Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 156 Issue 156 - Feb 2023 | Page 44

TRAIL RUNNING

Mad About the Traverse

As a spectator at the Rhodes Dryland Traverse in 2021 , I could already see why it is considered an aspirational , must-do , bucket-list event by many in the South African trail running community , and having ‘ graduated ’ to stage racing during 2022 , I jumped at the opportunity to run it myself this past November . It turned out to be a wonderful running experience , in spite of a few challenges my side , and left me wanting more of the Swartberg trails , awesome vibe and banana bread !
– BY NICOLE HAYES
Hands up if you ’ re having fun !
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