On the road – 11 September 2015

Eight Dolphins bravely took part in the Old Mutual Sunday Tribune Mont-Aux-Sources Challenge last weekend.

This prestigious 50km trail run takes place in the Royal Natal Park, and make no mistake it’s a toughie.

This year snow littered the ground as the intrepid runners made their way up to some of our country’s most rugged and beautiful scenery.

Shannon Clark was the first Dolphin home in 6:57, a personal best placing him second in his age category (despite taking lots of photos).

Trygve Wang followed him in a time of 7:27 and then our “tourist” group arrived home safely after thoroughly enjoying the experience.

This is definitely one for the bucket list and well worth the blood, sweat and tears.

Shannon said, “This is such a special run, just when you think you have experienced the best it has to offer, you turn the next corner and it takes your breath away all over again. Standing in the snow, on top of the world, looking down on the clouds is mind blowing!”

Denton Muil agreed, “Awesome race with an awesome group of people. Fresh air, mountain streams and indigenous forests combined with the view from the top just took my breath away. Hard to believe we were able to climb 2000m in a single day! Everyone is still buzzing with a sense of achievement. You have to try it just once if you get the chance!”

Sarah