A LEGACY OF LESSONS ON THE ROAD

When Louise van der Westhuizen lines up for her 12th TTOM Ultra next year, she will be the youngest female Blue Number-holder in the race, but there is so much more to her running story than just a statistic about her medals and age. Her fascinating journey to this point in her running career will inspire other young women who may be thinking of stepping up to the ultra distances, and the experience and advice she is readily willing to share is inspired by the example set by her legendary father’ s own running and coaching. – BY LINDY-JOY DENNIS with SEAN FALCONER