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🎥 Road-to-Trail Grand Slam ‘26 🏆
🏃‍♂️Next: @nelsonmandelamarathon
🤝: Revive • Tailwind SA • JPH • Petzl SA • Promenade • Gilnokie
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Driven by mileage, backed by the best🏃‍♂️💨

I'm pumped to officially announce my partnership with @gilnokie! When you are putting in relentless hours on technical trails and long road stretches, foot care and gear reliability aren't optional, they are everything.

To celebrate joining the squad, I’m hooked up with an exclusive code for the community. Use FriendOfGreat at checkout for 10% off your next pairs.

Hit the link in my bio to grab yours, and let’s lock in these training blocks together!

#Gilnokie #GilnokieSocks #IRCRoadToTrail #TechnicalFootWear #SouthAfrica taken in Cape Town, South Africa by @greatconquest

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2 months ago

Signed. Sealed. 100 Miles⛰️💼

The ticket is officially booked for the flagship @rmb_cib Ultra-Trail Cape Town @utct 100 Miler this November. 166 kilometers, over 7,500 meters of vertical climbing, and the ultimate test of the engine.

From launching the campaign with a 100km at @pass2passultratrail_ for my birthday, to coming off a solid road block at @totalsportstwooceansmarathon, @capetownmarathon, and @comradesmarathon, and recently locking in a flawless trail reintroduction at @energyevents.co.za’s @bastilledaytr weekend, it’s time to fully transition into the mountains.

The strategy is set, the mileage is compounding, and the masterplan is in motion.

Pacer 1 is already locked down: @dyllockwood — we’ve got massive business to take care of in the dark hours 🤝🫡

To my @interhandelruncommunity IRC Cape Town family, my friends at CRUZ KNTRL, and everyone backing this build: let’s shift the standard. The Road-to-Trail Grand Slam block officially starts now 🏁⚡️

The High-Performance Blueprint 🧠
To the coaching team sharpening my mind, engine, and mechanics:
@coachclottey | @mvuyisig.mg | @fightstreet.za | @ringlifestyleboxingclub

The Pack 🐺
To the training crews holding down the grind on the road and trails:
@fullsend.running | @matestrailsa | @gonzoruns

A big thank you to @sanlam_group and the partners taking care of the Grand Slam Runner:
@get.revive | @just_pure_health | @tailwindnutritionsa | @promenade_caps | @petzl_southafrica | @ultrahubsa | @nnc.cpt | @moodystreats_

To the gear that has held me down:
@asicstrail | @adidas | @underarmour | @hitec_sa | @bibboardssa | @forza.sports.accessories | @gilnokie | @rockrabbitsports | @mounttocoast | @reeboksouthafrica

To the technical kits I’m looking to bring into the mountains:
@firstascentsa | @sauconysa | @newbalancerunning | @adidasterrex | @nnormal_official | @leki_southafrica | @oakley | @coros_southafrica | @aonijie_za_official

A big shoutout to @worldstageentertainment and @arokocapetown 🦅 for believing and supporting this project.

#UTCT #100Miler #IRCRoadToTrail #GrandSlam #CapeTown TrailRunning taken in Lion's Head by @greatconquest

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3 months ago

Seeing a vision materialize across the city 🏙️🧱🌊

It is one thing to prepare the body for 42.2km on the road, but building the corporate infrastructure behind the athlete is where the real game is played.

Taking a walk through @vandawaterfront Mall and seeing the Sanlam campaign live across several massive digital screens was a surreal, milestone moment.

Linking up with my agent, @s_soldaka @hypersports_model_management at the @dhlstadium Cape Town Stadium Expo to appreciate the final poster rollout solidified what the entire week has been about: professional alignment.

It’s a beautiful experience standing next to your own campaign shoot during Africa’s biggest race week, and it’s a direct reflection of what we have been cooking.

Beyond the mileage, this build is about representation, community leadership with @interhandelruncommunity, and executing on the highest commercial stages.

Special appreciation to @sanlam_group and huge respect to the creative and management teams who put this campaign together. @moonsport_ @hypersports_model_management @capetownmarathon

The face is on the walls, the discipline is in the legs, the corporate strategy is locked in, the mission remains unchanged, and the vision only scales up from here.

Next phase of my #IRCRoadToTrail Grand Slam is loading 🏃‍♂️🏔️⚡️ @get.revive @just_pure_health @tailwindnutritionsa @promenade_caps @petzl_southafrica @bibboardssa @ultrahubsa @worldstageentertainment @nnc.cpt @moodystreats_ @white.beautyparlour @fullsend.running @matestrailsa @thegazeboguys_ct

#HybridAthlete #GrandSlam2026 #VAWaterfront Sanlam CTM2026 PerformanceInfrastructure IRCCapeTown taken in V & A Waterfront by @greatconquest

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5 months ago

🥾Twin Peaks Aftermath - Road To @utct

⛰️ Suther Peak
🧦 @gilnokie

@asicstrail | @get.revive | @just_pure_health | @tailwindnutritionsa | @petzl_southafrica | @arokocapetown | @nocashpay | @interhandelruncommunity | @promenade_caps

#IRCRoadToTrail #UTCT #GrandSlamRunner #CapeTown #trailrunning taken in Llandudno, Western Cape, South Africa by @greatconquest

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3 days ago

Every story has a chapter zero.

Long before the @utct 100-miles dream, the 27-hour trail pushes, and building @interhandelruncommunity, there were the foundational years, the moments, hobbies, discipline, and everyday life that built the engine behind the runner.

This page is the vault. Unfiltered memories, visual archives, and the raw process of becoming.

Welcome to my archive 📁⛰️🏃

@get.revive / @just_pure_health / @gilnokie
@tailwindnutritionsa / @petzl_southafrica / @promenade_caps / @ultrahubsa /@arokocapetown / @worldstageentertainment / @justaskmeza / @nocashpay

#BeforeTheGrandSLAM #OriginStory #IRCRoadToTrail #VisualJournal #CapeTown taken in Cape Town, South Africa by @greatconquest

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4 days ago

⛰️🌬️ HOUT BAY TWIN PEAKS 2026 CONQUERED 🏔️ @houtbaytwinpeaks 🏅

Twin Peaks 42km was an absolute battle ground in the wind, but the strategy was executed to perfection. The mission was clear: run and climb up Noordhoek, Judas, and Suther peaks while keeping the heart rate strictly in check as part of my #IRCRoadToTrail Grand Slam campaign.

The Race Breakdown:
📍Distance: 43.41km
⛰️Vert: 2,546m
⏱️ Finish Time: 8h 09m
🫀Avg HR: 128 bpm (Max: 181 bpm)

Zero cramps thanks to @get.revive, zero blisters thanks to @gilnokie, and plenty of power left in the tank on those technical descents. Another massive mountain block checked off on the road to @utct 100 Miler 🔨🔥 primed by @just_pure_health and race fuel by @tailwindnutritionsa.

🎽: @asicstrail
📍: @bibboards
🧢: @promenade_caps
🧦: @gilnokie (Code: FriendOfGreat)
🧪: @tailwindnutritionsa
🧂: @get.revive
🍒: @just_pure_health

🫡 Special appreciation to my sponsors and big love to the race organisers @energyevents.co.za, marshals, and the incredible trail community out on the mountain 🙌

@ultrahubsa | @arokocapetown | @nocashpay | @interhandelruncommunity

#TwinPeaks #TrailRunning #TableMountain #Gilnokie taken in Dunes Beach Restaurant and Bar by @greatconquest

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5 days ago

Full Circle. Race Day 🏃🏼‍♂️🌊⛰️

Honored to be the face on this year's @houtbaytwinpeaks race poster, taken during last year's charge along the Hout Bay sands!

All the weeks of vert, mobility, relentless fuel protocols, and preparation come down to this morning.

Back for round 2. Let's execute 🔨🔥 @energyevents.co.za @interhandelruncommunity

🔦: @petzl_southafrica
📍: @bibboards
🧢: @promenade_caps
🧦: @gilnokie
🧪: @tailwindnutritionsa
🧂: @get.revive
🍒: @just_pure_health
📈: @ultrahubsa

#TwinPeaks #HoutBay #RaceDay #IRCRoadToTrail #CapeTown taken in Hout Bay Beach by @greatconquest

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14 days ago

One day out from @houtbaytwinpeaks. Fueling right, feeling fresh, and ready for the steep climbs.

#Revive #GetSalty #IRCRoadToTrail #TwinPeaks #CapeTown taken in Camps Bay Beach by @greatconquest

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15 days ago

6,342m+ Vert. Endless Mobility. 3 Days to @houtbaytwinpeaks ⛰️🏃‍♂️

The work for @utct over the last 2 weeks is in the bank:
• 🗻🔝 6 major peaks hit (4x Platteklip, Suther, Devil's, Lion's, 2x Maclears, Skeleton)
• ⛰️Peak training block: 24km w/ 1,548m vert in under 8 hours
• ⏳Hours dedicated to mobility & recovery to keep the legs moving smooth

Tapering down, legs feel ready, and mind is set on tackling @energyevents.co.za's Twin Peaks 42km! 🎯

@petzl_southafrica | @promenade_caps | @get.revive | @tailwindnutritionsa | @just_pure_health | @ultrahubsa | @arokocapetown | @gilnokie | @bibboardssa | @nocashpay

#TwinPeaks #TrailRunning #IRCRoadToTrail #EnergyEvents #TableMountain CapeTown taken in Maclear's Beacon - 1086m. Highest point on Table Mountain. by @greatconquest

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17 days ago

More than miles: The IRC Community takes TMC. 🎽🥇

The highlight of last weekend's @tablemountainchallenge wasn't just checking off the 42km, it was watching our @interhandelruncommunity members show up and complete the 15km event for their very first trail race, as a training block for the upcoming @nelsonmandelamarathon.

Seeing new trail runners welcomed so warmly by the Cape Town trail community at @thelawns_ct in Camps Bay is what this movement is all about. From the high-energy aid station crews to the support along the route, @energyevents.co.za created an unforgettable race day atmosphere.

Cross-training, road, or mountain, we grow together. Proud of every single athlete who lined up and conquered the mountain.

Next high-volume training block is officially underway. Let's keep building🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏼🚀 ⛰️🔥

🎵music by @ozzeeworld

#IRCRoadToTrail #EnergyEvents #TrailCommunity #TableMountainChallenge #CapeTown taken in The Lawns CT by @greatconquest

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Powered by the Best: @tablemountainchallenge 42km Gear & Nutrition Protocol 🧪🧢🧦📍

Running 42km with 2,188m of elevation on tired legs requires relentless support from your setup. Zero cramps, zero skin irritation, zero blisters, and steady energy from Camps Bay up through @tablemountainnationalpark.

The Fueling Engine:

🥤 Hydration: @get.revive keeping electrolytes locked in through the heat.

⚡ Endurance Fuel: @tailwindnutritionsa providing smooth, consistent carbohydrate delivery.

🍒 Recovery Protocol: @just_pure_health concentrates to bounce back instantly.

The Technical Kit:

📍 Bib Attachment: @bibboardssa keeping the race number locked tight without pin holes or shirt damage.

🧢 Headwear: @promenade_caps holding firm through high mountain winds and sun.

🧦 Footwear Care: @gilnokie socks handling the harsh terrain and keeping my feet 100% blister-free over 8+ hours of dirt. (Use code: FriendOfGreat)

Big appreciation to the brands elevating my #IRCRoadToTrail Grand Slam campaign. Engine prepped and rebuilding for the next big milestone! 🔨

@petzl_southafrica
@arokocapetown
@nnc.cpt
@ultrahubsa

#TrailRunning #CapeTown #TableMountain #TableMountainChallenge taken in Cape Town, South Africa by @greatconquest

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Table Mountain Challenge 42km: Zone 2 Masterclass ⛰️📊🏅@energyevents.co.za

Coming straight off a massive 130km effort at TUFfer @puffer_ultra, the assignment for @tablemountainchallenge 42km was crystal clear: treat the full marathon route as a controlled, high-volume training block for @utct.

The strategy was to keep effort strictly in Zone 2, power-hike the steep ascents, and softly jog the technical descents. Executed to perfection from start to finish with zero cramps and plenty of fuel left in the tank.

The Data:

📍 Distance: 42km | Vert: 2,188m

⏱️ Elapsed Time: 8h 05m | Moving Time: 6h 44m

🫀 Avg HR: 133 bpm (Max: 171 bpm)

🔥 Calories Burned: 3,890 kcal

Seeing friends along the Newlands Contour path made the miles fly by, and @energyevents.co.za delivered a flawless course experience. The legs feel remarkably fresh as we transition straight into September’s high-vert block! 🏃🏼‍♂️⚡

@just_pure_health | @get.revive | @tailwindnutritionsa | @gilnokie | @petzl_southafrica | @ultrahubsa | @promenade_caps

#TableMountainChallenge #RoadToUTCT #IRCRoadToTrail #CapeTown #TrailRunning taken in The Lawns CT by @greatconquest

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