Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Good news

2008 is now almost a thing of the past, and the good news is, we have already starting cranking out plans for the OT 2009!

As soon as I get back from the December break, I will start sending out info regarding entries etc, but the entry fee will be between R100 - R150, and we are working on a long sleeve technical T also in the region of R100 - R150. So budget for a worst case scenario of R300 bucks (if you want a T-shirt), and hopefully we can give you the good news that it will only work out to R200 (if you still want the T-shirt).

Drive safely if you are going anywhere!

I am not a big fan of the materialistic spending spree over the Festive Season, but I do think it is good to stop and reflect about a Person who was born about 2000 years ago! What is more, His birth, death and resurrection were prophesied many year's before the event, and this is possibly the GREATEST NEWS ever told!!!

Isaiah 53:1-12
Who has believed what they heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
(2) For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him.
(3) He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
(4) Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.
(5) But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.
(6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
(7) He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.
(8) By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people?
(9) And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.
(10) Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.
(11) Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities.
(12) Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.



Tuesday, November 25, 2008

YOUR comments on the run

  • Although going about 5km off course and covering about 41k in total, I've no regrets. Running in such a beautiful location makes up for getting lost. ~ Stevie
  • Most of us agree it was tougher than any other trail run we’ve done. I definitely want to do it again next year. ~ Ad
  • I initially thought the route markings were a bit lacking, but the orienteering was actually fun. Can't wait to do it next year ~ Marc
  • To share the day with Gisele was an absolute highlight! Thankfully the inclement weather did not result in any injuries and everyone was able to enjoy a very special time in the Outeniquas! ~ Chris
  • Thanx for a great race and an awesome experience – I am still sore – something that hasn’t happened to me so long after a race, in a long time! ~ Mike


The Mad Scientist's Take on the OT 2008

It is always good to get some feedback from fellow event organisers, The Mad Scientist has written a blog post on the event and if you would like to read about it, click on this link:
http://chaosinnature.blogspot.com/2008/11/inaugural-outenique-trail-run.html

Monday, November 24, 2008

And the winner is...?

Well for most it is not about winning, but about experiencing nature up close and stopping to admire the view or take a photo or two. There was some talk of some folks not sticking to the hiking trail that goes through Tonelbos and around the small dam, but instead taking an easier jeep track option. I wasn't there to play policeman, but those who stuck to the hiking trail got the full value for their entry fees, those who didn't were only shooting themselves in the foot. next year I will definitely tighten up this aspect of the race with a few unmanned CP's...
Name OVERALL TIME COMMENTS
Eddie Mouton 05:39 1st
Rinus Wessels 05:42 2nd
Nicholas Smith 06:02 Chicken Run
Mike Ohlsson 06:03 3rd (Trail)
Mike van Vuuren 06:03 Chicken Run
Jan Heenop 06:05 Chicken Run
Michael Graz 06:09 4th (Trail)
Caroline Balkwill 06:44 5th / 1st Female
David le Page 06:44 5th
Jacques Mouton 06:55 7th
Suzaan Kruger (Willie) 06:58 7th
CJ Viljoen - CP 1 Start
Jeff Willcocks 07:03 9th
Erika Groetpass 07:50 Chicken Run
Martin Grotepass 07:50 Chicken Run
Geert de Decker 07:33 Chicken Run
Klaus Kassel 07:33 10th
Mary de Decker 07:41 Chicken Run
Glen Lindsay 07:44 11th
Marc Rodgers 08:10 12th
Rod Warner 08:20 13h
Amanda Williamson 08:27 14th / 2nd Female
Christine Collins 08:27 15th / 2nd Female
Andy Cox 08:50 16th
Chris Crewdson 11:49 17th (Trail)
Gisele Crewdson 11:49 18th/ 4th Female (Trail)
Jayde Butler DNF Did not Finish
Kevin Ewers DNF Did not Finish
Lee Rawlings DNF Did not Finish
Andrew van Blommestein DNF Did not Finish
Mark Wagenheim DNF Did not Finish
Sue Ulyett DNF Did not Finish
Barbara Hage DNF Did not Finish
Stephen Hector DNF Did not Finish
Bianca Grotepass DNF CP 1 Start
Frans Grotepas DNF CP 1 Start
Ad Cole DNF Withdrawn
Jo Mackenzie (Emily) DNF Withdrawn
Guy Wood DNF Withdrawn
Lianne Wicks DNF Withdrawn
Ryan Jucker DNF Withdrawn

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Landy World comes to the party

We are very grateful for the support local businesses have shown us in the race. Another George business have literal provided the proverbial bandwagon, let alone jumped on!

Landy World have loaned us a 4x4 vehicle for the weekend to transport the marshal, seconds and yummy goodies up to Tierkop Hut.

So if you are one of the privileged few to own a 4 x4 and more specifically a Land Rover, do consider taking it along to the guys at Landy World for some T.L.C. when your vehicle needs its next service. They have 13 years of experience and will put it to good use in looking after your Landy.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Heather Park Superspar

A special word of thanks to Heather Park Superspar for being our official checkpoint goodies supplier. I have personally tasted their muffins, and you will not be disappointed!

Heather Park Superspar is the closest shop to Witfontein (about 2 km away) and it is a good idea to go and get your goodies for the braai there! They are open until 21:00 pm so if you arrive late on Friday from Cape Town, you could also get one or two things for the run on Saturday!

They have also supported various road running races in George and have given us a few spot prizes for the Outeniqua Traverse.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Wilderness Pharmacy Sponsors a Checkpoint

Great news, Wilderness Pharmacy has come on board to sponsor a checkpoint with something to drink (Coke / Hot Chocolate) and eat (Muffins / Jelly babies etc), so runners will definately appreciate their generosity while out on the trail.

Our thanks go to the management of Wilderness Pharmacy for supporting the race!