornings out!! Not long into our stroll up to the 'Eye', we ran into a group of vibey youngsters from an organisation called Hoops 4 Hope. We spent the rest of the morning sharing stories about the beauty of the mighty outdoors and the inspiration it brings to many South Africans.

Thanks to Thabo, who was our 'All Star' for the morning - check out their site by clicking on the Hoops 4 Hope picture above to learn more about the amazing projects they get involved with. Thanks guys!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

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Tokai Forest - Elephant's Eye!

2007-05-31T22:03:00.000+02:00

Tokai Plantation

Awesome views from the Elephant's Eye!!

Athletes,

This week will see us venture up and up through Tokai forest towards the elephant's eye cave which has great views of the Southern Suburbs and out over the Cape Flats.

There are hundreds of different options to hike in the Tokai area, so we'll see what the vibe is on Sunday and head out accordingly. Please bring out your pooches, their mates, your mates, your family, or anyone else who is keen to spend some time in our beautiful mountains.

Time: 8:45am - we'll see what everyone is keen for but we'll probably be on the mountain for about 3 - 3,5 hours in total!!

Where do I Park?: Tokai Arboretum - 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.

What to bring: Always bring plenty of fluids and a warm top. The weather for Sunday looks dry, and partly cloudy... but always bring the necessary gear for any changes in the weather.

Hope to see everyone out there on Sunday!!! Everyone is welcome!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

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Winter Magic on the Karbonkelberg!!!

2007-05-27T17:00:00.000+02:00

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Today saw 15 athletes and 3 Four Legged Athletes (FLA's) conquer the magical slopes of the Karbonkelberg! It was a perfect winter morning with new debutants and some old faces joining in on the vibe!

This is a fairly chilled hike up to the summit, and the views are truly breathtaking!! Check out all the photos above!!

Well done to everyone who came out for this EYB favourite!!

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An EYB Favourite Hike - KARBONKELBERG!!!!!

2007-05-24T22:44:00.000+02:00

Awesome views await us!

Directions

Sunday sees us head up to one of our favourite look out points in the Cape high above the Atlantic Ocean. It's a fairly relaxed but steady walk up to the summit which makes this walk one for everyone!! The views are also truly awesome!!

Directions: Head towards Hout Bay harbour along Harbour Road. Go past Mariners Wharf, SA Fisheries Museum, and the NSRI, and take the first right towards Karbonkel Rd. Turn right into Bayview Rd which is second right off Karbonkel Rd. Follow Bayview all the way up to the end and find a park. Please check out the map above (see top left of the map at the end of Bayview Rd) to avoid any confusion.

Time: 9:00 (likely to be around 3 hours round trip)

What to bring: Water, camera, a warm top, some snacks, sweets, coffee etc etc.

Four Legged Athletes: Dogs are allowed!!

Post hike vibe: The Deck, just down the road!!!

The weather looks good for Sunday topping 21 degrees and CLEAR UNDER AFRICAN SKIES!!!! See everyone on Sunday!!

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Wet elephant!

2007-05-21T22:15:00.000+02:00

Well this weekend saw a huge storm roll through the Cape, conditions were not at all favourable on the mountains.

A very wet elephant

There were no takers for a hike up to the wet elephants eye on Sunday, those people who stayed in bed made the right choice as you can see by the video it was coming down hard!

Congrats to Beef who ran a 3h43 marathon in the wind and the rain! Well done legend!

David "Ten Four Media" Moseley and Alan "Casual Vibes" Sherratt completed their 13km night trail run in fine style, crossing the line in 1h12 not far behind the winners, I'm told that had it not been for some bad directions from a local and a brief encounter with an ostrich they would have come in very close to the top.

Well done athletes, it's becoming increasingly harder to get out there in this weather but it's good to see we still can!

Earn Your Breakfast!

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Klein Leeukoppie rises from the mist!!!

2007-05-20T19:17:00.000+02:00

A few weeks ago, a group of us marched our way to the top of the Klein Leeukoppie above Llandudno Beach. Despite initial attempts by the rolling mist to ruin a spectacular view, we managed to summit the peak and after some serious chill time, we were spoilt with some amazing views across the Atlantic!

Marching up!!!!

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Gazing through the eye of a needle an Elephant

2007-05-18T10:07:00.000+02:00

Athletes, this Sunday see's us returning to an EYB favourite - Elephants eye!

Spectacular views from the fire hut en route to the eye!

It is not a long or taxing hike, however it is very rewarding as far as views go, so, again, if you have been away for a while and would like a chilled return to the mountains, this one is for you!

The weather is unfortunately looking shocking for the weekend!! With an 80% chance of rain on both Sat and Sunday, also with warnings of high winds. So they are basically saying that it's going to be raining sideways!! Unfortunately it is not a whole lot of fun being up in Silvermine when it is raning sideways, so if it looks shocking - the hike will not go ahead. Please feel free to call me if it looks so so.

A photo of a wet Elephant - hopefully not on Sunday!

With Al running a night trail run, Beef a marathon and Caro a half marathon, will be flying solo on Sunday morning. Should you need to get hold of me for weather or where do I park information, my number is 082 889 2711, but please be aware that there is NO RECEPTION at the Silvermine Car Park, so you wont be able to contact me around the time of the start of the hike!

Good luck to those slightly more extreme athletes as they set out to EARN on a higher level! Enjoy your time on the legs athletes!

For those of you joining me:

Time: 8:45 meet.

Duration: 2h30mins.

Place: Silvermine car park, drive up Ou Kaapse Weg, as you are nearing the top with the Southern Suburbs on your right hand side, turn right into the main entrance to Silvermine and drive up to a small gate house and kindly pay the gentleman R10 per person. Head straight on up that road (where you will lose cell phone reception) until you reach a car park, park and look for Riche!

What to bring: WARM TOPS!! Coffee and snacks for the cave! Camera!

View from inside the cave!

Hopefully see you there!!

If not have a great weekend! Get out and EARN in some way or another!

Riche

Earn Your Breakfast!!

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Cecilia Celebration

2007-05-17T15:14:00.000+02:00

Family Kodak Moment

Mother's Day saw 13 plus 5 Athletes take to Cecilia Forest with great Family stride early Sunday morning. A beautiful Cape Town Autumn day awaited us as we took a very gentle stroll along the jeep tracks to Constantia Nek and then back towards the car park. There was much excitement from our four legged athletes as they took to the forest, and the walk saw some solitary time for our Godfather La Riche, as he tried to calm one extremely excited and vicious staffie...otherwise known as The Goose!!

Thanks for making the effort to come out on such a beautiful morning with your moms and dogs in tow, was lovely to share the day with you and hope the rest of your Mother's Day was well celebrated and enjoyed!

See you out there again this weekend!

The Godfather tries to tame the The Goose

Mother's Day Stroll

2007-05-08T13:14:00.000+02:00

Family Kodak moments

This Sunday EYB will be celebrating Mother's Day with a gentle stroll through the Cecilia Plantation! We thought it would be a great idea to get your Mom's out for a Sunday stroll so we have organised a short, easy walk so that converstaion and bonding can abound in plenty!

So spread the word amoung your family and friends and lets make it a Family Day out on the mountains for all to enjoy. We will Begin at the Cecilia Forest parking lot and take a gentle walk towards Constantia Nek and then double back along the top path and back down to the gate. It should be no more than 2 hours maximum, so there will be plenty of time to take your moms out afterwards for a spoiling breakfast at your preferred choice!

What better way to spend Mother's Day, than on our mountains.....!!

What Date: Sunday, 13th May

What time: 9am Start so try and get there a little earlier so we can gather and head up the hill by nine.

Where do I park: At the Cecilia Forest parking lot on Rhodes Drive.

Post Hike: We will leave this up to individual choice, you can take your moms out to your chosen breakfast destination! Best book your tables early, as its normally a bumper full day in restuarants across the Cape! A group of us will be heading to Cafe Roux in Norrdhoek but will leave it up to everyone to make there own choices and bookings!

So spread the word Athletes and lets get some MOMS and families on the mountains for a morning of fresh air and quality family EYB Adventure time!

SEE YOU ON SUNDAY!!!!

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Athletes take on the Little Lion

2007-05-03T22:08:00.000+02:00

Athletes,

Troops have been scattered far and wide over the past few weeks with various commitments, but this weekend sees a perfect opportunity to get ourselves back on the mountains on a completely new EYB mission!

This Sunday's mission though is short and sweet and should provide some sensational views. We've spent many a FAMM morning and Sunday morning marching to the top of the mighty Lion's Head in the City Bowl, so we thought it appropriate to start off the winter season with a short but cheeky little climb up Klein Leeukoppie (Little Lion's Head) overlooking the beautiful Llandudno Beach.

Where do I Park: The hike starts on Victoria Rd (main coastal rd that stretches from Camps Bay all the way towards Hout Bay) on the saddle between the turn-off to Llandudno and the famous Suikerbossie heading down into Hout Bay.

What Time: 9am

Estimated Hike Time: 2 hours - this is a first for EYB, but there should be plenty of time to chill out at the summit.

What to bring: Warm top, picnic goods, water, tea, etc etc....friends, dogs etc etc.

C'moooooon athletes, this is a short one that will hopefully get some troops back on the mountains... anyone is welcome!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!!

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Constantia neck revisited!

2007-04-19T09:32:00.000+02:00

Monita soaking up the vibe above Hout Bay

With most of the EYB regulars heading out of town this weekend for Abi's kitchen tea and Migs' bachelors the prospects of a hike looked bleak. That was of course until Monita stepped up to the plate and put her hand up to lead the hike this Sunday!

It is great to see new faces stepping up to lead the hikes and it is vital for the continuity of the group that more people look to lead EYB to new hikes with a different flavor at the front!

Earn Your Breakfast, lead by Monita, is heading back to and old favorite this weekend.

The hike will start at the Constantia Neck Car park and make it's way along the contour path to Kirstenbosch and back, with the option of heading up to the Cecilia waterfall, depending on time and the legs!

Hike time: 8:30am

Meet: Constantia Neck Car park.

Length of hike: Approximately 3hrs

Difficulty: A fairly flat walk along the jeep track with some steps to climb if the waterfall option is taken. Generally a good one to do if you keen to ease back into things and have been away for a while!

We hope to see you all getting out there again!

If you need to get in touch with Monita for further details you can call her on 082 453 4665!

Huge thanks go out to Monita for stepping up to lead the hike!

Earn Your Breakfast!!!!

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Lions head - April 1st

2007-04-19T06:23:00.000+02:00

Beauty of the cape from the summit

Table mountain in all it's glory

The lovely debutants

B-dogg have a drink at the top

Epic views from the top

Riche, B-dogg and Smasher at the top

EYB summited the old favorite Lions Head on the 1st of April.

There were 5 debutants, the lovely ladies who accompanied Monita all successfully made it to the summit where some great view apprecitaion time was enjoyed by all.

Our old friend and acclaimed writer/creator of splattermail joined us on the mountain, but we unfortunately didn't catch the great man on camera! Probably a good thing as he was sporting a rather unpleasant looking beard at the time!

All in all another great morning out on the mountains of Cape Town, and always nice to see old and new faces out there!

Earn Your Breakfast!

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Devil's Sunday treat

2007-04-17T16:13:00.000+02:00

A perfect hiking morning awaited us on Sunday, as 9 plus 2 headed onto the slopes of Table Mountain to attack the steep contours of Devil's Peak. Legs were put into action from the word go and a cheeky ascent up to the saddle got the heart rate monitors beeping off the charts! Just as we thought our work was done for the day, another short dash was required from the legs before we settled into one of the best views in Cape Town! This was a first for EYB and it certainly didn't disappoint the Sunday Athletes!

Our journey back down the slopes proved more treacherous than we expected as a fellow puff adder sat sunning itself near the path, awaiting our tasty arrival! Thank goodness for Camel Man....where would EYB hikers be without him!? We received forewarning from another group of UCT hikers, so were luckily well informed as we tiptoed (screaming) our way past its secret location, and were greeted with hissing from our fellow reptile friend!

With some strained ankles and tired Triathlete legs we took a team decision to head back down the contour to the cars and settle into a table at YUM for a well earned breakfast and beer!!

Yet another well earned day on the mountains filled with Adventure (The snake), Exercise (What hill?What disco legs?), Views (I can see Noordhoek..hmmm?!), and of course great EYB Vibe and Friends!

Thanks to those who got their hiking boots on and hope to see you back on the slopes this coming weekend!!

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Devil's Delight

2007-04-11T21:42:00.000+02:00

Devil's Peak basking in sunshine!!

Spectacular views from the Peak!!

This Sunday sees EYB tackle the mighty Devil's Peak. Despite a fairly challenging climb up to the summit, its relatively short and the views are spectacular on a clear day. Sunday's weather is so far looking great, so we can take it pretty easy on the way up to enjoy the vibe!!

There are many options for return routes on the way down, but we'll most likely return to our cars via the Table Mountain Contour Path, which affords us amazing views of Camps Bay.

What time: 8:15am

Where do I park: Kloof Nek Car Park - immediate left turn into the main car park directly after the turn off to the Cable Station.

What to bring: Sunscreen, water, hats, dogs, mates, chow, camera's etc etc!!

Post Hike Vibe: Open to suggestions!!

Estimated Hike Time: 3 and half hours, chilled!

This is a first for the EYB Hiking Vibe, so it would be great to see as many new and old faces out on the mountain on Sunday! Always remember that anyone is welcome to join in the vibe, so please come along and experience the splendour of Cape Town!!

See everyone on Sunday!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

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Real Two Oceans 2007

2007-04-09T18:21:00.000+02:00

Sunday saw 20 crazy mountain goats hit the glorious slopes of the Table Mountain National Park in the 2nd running of what has been coined the 'Real Two Oceans'.

At 5:30am, we set out with torches on our heads to navigate our way along Muizenberg Beach towards Echo Valley in Kalk Bay. This epic is broken down into three legs as detailed below:

Leg one: From the Muizenberg Supertube water slide we make our way up through St James to the start of the Old Mule Path, which we take to Echo Valley and then follow the contour path and gravel road to Silvermine Reserve and up to the dam via the Silvermine River Walk.

Leg Two: We follow the loose gravel road and footpath up Crassula Edge and Noordhoek Ridge to Noordhoek Peak. From here we take the skyline Panorama Path to Blackburn Ravine and then up to Constantiaberg Mast, descending via the Elephant’s Eye path and the PUFFeR route to Level 5. We follow Level 5 through Tokai Forest to the end and then continue on the PUFFeR route over Vlakkenberg and down to Constantia Nek.

Leg Three: We head for the Back Table, across the tops of Nursery Ravine and Skeleton Gorge via the bridle path, concrete road and PUFFeR route. From the top of Skeleton Gorge we take the path around or over Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir (depending on whether it has water in it or not) to the Waterworks Museum and up through Disa Gorge to the Aqueduct, Smuts Track and Maclear’s Beacon. We descend via Echo Valley and follow the road and old railway track over to the Apostles’ Path, head towards Grootkop but turn down at Corridor Ravine and follow the path around the buttress into Slangolie Ravine and the start / end of the Pipe Track and head for the finish at the Rotunda, Camps Bay.
CRAG

The event was truly spectacular and with a clear day topping 35 degrees celcius, the views were breathtaking. After a few weary legs decided to call it a day at Constantia Nek, 13 of us continued on and pulled into the Rotunda in Camps Bay at around 6:30pm to celebrate an amazing day out.

The photo's above and below tell only half the story, as emphasis must go on the amazing group of like-minded people that take part in such an event. For some, being out there for 12 and a half hours eventually takes it's toll, but with ongoing support and encouragement from your fellow runner, the true inspirational value of the event shines through!

Thanks to all those (fellow athletes and seconding crews) who made the experience such an inspiration to be a part of!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Easter weekend Earning

2007-04-03T21:52:00.000+02:00

With the Easter Long Weekend upon us, Athletes around the country get ready to take on the 2 Oceans Half and Full Marathons, and for the brave and ultra fit (some say crazy) the Real 2 Oceans Trail 50km Race!!! The EYB team would like to take this opportunity to wish all Athletes taking part in either of the races, a very warm and hearty GOOD LUCK!!! May you have an inspiring morning and day out on the roads and mountains, and may some PB'S be broken and set!!
Look forward to hearing all about your races so please let us know
how your day goes if we don't see you on the roads...trawling up Southern Cross Drive!!

Earn Your Chapman's Peak!

Due to some race earning this weekend, and of course all the holidays that fall around Easter, FAMM and Sunday's Hike will be postponed until next weekend. We will be sure to be back on the mountains the following Sunday, and weather dependent FAMM will either hit the gym or Lion's Head. So enjoy your Easter Weekend, hope the Easter bunny inspires you to head back out there after a few days off and a few too many eggs indulged!!

Where do I run?

Happy Earning this weekend for all those Athletes taking part in the The Two Oceans Festivities and Happy EYB Easter to those who are having a relaxing weekend away!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Earn your Knysna Forest Marathon

2007-04-02T10:35:00.000+02:00

Entries for the Knysna Marathon and Half Marathon on the 14th of July 2007 are open online and flying off the shelves.

Entries are limited to 5200 for the half and 1000 for the full, these normally get snapped up very quickly and so if you are thinking of running it's recommended you enter today!

http://knysnamarathon.org.za/forest/

Come on athletes!

Get your entries in and lets enjoy a world class morning out in the forest together!

Earn Your Oyster Breakfast

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

2007-04-01T09:13:00.000+02:00

EYB Troops - Skeleton Gorge - 13 August 2006

13.5 hour epic this Sunday the 1st of April!!

2007-03-29T14:19:00.000+02:00

EYB will attempt to conquer the mountains ranging from Cape Point to the CBD in a 13.5 hour epic this Sunday.................... Only joking athletes- April fools!!

This Sunday sees us returning to a favorite peak above the city bowl - Lions Head. This hike offers maximum views with reasonably little effort, it is a fairly easy winding pull up the slopes of Lions Head to the summit, so if you've been off the mountain for a while, lets get out there and enjoy!

That's where we're heading

Chris soaking up the vibe last time

Beauty abounds on the way up

Sunday's route will start at the Kloof Nek Car Park.

We'll cross the road, dip below Kloof Road for a while, continuing down through the plantation. We'll eventually cross back over Kloof road to hook up with the Lion's Head Pipe Track which will lead us up/down/up and around Bantry Bay/Sea Point side of the mountain. From there we'll take the path up and around to summit at 669m!!

We will then enjoy all the vibe time the Head has to offer.

We'll then descend down the jeep track towards the Signal Hill Road car park, and walk the short distance back to the Kloof Nek car park!!

Hike Time: The hike should take between 2.5 and 3hrs.

Meet time: 8:15 to start walking at 8:30am.

Where to park: Kloof Neck car park.

What to bring: Sun cream, hats, water, warm top and anything else you may like to bring along.

PHV: la Med has always been good to us, could head back there for a pizza and a Heineken!

Four legged athletes: Unfortunately the last climb to the summit is not really that dog friendly, and it's not recommended by the Parks Board.

See you there athletes!

Earn Your Breakfast!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

What winter FAMM??

2007-03-28T20:20:00.000+02:00

You need a reason to get out of bed?

Just when we thought the Cape Winter had set in, weather guru throws us a scorcher of a Friday to kicks start your weekend of earning! So with the tides low and the sun high, FAMM will footprint the beaches of Camps Bay, Clifton and beyond once more, before summer becomes a distant memory!

The route will take us along Camps Bay, through Glen Beach and La Med and across the beauty that is Clifton, from there will will jump up onto the road and make our way to the rest stop at the benches before heading back along the rd to brave the waters of Camps Bay!

What date: Friday, 30th March

What time: 6:15am - its about a 45 min run so we should be back at our cars by about (7am ish)

Where do I park: On Victoria Rd, Camps Bay outside the garage/Nandos/Pick 'n Pay

What to bring: If you feeling brave and cold blooded bring your cozzie...if its too icy for a post run swim we'll jump over the mountain and attack Vida for our morning fix of caffeine!

No winter excuses are accepted this week, so get those bodies out of bed for a guaranteed morning of beauty, sunshine and and endless summer earning!

Summer Athletes!

NEW YORK MARATHON 2007!!!!!

2007-03-26T13:06:00.000+02:00

Athletes,

Earn Your New York Marathon 2007 is finally apon us and we are in the process of finalising the possibility of lining up on the 4th November later this year.

Briefly... we are hoping to secure garunteed entries to the Marathon by committing to raising money for a charity called Get Kids Going. This makes the whole experience relatively affordable for those who have aspirations to participate in the biggest marathon in the world!

For those who have serious interest in getting involved please email us on earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com for full details!!

We are looking to have final committments by the end of next week, so please email us asap for the full vibe!!!

EARN YOUR NEW YORK MARATHON 2007!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

The Kalk Bay hills are alive with the sound of Athletes

2007-03-22T16:36:00.000+01:00

Where are we hiking?

Logistics

Athletes,

This Sunday will see EYB Athletes tackle the glorious mountains of Kalk Bay in an epic that will provide athletes with an awesome range of amazing rock formations, caves (no caves will be dabbled into unfortunately), waterfalls, and the beautiful indigenous Echo and Spes Bona Valley's. The hike can range from 2 1/2hrs to 4hrs - so depending on the weather and the turnout we will play the route by ear!

We will initially head out on the Oukraal Path up through Echo Valley passing by the Amphitheatre on our right. We'll then decend on an awesome contour path around Klein-Tuinkop Peak and Maiden Peak and detour slightly to a waterfall for a well earned break and some VAVT!! A gentle jeep track ascent takes us back around and up towards Speciosa Valley, on top of which is a pretty awesome view down towards Kalk Bay and out over False Bay!! We'll then descend back down towards Kalk Bay via Spes Bona Valley to a well earned PHV!! Again the route might be adjusted on the morning if the weather man playes us the rain card!

What Time: 8:30am, ready to get on the mountain as early as possible!

Place - Where do I Park : indicated on the Slingsby Map above. If travelling towards St James/Kalk Bay there is a choice to either travel high along Boyes drive in which case the start of the Oukraal path should be clearly marked. Its nearing the end of Boyes drive, just before turning left down into Kalk Bay. If travelling along the Main Road, turn right at the robots just past Cafe Olympia into Clairvaux Rd. This will take you around to the right and up onto Boyes Drive.

Post Hike Vibe: There is a host of awesome spots around this neck of the woods, but the Brass Bell is an old favourite and will likely be a pretty chilled vibe. If we make it down in time for breakfast, Olympia Cafe is a must!

What To Bring: All the normal goods. It's always great on a longer walk to pack some substantial supplies of food, coffee, tea, water etc. Also pack some wet weather gear, warm tops and beanies if the weather looks grey.

Four legged Athletes: Dogs are welcome on this route!

This is a beautiful hike once again, and one that we've been wanting to revisit since last year! So for those Athletes out there wanting some mountain time this weekend, pack your gear, get your hiking boots shined up and see you out there on Sunday ready to Earn Your Breakfast!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

FAMM heads into Winter Mode

2007-03-21T19:25:00.000+01:00

With the sun rising later and later and athletes find it harder and harder to get out of bed, FAMM is in brainstorming mode as we try and work out a way to get you out of bed and earning, come rain or shine through the winter months! For the next few weeks we will take each Friday as it comes and I will check the weather for the week and post according to that. There are a few routes that we can still navigate in the dark so will alternate them as we go! We are also trying to organise for FAMM to dominate Friday morning Spinning at Virgin Active so watch this space for more info on that option!

So, with the weather for this Friday looking dismal, early morning showers predicted and sunrise only at 6:50am, we have decided to take a raincheck for this week. But I can assure you that if the sun is out next week we will dominate Lion's Head, The Promenade or Camps Bay for a morning of earning, and if not get those spinning legs warmed up to hit the gym!!

Suggestions welcome for FAMM winter months - as who wants to let a good thing like FAMM hibernate??.....email us on earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Hike details for this weekend to follow later today, looks like we might be taking on the slopes of St James/Kalk Bay! See you out there ATHLETES!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Lion's Head Sunrise - Inspirational!!!!!!!

2007-03-19T17:45:00.000+01:00

Team FAMM

Spence dominating the early morning vibe!!

Spectacular light!

Lion's Head Shadow!!

Fellow EYB athletes,

As the early morning light starts to fade away, we are looking into the winter months with a fresh approach that will definately see us getting out there, or at least into some sort of activity that keeps us inspired!

Last Friday saw a small group of us summit Lion's Head. The sunrise at this time of year brings out an amazing quality of light that leaves one appreciating the amazing world in which we live.

Hope to see everyone out there this Friday morning... rumor has it we'll be getting our feet nice and sandy on the world's best beaches - keep an eye out for details!

EARN YOUR WEEKEND!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Tranquil Sunday Moments!!

2007-03-19T10:48:00.000+01:00

Athletes loving the morning sun!!

Serious Stuff

What undulation?

FAMM queen Caro and debutant Kerry!

Awesome views!

Table Mountain Boardwalks

Cape Town Magic

Jimmy leading the troops!

Yet another EYB angle of Lion's Head!

Thamar, Amber, and Caro!

Debutant loving the vibe!

Insane!

Yesterday 12 'earn your' athletes arrived at Kloof Nek Car Park for one of Cape Town's most beautiful hikes. The weatherman produced another cracker despite the cape doctor proving rather fierce at times.

We all headed out on the Pipe Track for a long but gentle stroll towards the base of Corridor Ravine, where some tired legs made their way up this beautiful route. We then made our way to the inspirational Tranquility Cracks where we all chilled out and soaked up the incredible views across Camps Bay towards Lion's Head. I'll let the photos tell the rest of the story.

We then made our way towards the Cable Station, which proved a little more undulating than expected. Some athletes with time constraints, decided to descend down the Kasteelspoort Ravine and back along the pipe track to the Car Park.

After some 4 hours and among thousands of tourists who had made use of the good weather to summit the mighty Table Mountain, we enjoyed a well earned drink to celebrate a beautiful morning out on the mountains. It all tastes so much better if
you've earned it!!

Thanks for the awesome company and morning out on the mountains. Great to see some new athletes joining in and enjoying the magic of this wonderful city in which we live. Please do not hesitate to join us on the mountains in the weeks ahead!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Sharing Experiences!!

2007-03-13T10:34:00.000+01:00

Men's Health 10km Route

Last week wednesday saw hundreds of athletes of all levels participate in the highly popular Men's Health 10km Challenge on the 'West Side'. The Sea Point promenade is a very popular stretch of coastline in Cape Town that sees hundreds of runners and walkers 'earning' on a daily basis. Despite the ever present cape doctor, the race caters for all levels and proved to be a huge success.

VOB Constantia Village 15km Route

Another quality road running event that took place on Saturday last week, was the VOB Constantia Village 15km. The weather on Saturday morning was truly breathtaking as 1500 runners made their way through the beautiful streets of Constantia in one of the most scenic routes in the Western Cape.

To all those who took part last week... well done athletes!!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

CAPE ARGUS CYCLE TOUR!!!

2007-03-09T10:52:00.000+01:00

CAPE ARGUS MADNESS

Route and Support Points

Athletes,

For those super keen to get back on the mountains, we'll have to wait till next weekend as Cape Town sees 35000 cyclists take on the mighty Cape Argus 109km epic this Sunday.

The annual event brings Cape Town to a standstill as it hosts one of the biggest cycle races on the planet, so we'll leave the hiking till next weekend, but instead come out in full support of the many inspirational athletes earning their breakfast this Sunday!

Suikerbossie always delivers an amazing vibe so pack your picnics, mix your cocktails and head down to support your friends and family as they make their final climb to the top of Llundudno, before swooping down towards the finish in Green Point.

Next weekend promises to bring us back onto the mountains and up to the spectacular and amazing Tranquility Cracks. This one is not to be missed and delivers one of the most epic views in the whole of Cape Town... more details to follow next week!!!

Good luck to all those taking on the 109km this Sunday!!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Promenade glory

2007-03-07T06:11:00.000+01:00

The Sea Point Promenade last saw FAMM back in December, so while time allows us our Friday morning sessions, we thought we'd head back to the promenade for what is set to be a scorcher of a Friday in the Mother City. What better way to start your Friday with a gentle run along side the Atlantic Ocean followed by a well deserved cappuccino at Newport Deli?

What date: Friday, 9th March 2007

What time: Meet at 6am - sunrise is getting later and later but we should still be able to squeeze a few more FAMM sessions in before winter sneaks up on us!

What Route: we will start at Newport Deli and run along the promenade for as long as time allows us. We will hopefully make it to the pool and back which is a sufficient time on our legs given that a few FAMM athletes are building up to the Argus and the Constantia 15km Road Race over the weekend.

Where do I park: At Newport/Wakame parking lot on Beach Rd. Just past the lighthouse if you heading towards the Waterfront with the sea on your left.

As Winter draws near to Cape Town our FAMM sessions will have to take on a whole new identity - but in the meantime a 34 degree summer's day awaits us this Friday, so even though the darkness might push you back under your covers initially...know that there are a pack of keen Athletes awaiting your footprints on the promenade!

Good luck to all EYB Athletes who are hitting the road this weekend to EARN THEIR BREAKFAST and beyond that, in both the Argus and the VOB Constantia Village 15km - we'll be sure to shout for you from the sidelines in full EYB support mode!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Runners - TAKE NOTE!!!

2007-03-06T09:07:00.000+01:00

Athletes,

These cheeky runs below are two of Cape Town's most beautiful road races. Tomorrow evening looks to be a perfect Cape Town atlantic sundowner evening, so this one should be a beauty!

Saturday morning sees a beautiful undulating 15km starting at the False Bay Rugby Club. It's perfect base training for those taking on the Two Oceans Half, or for those with Marathon hopes for the mighty New York Marathon on the 4th November!!

Event: Mens Health Lighthouse 10km
Date: 07 March 2007
km: 10 km
Time: 18h15
Venue: Mouille Point (Sea Point Promenade - follow the crowds)
Contact: Chris Readman 082 8084114

Event: Constantia Village 15km
Date: 10 March 2007
km: 15 km
Time: 06h30
Venue: Constantia (False Bay Rugby Club)
Contact: Richard Acheson 082 4115533

See everyone out there!!

EARN YOUR DRAUGHT!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Silvermine East to St James / Muizenberg Peak

2007-03-01T14:21:00.000+01:00

Follow me athletes - I know the way (most of the time)

Draw near athletes, for we are about to embark on a little adventure. We're taking on an EYB first.

This Sunday we head towards either St James or Muizenberg Peak. It's a cheeky little 3-3.5hr hike that takes us from the Silvermine East Car park along the Upper Steenberg ridge and then to what promises to be one of the more spectacular view spots around.

We can decide on the day which peak to summit as there is a split in the path equidistant from both peaks.

Views will be enjoyed far and wide from either of these points, weather permitting we may even be able to pick up a few of the great whites that peruse the waters behind the breakers in Muizenberg.

We'll then make our way back past a cheeky little waterfall, time permitting.

Where to meet: Silvermine East car park. Go over Ou Kaapse Weg from the Constantia side, ignore the Silvermine entrance on your right and follow the road a little further looking for a small car park on your right.

What time: 9am start

What to bring: WARM TOP (party cloudy, windy and cool conditions are forecast), plenty of water, camera and myprodol for Riche.

Estimated Hike Time: 3 to 3.5hrs round trip.

See you there athletes.

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

FAMM - Friday 02 March!!!

2007-03-01T08:13:00.000+01:00

The sun is rising slightly later, the tans are getting more entrenched and theathlete numbers keep growing. Nothing like starting the weekend with a 'casual' jog round the southern face of lions head, round to views over the sleeping rich and up the path to the Lion's back.

From there it is a choice to head back to the car (depending on how dedicated you are to work) or across to signal hill for an early morning nookie patrol!

So bring your A game, a smile and leave your weeks stress somewhere on themountain.... bru!

What time: Meet at 6am

Where to park: Kloof neck car park

What to bring: Your next door neighbour

DO IT!!!!!

EARN YOUR WEEKEND!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Pipe Dreams

2007-02-20T06:02:00.000+01:00

The splendor of our city

Last week saw 7 keen Athletes take to the darkness and attack the ever faithful route of Lion's Head. A gentle pace up for the summit was set by some and then FAMM athletes took downhill extreme running to new levels, as trail shoes branded rock faces, steps, benches and trees, leaving Lion's Head in the dust! Yet another epic morning on the mountain and one that never fails to get one's heart beats and spirits rising!

This week FAMM will take us onto the slopes of Camps Bay where we will enjoy the beginning of the Pipe Track route and the cheeky Diagonal ascent! The weather looks to be a scorcher so views, sunshine and some good running time on the mountains are most certainly guaranteed!

What date: Friday, 23rd February 2007

What route: We will start from Kloof Nek parking and jump onto the Pipe Track where we will jog along this gentle contour for about 20 minutes before making a cheeky ascent up DIAGONAL GORGE for about 10-15 minutes, or as long as our legs can take the beating! We will then enjoy some view time before heading back down and jogging it in back to the cars where tea and muffins await our arrival.

What time: 5:45am - darkness is slowly creeping in at this hour but it lightens up quickly so we should be able to get a few more weeks of FAMM in before winter takes hold!

Where do I Park: Kloof Nek parking lot - up Kloof Nek rd, left into the Cable Car rd and its the first, immediate parking on your left.

Four legged Athletes: Great route for dogs keen for some trail time!

With sunshine and clear skies predicted, the morning calls on all athletes to put on their trail shoes, set their alarms and get ready to Earn Their Weekend in style on our inspiring mountains!

See you out there ATHLETES!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

NO HIKE THIS SUNDAY!!

2007-02-16T12:09:00.000+01:00

Athletes,

Unfortunately this Sunday sees the EYB Hiking Vibe taking some time out from the mountains! Please keep an eye out for next week's FAMM and Hike details, and happy earning for those getting out there this Sunday!

Enjoy the weekend!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

LION HEARTED ATHLETES

2007-02-15T17:27:00.000+01:00

Rather late than never!!!!! FAMM is happening and will be great once again!
Good start to the weekend guaranteed. Nice circular route round the base of lions head.

WDIP: Lions head car park!
WHAT TIME: 5:45am
WHAT MUST I BRING: Your A game!

See ya there!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Sandy Bay Festivities!!

2007-02-13T07:31:00.000+01:00

Pre-Hike Vibe!!

Man and Pooch!

CLICK HERE to check out all the photos from SUNDAY!!!

Sunday saw 28 like-minded EYB athletes choosing to wake up and head down towards the Sandy Bay car park in Llududno. It was amazing to see some old faces returning to the vibe, and to see so many new debutants willing and keen to earn their breakfast!

After a brief FLA/pooch socializing session, we headed off towards the Oudeschip along the very gentle contour path. The FLA's (four legged athletes) were loving the vibe submerging themselves in every pool of water they could find!

After Al and Spence bravely volunteered to take on the duty of 'Tide Watchman/ FLA- watch', we crossed the raging seas to enjoy some VAVT at the point! A brief but challenging climb took us back up and onto the Jeep Track, and put us on level ground for an easy route back towards the cars.

A 'technical' section towards the end saw some amusing attempts to impress the crowds with face plants, bum slides... and brave 'bollamakiesies'! The PHV then took us to the ever popular La Med for some well earned lunch (breakfast really)!! Great Vibe all round!

Great to see so many of us out there on Sunday to take advantage of this amazing city in which we live. Big thumbs up to all the new debutants who joined the vibe!!

See everyone at FAMM this friday, or on the mountains this Sunday! Keep an eye on the site for all the details!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

ANYONE up for a RELAXED SUNDAY SANDY BAY to OUDESCHIP VIBE?

2007-02-08T08:34:00.000+01:00

*Scroll down for tomorrow's FAMM and last week's Hike Post!

Who would deny this little fella a walk on the beach??

Athletes,

The next few days are likely to see the temperatures dropping a little, with a few rainy days forecasted for the weekend. It definately seems to be clearing though for a Sunday EYB morning that would like to welcome as many inspired individuals to the shores of Sandy Bay.

EYB returns to a favourite route that is tried and tested as one of the most relaxed on the calender. Despite a very short little climb at half way to get us up and onto the Jeep Track above Sandy Bay, this route is a magic little walk that would be lost without all your mates, their mates, old EYB faithfuls, pooches (FLA's), their mates... and anyone else who would like get up to join the vibe!

TIME: Sunday 11th, 8:45 ready to go by 9am.

ESTIMATED HIKE TIME: A chilled 3hrs

WHAT TO BRING: Dogs (FLA's), Mates, Brothers, Sisters, Water, Munchies, Suncream, cameras, vibe, etc. etc.

WHERE DO I PARK: "Leaving the coastal Road between Hout Bay and Camps Bay, turn down the road to Llandudno. After 600m you will come to a sharp bend to the right. At this point continue straight along Fisherman's Bend Road. After negotiating six speed bumps, turn right into Sandy Bay Road. Then follow the sign posts to Sandy Bay all the way down Sunset Avenue almost to the bottom. On the last sharp bend there is a parking area. That's where the vibe will begin!" Mike Lundy - Easy walks in the Cape Penimsula

PHV: La Med has known to extend a PHV into the early evening hours...

Previous EYB Sandy Bay Vibe

a Jenna Jenna Jenna lovin the cool Sandy Bay Sea Breeze

For those old EYB'ers who have been waiting to get back into the Sunday Vibe, and for any new faces who would like to join the festivities... Sandy Bay is a perfect chilled morning out!!

See everyone on Sunday!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

KARBONKELBERG HIKE VIBE - 04 Feb!

2007-02-08T07:52:00.000+01:00

Karbonkelberg CREW - Pascale; Monita; Nikki; Abi; Michelle; Penny & Migs

Spectacular Views

Monita soaking up the views

"On Sunday morning, myself & eight lovely ladies (including Manna & Tana) merrily conquered the Karbonkelberg! Typically poor weather forecasting meant that the expected 29 degree temperatures did not quite materialize and we enjoyed a bit of cloud cover and a cool breeze to help us to the top of the mountain.

With such fine athletes present, we made it to the top in no time at all, despite the odd “numb foot” rest periods. In true EYB style, we took in not one, but two VAVT moments. The first with spectacular views down onto the “Bos 400” shipwreck and a bit of “seal spotting” and the second from Abi”s “timber deck” from which we had incredible views of Seal Island, Chappies, Noordhoek & even False Bay in the distance.

It was here, thanks to the cool breeze and Penny’s suggestion that the Llandudno PHV was changed to coffee (and lunch) at La Cucina. This was all the inspiration that was needed. In no time at all, we marched back down Karbonkelberg, ready for that well Earned Breakfast.

La Cucina PHV

Tana... what's that?

Typically, Tana & Manna were in fine form, doing twice the distance as any of the two legged athletes, but mention must be made of Aussie Michelle’s performance considering she’s only been in town for two weeks and done more hikes than most of the regular EYB cru. And to the five remaining lovely ladies, thanks for your EYB effort & the great company. All in all, it was a great hike. Sorry for those who were frolicking elsewhere – you missed out!!"

Migs

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Combination Route

2007-02-07T23:34:00.000+01:00

A morning of beauty awaits us yet again

After a FAMM epic last week where inspiration was pouring in from all angles, we head back to a previous FAMM mountain route this week - one that requires an uphill start to get the pulse beating from the word go! Don't let this deter you, its a cheeky but steady climb but the views, vibe and inspiration that awaits you upon summit, makes the climb beyond worth it! There is a great balance of off road and tar time on this route, so put those trail shoes by the door so come Friday morning they can leap onto your feet and lead you back onto our majestic mountains!

What date: Friday, 9th February 2007

What Route: Ocean View Drive - Signal Hill - Base of Lions Head. We will start on Ocean View Drive and take a slow start up the side of Signal Hill on the middle traverse to the base Signal Hill/Lion's Head Saddle where we will drop down right along the base and depending on time constraints we'll either run around the base or drop back onto Ocean View Drive and jog it in along the rd back to the cars.

What time: 5:45am - light is still just creeping through, so don't let the darkness keep you from earning!

Where do I park:Come along High Level Rd from town - Strand leads into High level Rd - drive quite far along through 2 sets of robots and then at the third set which is Glen Garriff Rd, take a left up the hill and then right into Ocean View Drive. Your second left is Upper Rhine which is a steep dead end rd - put your car into park and start warming up.

FLA'S: Dogs are welcome along this route, leashes recommended as some running will be done on the roads.

Post Hike Vibe: Vida Somerset Rd is calling for all athletes! It can't touch sides on a swim and hot tea on the Camps Bay beach, but they have been known to make the best latte in town!

See you out there ATHLETES!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

A Route to Remember

2007-02-06T07:00:00.000+01:00

Could FAMM get any better?

Start line with a view

Last week's FAMM involved a morning of true Cape beauty as 17 + 3 Athletes took to the beaches and foot printed the weekend off in style! I will let the pictures do the talking for this one as words just can't do the morning any justice! Let's just say...Where else in the world can one be at work by 8am after; an awe inspiring run with friends along the most beautiful beaches, followed by a refreshing swim with hot tea and muffins awaiting you as you climb out?? We wonder why live here....

I ask again, what lifestyle?

Our resident FA'S in their element!

The views and sunrise were pure inspiration

Clifton provides us with a route of shear pleasure

The Godfathers of EYB in stretch consultation

The front runners take control

Jog it in Ladies, Baywatch is calling

Tea and muffins after epic morning swim

What lifestyle, what sports model?

Thanks to all those who came out, great to see new faces every week! Yet another breathtaking morning of earning, where Athletes share in the wonder that is Mother Nature!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

MUD PACKS

2007-02-05T15:01:00.000+01:00

Other than the copycat, super-sleek-lycra-triathlon-ski-pants the we had inadvertantly both bought the day before and the fact that our team consisted of one member nursing a 'lets drink as much as we can during the hottest day of the year whilst watching horses' hangover and the other having macheteed (an Africanism similar to a hot knife through butter but with more machoism involved) his way through a Triathlon the day before.... It was possibly one of the funnest races I have ever done.

The scene was set on a wine farm in Somerset West, the weather was guaranteed to be a scorcher and the course consisted of "Mountain Biking", "Trail running" and "swimming" which by the end i had figured out where synonyms for "Ride for a bit and carry your bike through a dam", "see if you can cover every square inch of your body in mud" and "Try and find a belter a white shirt whilst propelling a tube through the water." Epic fun!

But seriously... as there is an option to do one lap or two.... and the fact that you can go at whatever pace you want to, I recommend this for everyone. The next one is on the 18th Feb in Grabouw and looks like it will be a great day!

Check this site for details....
http://www.quantumadventures.co.za/event-calendar.php?ItemID=34

Karbonkelberg Revisited

2007-02-01T23:15:00.000+01:00

Vibe travels uphill

This week Abi & Migs are taking EYB back up into the heavens above Hout Bay to the summit of the 'Karbonkelberg' mountain for 360 degree views over Llandundo & Hout Bay. The gradient will be tough at times, but nothing to serious for EYB athletes!! Despite Abi & Migs having been M.I.A. since the end of last year, they're back and will be there to meet you for this weekend's hike!!

What date: Sunday, 4th February

What route: Karbonkelberg/Hout Bay

What time: Meet at 8:30am to be on the mountain by 8:45am. Should be between 2-3hrs long.

Where do I park: Head towards Hout Bay harbour along Harbour Road. Go past Mariners Wharf, SA Fisheries Museum, and the NSRI, and take the first right towards Karbonkel Rd. Turn right into Bayview Rd, which is, second right off Karbonkel Rd. Follow Bayview all the way up to the end and find a park. Please check out the map below (see top left of the map at the end of Bayview Rd) to avoid any confusion.

Map showing "where do I park" details

What must I bring: LOTS OF WATER, camera, a warm top, some snacks, sweets... oh, and vibe!!!

Weather: Looks HOT - so don’t forget your SUNCREAM!!!!

Four Legged Athletes: Despite getting a little lost along the way the last time EYB tackled this mountain, dogs are welcome!!

Post hike vibe: A swim at Llandudno will be a must considering the weather forecast!

Contact Abi if you get lost - 084 556 8309.

See everyone on Sunday ready to EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Post J&B Met - Rhodes mem - Block House - Newlands Forest

2007-02-01T11:33:00.000+01:00

Pure vibe on the mountain

Saturday the 27th saw the running of the J&B Met. There were a number of Earn Your athletes who enjoyed the day of Black, White and Bling dress, summer sun, a few fillies and for some lucky punters small winnings, those that didn't put the mortgage on Badgers Gift that is.

Sunday morning saw more of that sun that Cape Town has been enjoying and the congregating of 8 Earn Your athletes at the Rhodes memorial car park. It was awesome to see 3 debutant's on the mountain including one overseas contingent, The Aussie Michelle.

The legs were quickly put into action with the steepish climb up to the block house were panoramic views were enjoyed.

Rock star on the turn style

Summitting the Trig beacon

Debutant's soaking up the views

Eric's enjoying a return to the Cape mountains

We then made our way along the contour path, through some much needed shade and into Newlands forest.

Riche and Suza had to cut their hike short as they had to be at a wedding reception lunch and descended through Newlands forest to the Helipad. They rest enjoyed the stroll back along the jeep track to Rhodes Mem lead by Caro and Jonty!

Jonty leading the way home

All in all a great hike, awesome to see the debutant's.

Info on this weekends hike to follow.

Earn Your Breakfast!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

From Mountains to Oceans

2007-01-30T21:15:00.000+01:00

Beauty awaits all Athletes

With yet another scorcher of a day set for Friday, along with Spring tides, FAMM is set to take a slight detour from our majestic mountains down to the ocean where a route of beauty, sand and sea awaits all Athletes. We are blessed with the best of both worlds in this awesome city so why not take advantage of this and head down to the beach for a morning run with a difference!

What date: Friday, 2nd February

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 with the style and grace of Baywatch Babes and the athleticism of The HOF, 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: 5:45am 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: Nothing is open at this cheeky hour so we can grab a cuppa from the Caturra Cafe at the Caltex and head back onto the beach for some chill time before work calls on us!

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

See you out there ATHLETES!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Debutants lead the way

2007-01-29T21:33:00.000+01:00

Ladies lead from the front

What team spirit?

Is that Spongebob I spot?

A FAMM record was achieved last Friday as 20 + 1 super keen and fit athletes took to Tafelberg Rd with pace, style and pure athletic vibe! Another beautiful, misty Cape Town morning saw some old and new faces take to the mountains to dominate the Woodstock Cave route as views, sunrises and banter provided another inspirational morning out. The ladies led the pack from the front and set the tempo for the morning as both joggers and walkers enjoyed the initial snaking around the bends of Tafelberg rd, before making the cheeky ascent up to the cave, where a brief breather and banter session was had. A regroup of walkers and runners was had on the way back down before the Yellow Brick Rd led the way back to the cars.

Kodak FAMM moment

Yet again the morning provided us with a beautiful sunrise, some great running time, debutant domination and above all motivational athletes!!! Awesome to have you all out there and get ready for a FAMM Spring tide Beach run with a difference this Friday! See you there!

Pure vibe!!

Our legend FLA; King of the Mountains

EYB hits Rhodes Mem after the Met

2007-01-25T22:00:00.000+01:00

What View? What beautiful mountain?

Athletes,

This Sunday will see a chilled walk in Newlands Forest from Rhodes Memorial to the Blockhouse, and then along the upper contour path into the top of Kirstenbosch and back.

Our VAVT fort

We will begin our ascent from Rhodes Memorial parking lot and take a gentle stroll up the hill to King's Blockhouse , where if the need arises we can VAVT and give the Elvis legs a quick moment to gather their beat. From there we will snake along the upper contour path above Newlands Forest taking in the spectacular views of the "Burbs" and beyond. We will then link up with the jeep track that will lead us back to our guarded cars at Rhodes Memorial.

What time: 8:15am, want to be on the mountain by 8:30am. Shouldn't be longer than 2-3hours depending on VAVT and how far we snake along the contour.

WDIP: Take the Rhodes Memorial exit off the M3 just next to UCT and head up the Yellow Brick Road to the parking lot. Or follow the trail of VIBE and EYB car stickers.

What must I bring: Lots and lots of water!!! Also if you can manage on a Met hangover, bring Champagne, muffins and sweets are always welcomed by the team leaders.

PHV: Either we opt for civilised tea and scones at Rhodes Mem or we take the more "Athelete" route and head to Forries for a well earned draught! The choice is obvious to some...!

So enjoy the met on Saturday and lets see you out there on Sunday morning!!

The Gnomes of Newlands Forest grow legs and take to the hills

See you on Sunday to EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

A SUNRISE TO REMEMBER

2007-01-25T07:00:00.000+01:00

With Cape Town weather at a all time high this week, so should one's Athletic spirits! What more could a morning athlete look for in a run - Crisp beautiful mornings, emotional sunrises, sensational city views and inspirational EYB Athletic banter! So with Friday set to top the weather barometers, a beautiful morning is predicted, so set those alarm clocks and begin your weekend with a morning run with a difference!

What inspirational morning?

What date: Friday, 26th January

What Route: Cable Car Rd, Woodstock Cave Its a route we've foot printed in the past and requires some gentle jogging along the road to manage the cave summit and be back down in time to start the day at work - but lots of time to regroup so don't be shy to come along!

What time: 545am...the chicanes of Tafelberg rd are longer than one perceives; so leave some time to roll around them at a gentle pace rather than at breakneck speed!!

Where do I park: Up Kloof Nek rd, left into Tafelberg Rd (Cable car rd) and ALL the way along past, the cable car station, past Platteklip and keep going until you are unable to take your car any further and you will come across the EYB branded cars!

FLA Friendly: All dogs welcome, great route for our four legged friends!

With debutants leading the way forward in 2007, lets hope to see more new faces out there, together with the legends of EYB to make this a morning of pure Athletic inspiration - it begins inside but thrives amongst like minded athletes on the mountains of Cape Town. So see you out there ready to EARN!

Do you need any more encouragement?

Cape Runners Against Gravity (CRAG) - 17/01/2007

2007-01-18T13:27:00.000+01:00

CRAG Runners and Walkers - 17/01/07

Frequent re-groups allow for a great range of runners to join

Beautiful Contour Path Views

Boardwalks on the Upper Contour

Yesterday saw a big group of like-minded Cape Town locals hit the slopes of Newlands Forest. It was one of those amazing Cape evenings and spirits were soaring with the good vibe of outdoor life.

For those who would like to get out there and join a group which caters for most levels, a small write up from the CRAG Leaders will highlight their vibe.

'CRAG is an all-inclusive group with the emphasis on providing an opportunity for runners and walkers and in-betweeners of all levels of fitness and ability to get out on to the trails, mountains and beaches, to enjoy the beauty of our natural environment, and escape the mad rush and energy-sapping frustrations of everyday pursuits for a short time each week in the stimulating company of a bunch of (often) slightly crazy but well-grounded (pardon the pun) individuals who love doing the same thing.'

Check out their website which also caters for those who are keen on getting their pooches out on the mountains...

http://www.crag.org.za/

Sign up to their newsletter to receive weekly updates of all the arranged trails. CRAG meets at different locations around the Cape Peninsula between 5:30 and 5:45pm every WEDNESDAY evening. Check it out!!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!

Earn your Table Mountain Route

2007-01-17T14:21:00.000+01:00

After a successful and inspiring 2006 of FAMM and EYB, the new year calls for athletes to to head back to the mountains, gather their EYB spirit, and take FAMM to new levels of fitness and fame!

Last week saw debutants dominate Lion's Head as an old favourite route was yet again enjoyed by all those who took up the challenge to begin their year of earning. As we continuously look and scout for new off-road running routes in our city, we will head back to a favourite of FAMMS', which provides the Athlete with an early cheeky ascent, a rocky but fynbos filled contour path and of course breathtaking views of our city bowl and beyond. Weather guru is kicking off the weekend with clear skies and sunshine so get your Christmas bellies out of bed and head onto the mountains to start your year of EARNING!

FAMM imprints Table Mountain with EYB spirit

What date: Friday, 19th January 2007

What Route: Platteklip Gorge, along the upper countour path of Table Mountain and back down the tar road to Kloof Nek parking lot. Maximum time is 1 hour with stops.

What time: 5:45am - please try your best to be on time as logistics requires some movement of cars and athletes to get on the mountain by 6am

Where do I park: All meet at Kloof Nek parking lot, just at the top of Kloof Nek Rd on your left. We will leave most of the cars here and jump in the 2 biggest and make our way to Platteklip Gorge where our legs will be put to the early morning test!

FLA'S: All welcome, no chains or ladders just some narrow contour paths but nothing our Four legged Athletes haven't conquered before!

FAMM aims to spread itself in the year to come and will continuously be on the scout for new and challenging morning routes on and around\our city mountains. If anyone would like to share their own routes with us to broaden our choices, please feel free to mail us on earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com as we welcome and suggestions and feedback!

This is a beautiful scenic route with a great VAVT of the city after a gentle jog along the contour path, so we hope to see you up there on Friday to kick start your weekend. If all else fails a little VIDA has been known to give an even harder kick to get the weekend going! See you there ATHLETES!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Debutants Dominate the Mountains!!

2007-01-15T06:52:00.000+01:00

21 and 2 (Four Legged Athletes)!

DEBUTANTS!

Stu, Jonts and Simon!

Shelley and John

Loving the views and the vibe!

Blackburn Ravine Lookout - Spectacular!

Yesterday saw 21 keen 'earn your' athletes head out into the beautiful Silvemine Reserve. 13 Debutants took up the offer to join in on the vibe and dominate from the word go. We headed up along Steenberg Ridge, into the Elaphants Eye Cave, down towards the Blackburn Ravine Lookout, and back via the Noordhoek Peak circuit Jeep Track.

It was awesome to have so many new faces out on the mountain, and I encourage anyone who is considering joining the vibe not to hesitate! The weather was also awesome yesterday and despite plenty of water being consumed on the mountain, there was a dire need to rehydrate/dehydrate further at the mighty Brass Bell in Kalk Bay!

All in all, a great day out and an unbelievable way to spend some quality time with some like minded people. To all other athletes who were 'earning their breakfast' elsewhere this past weekend whether it be cycling, running, walking, swimming or just getting up and out... awesome effort!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

2007 OPENING FAMM

2007-01-11T12:49:00.000+01:00

FAMM time again and i think its only write to start with looking at exactly what FAMM is and what it is meant to be... from the archives of the God Father Beef himself:

"FAMM is obviously a lot shorter than the Sunday vibe keeping it at a maximum time of about 1 hour. It is slightly more aimed at a jog where possible, but we really have had a big range of people and some are fitter than others! Generally if there is any kind of incline then there are always those who will walk/ hike it rather than jog it! Most of our routes so far have had a flat/ downhill section to end with so we normally jog it in -but again not at any blinding pace at all! There are also those who have time constraints and for them they turn back when appropriate - the routes will never get you lost!!!

Its a great platform to actually get into some jogging as some people have mentioned before!

And just remember - unless an athlete specifically states that they will be leaving early or whatever... we'll never leave a fellow athlete behind!!!"

Where: To start the year off on a good note, LIONS HEAD will be summitted. Please invite anyone you want to, will be a nice chilled one this week to start the year off on a gentle note. The more the merrier, so spread the word.

When: 5:45am - should be down by 7:15ish

Where to park: Meet at the car park at the bottom of the lions head start. Right off Kloof Rd onto the signal hill road and its about 200m up on the right.

Afterwards we will grace the Vida on Kloof for a bit of breakie… apparently they experienced a bad Christmas season due to the lack of EYB visits over the Xmas season.

See you all there.

Opening 2007 EYB Hike - 14th January

2007-01-10T09:00:00.000+01:00

Silvermine - Elephants Eye Cave - Blackburn Ravine Lookout

For those keen to jump start the year with an awesome hike on Sunday should take note of this beauty! Dust off the xmas-new year cobwebs, stay true to those new year's resolutions, and make it down for a great morning out!

Previous EYB posers at the Blackburn Lookout!

There are many different route options in this area but weather dependent (currently no worries at 28 degrees and clear) we'll look to take in views of the Southern Suburbs and False Bay from the Elephants Eye Cave above Tokai, spectacular views from the Blackburn Ravine Lookout of Hout Bay and the KARBONKELBERG/SENTINEL mountains, and the decent back to the Silvermine Reservior.

Elephants Eye Cave

There are no major climbs on this hike so it should be a good one for those wanting to ease their way into 2007!!

Meet time: 8:15am (summer time athletes!!!) in time to kick off no later than 8:30am.

WDIP (Where do I Park?): Go into the main Silvermine Entrance (if travelling towards Fish Hoek, its on the right at the top of Ou Kaapse Weg). Normally a small R10 charge is payable at the gate... follow the boards until the last car park near the reservoir. Look for the cars with the EYB stickers.

Get out and hug everyone hello! Please note that cellphone reception once past the main gate and in the car park is almost non-existent, so make all necessary calls/texts before driving through to the end.

Hike Time: Likely around 3-4 hours depending on how chilled everyone is feeling and the size of the group.

PHV: Open to suggestions!!

What to bring: All your usual hiking gadgets and food/ munchies and PLENTY of water!! It will likely be pretty hot so a hat and sunscreen are a must!!

Views from Elephants Eye

Athletes, hope to see as many of you out there as possible!! For those old-timers... get your lazy behinds back on the mountains!! For any debutants wishing to be part of the Vibe... PLEASE COME ALONG, and bring ANYONE who you know who would be up for it!!!

EARN YOUR BREAKFAST!!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

EYB looks back on an inspirational 2006!!

2006-12-29T14:40:00.000+01:00

Create Your Own Reality!

Earn Your Breakfast started as a hiking group in Cape Town, South Africa in June 2006.

It was founded with the intention of acting on rather than talking about the awesome outdoors, and all it has to offer us. Living and earning a healthy balanced lifestyle involves a personal choice, and the EYB 'lifestyle' soon inspired others to follow suit. It has evolved spontaneously since its inception and has inspired a vibe that belongs to those who create it.

earnyourbreakfast.com (currently under construction) will be a future channel and forum through which any activity or vibe of healthy proactive living can be shared and broadcasted to those willing to be inspired. EYB encourages and salutes any activity that involves anyone who believes in creating enriching experiences for themselves, no matter how big or small.

As we approach the end of the year and look into the future of an exciting 2007, EYB leaves you with a few closing 2006 inspirational adventures...

*DEVIL'S PEAK SCOUT RUN - Cape Town Summer

Click here to enjoy a full account of an amazing route up Devils Peak with all the photos and info attached!

*ARANGIESKOP 2 DAY EPIC - 01st - 3rd Dec

Overnight Hut

EYB Athletes!

Soaring with the vibe!!!

1700m Arangieskop summit!!

Migs and Abi!

Click here to enjoy a full account of an amazing 2 Day Arangieskop Epic with all the photos...

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

EYB hits the Kowie Striders 5km in Port Alfred

2006-12-27T09:23:00.000+01:00

EYB Athletes coming down the finishing straight - Wonderful

Team Port Alfred finishing as a bus

Auntie Suza, Nicky and Riche

Tam, Nicky, Mr K, Lyle, Suza and Riche at the finish

With EYB athletes dispersed around the country over the festive season, it is always good to see that the Earn Your mentality is not lost.

A bus of EYB athletes enjoyed a 5km fun run around Port Alfred in the Kowie Striders event at the Port Alfred Cricket Club.

We hope that everyone is enjoying the festive season and look forward to seeing everyone out there in the new year.

Earn Your Breakfast!!

CONTACT US: earnyourbreakfast@gmail.com

Friday AM Morning Madness brands the Promenade with EYB Christmas Cheer

2006-12-21T05:40:00.000+01:00

What Sea Point Vibe?

FAMM'S Christmas Spirit continues this Friday as Santa's Elves take to the Sea Point promenade in record numbers! Last week saw 6 + 2 Elves head up Lion's Head for what was another spectacular morning of Earning...the weather was perfect, the company even better and the views never fail. It was a special morning out, as 2 UK EYB Athletes took to the Cape Mountains - great to have you part of our growing FAMM community Carl and Ruth, and look forward to many more EYB experiences with you guys!
Carols seemed to have got the better of some athletes but Santa even crawled out of bed at the crack of dawn, and made it to the summit before us, where he left some delicious Christmas nibbles for the inspiring group of Athletic Elves!
So with Christmas now just around the corner and as EYB Athletes begin their holidays, FAMM calls all elves, reindeer, Father Christmas's and fatigued Athletes to rumble up some last minute energy before the year fades away and get onto the promenade for a morning of sunrises, sea air, banter, Christmas cheer and maybe even a run!

What date: Friday, 22nd December...3 more sleeps to Christmas!

What time: 545am...some might say this could kill the Christmas cheer in one go, but Athletes would tend to disagree. Which one are you?

WDIP: Newport Deli/Wakame parking lot on Beach Rd, Mouille Point. Go along Beach Rd with the blue ocean on your left, go past the lighthouse and you will see these restaurants pop up a few hundred metres down on your right hand side. EYB branding will lead the way...

What must I bring: Access will be denied on all accounts if one doesn't bring along any form, sign, object or action of Christmas VIBE. The Santa EYB police will be out in force so think ahead, plan your outfit and get ready for the best Christmas run you've ever had!

FLA Friendly: Dogs are more than welcome, leashes a must for certain parts of the promenade.

PHV: We will start and end at Newport Deli so a hot cappuccino or an iced tea awaits us on our return. Its a perfect setting to take in the morning, the views and reflect on the year, so schedule a late meeting or start your holiday early as this a PHV you don't want to miss!

So as the year winds down on the EYB Athletes, some very fatigued....others rearing to go, FAMM has one last morning in 2006 to excite, inspire and EARN! Its a new route, one which has been scouted many times before, but it is now calling for FAMM Athletes far and wide to brand the promenade with EYB footprints!

SEE YOU OUT THERE CHRISTMAS ATHLETES!

One can already see the EYB footprints taking charge...