tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post7438753742506564805..comments2024-01-01T07:04:23.808+02:00Comments on No Choice But To Pedal: Gauteng Winter Trail Series – Race 2 ReportJohannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-92025727543981471792010-06-17T05:58:39.197+02:002010-06-17T05:58:39.197+02:00I LOVED your dirty shoes and socks. I always feel...I LOVED your dirty shoes and socks. I always feel like I've had a GREAT run when I come home with dirty socks. I also laughed out loud about the chirper! When people argue, my husband calls it "chirping" so I loved your story but I'm so sorry you had to put up with HIM! I, once again, enjoyed your photos. Happy racing this weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-52148701028266714742010-06-17T02:33:09.177+02:002010-06-17T02:33:09.177+02:00I don't get how anyone would wear an ipod in a...I don't get how anyone would wear an ipod in a race like that either! And that Chirper Dude? UGH. The photos are beautiful!!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144512028031455208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-13771100415948299312010-06-16T20:02:38.116+02:002010-06-16T20:02:38.116+02:00That is one of the best race reports of all times!...That is one of the best race reports of all times! I loved your pictures! Awesome views!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04475627777506921957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-76919110985540170282010-06-16T17:41:30.474+02:002010-06-16T17:41:30.474+02:00Top of the line race report! Loved your narrative ...Top of the line race report! Loved your narrative and accompanying photos! (South Africa looks like a beautiful country!) Nice work on the race itself as well! Glad to see you had the appropriate amount of trail dirt on you at the end, too! :)Lesley Looperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764967611620715096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-49004109303891159912010-06-16T13:45:26.114+02:002010-06-16T13:45:26.114+02:00This evening The South Africa soccer team is playi...This evening The South Africa soccer team is playing again! Good luck to BAFANA BAFANA against Uruguay :)Giorgiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586919083285187135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-26490153830909860212010-06-16T05:16:30.794+02:002010-06-16T05:16:30.794+02:00Johan, as expected, your awesome pictures did not ...Johan, as expected, your awesome pictures did not disappoint.Chris Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670072457969152936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-2841591754259390142010-06-15T22:22:08.063+02:002010-06-15T22:22:08.063+02:00What an interesting race! Holy Moley that was qui...What an interesting race! Holy Moley that was quite a hill at the beginning and then having to stand in line to cross a fence? Wow! <br /><br />I love the pics, it looks like a beautiful trail!<br /><br />Maybe someone needs to "suggest" to chirper that he bring HIS iPod next time...wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727968871500471018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-34594211601281435102010-06-15T21:31:54.052+02:002010-06-15T21:31:54.052+02:00One of these days I'll need to do a trail race...One of these days I'll need to do a trail race. I think I would be very frustrated with a single track being unable to move forward, ahead of slower people. But one good thing is it gave you a chance to take pictures. <br /><br />How can the chirper talk that long out loud to himself?Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527827359630897863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-71542386726362061182010-06-15T15:39:21.450+02:002010-06-15T15:39:21.450+02:00Chirper is hilarious. I have a few people I can c...Chirper is hilarious. I have a few people I can call that...ha. AWESOME photos and great race!Caratunk Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-91069761941647817132010-06-15T04:54:53.265+02:002010-06-15T04:54:53.265+02:00"Chirper" - I LOVE it!! I know a few I ..."Chirper" - I LOVE it!! I know a few I can put that good name to use! Absolutely gorgeous pictures and a fantastic run. Wow, that bridge would scare me to death! Well done on the race, well done!!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-47685929212350931372010-06-15T02:26:48.478+02:002010-06-15T02:26:48.478+02:00What a great race report. That chirper would have ...What a great race report. That chirper would have driven me crazy! I can't believe the queue of runners in a race. That is too bad. But wonderful scenery and what a workout!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-13587113745006955332010-06-15T02:10:14.902+02:002010-06-15T02:10:14.902+02:00Looks like it was the perfect day for running and ...Looks like it was the perfect day for running and the scenery ... I honestly can't think of a superlative that's worthy.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-37970129857917250092010-06-14T23:17:48.882+02:002010-06-14T23:17:48.882+02:00Love the pics and the whole landscape! You are ver...Love the pics and the whole landscape! You are very patient to deal with the chirper and the traffic jam! Nice job! I use an iPod pretty regularly but when I go on trail runs or to someplace new and special I leave it home, you are right it "pollutes" the environment and the experience!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061231036755945077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-2365919250232079612010-06-14T22:24:02.117+02:002010-06-14T22:24:02.117+02:00Great race report! I really enjoyed the pics and y...Great race report! I really enjoyed the pics and your description of the journey. I am a lot like you with regard to "chirpers" and "ipod users". I don't get it. Just like you say, why would you want to pollute the beauty and sounds of nature with useless talk and music. I'm glad you value the true benefits of being on a trail run! Looking forward to your next race report!!brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883753602433501903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-46401938701599124162010-06-14T21:28:15.261+02:002010-06-14T21:28:15.261+02:00Beautiful race report Johann! I think it was a nic...Beautiful race report Johann! I think it was a nice adventure and that bridge on the river is fantastic. I'd like running next to the that beautiful river which was flowing strong.Giorgiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586919083285187135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-50533471046883688892010-06-14T21:03:11.989+02:002010-06-14T21:03:11.989+02:00What a great recap...I love your photos and your d...What a great recap...I love your photos and your dirty socks! You are totally tempting me to try a trail run after this first marathon :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125640729727220332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-75718133049163026112010-06-14T20:05:21.877+02:002010-06-14T20:05:21.877+02:00Holy awesome dirty socks! Heck ya! Way to tell you...Holy awesome dirty socks! Heck ya! Way to tell you got down and dirty, all while snapping amazing photos! I am glad you got the camera!Rad Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633567426843769992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059484920052354114.post-68607554438538950762010-06-14T18:55:00.569+02:002010-06-14T18:55:00.569+02:00Hi Johann,
Wow, this was a fantastic race report! ...Hi Johann,<br />Wow, this was a fantastic race report! I loved all of the pictures....beautiful scenery:) It looks like you had another challenging course with many obstacles to tackle.<br /><br />Funny about the chirper...sorry about being right in front of him for most of the race:( I bet it was hard for you not to say something like..."Could you zip it up for a minute?" <br /><br />I am looking forward to your next race report:) Have a great week!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.com