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I am extremely excited to announce that I will be starting to coach individuals and share my passion in the running space. Whether you are wanting to complete your first 5km run or are aiming to toe the start-line of a 100km / 100-mile race and everything in-between. I will be focusing on...🏃‍♀️ Tailored weekly training plans and goal setting. ⏳️ Real-time feedback and progress tracking. 🏁 Race strategy and tactics. ⚡️Check the link in my bio, and I'll get in touch.#coach #running #coaching #athletes #sport by @ridge.on.ridges

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UTCT 100 Miler 🌬Round 2 - You think you've done it once before, so this time you know what to expect.Hands down the hardest race I've put myself through.Mother nature decided to show whose in power.•The most amazing time was had, getting that chisel out and chipping away slowly but surely.Having my brother @__matthewcross__ pacing me for 100kms was the most incredible experience, sharing the power of the mountain with him. • As we know this is a total team sport. Thank you all around to @cheryl_cross1 @kirst_prowse @anotherchrismcevoy @the_not_so_big_leebowski @jennamurrayshort You all were paramount in me successfully finishing the mission. I'm knackered now. 171km. 36 hours. 2nd Miler in 6 months. We did it! by @ridge.on.ridges

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MUT by UTMB 100 MilerWhat a brutally beautiful ride that was. I knew it would be a challenge, but I didn’t know how this miler would break me down out there in the lonesome dark mountains as it did. I was mentally prepared to go through dark times, and dark times I oh so went through. The first 115km were as difficult as 115km would be, but doable and body felt good enough to just keep on chipping away. Leaving Oakhurst knowing that there is 50km left to the finish line and that I will be entering my 2nd night mentally took a rather dark turn on me. The left quad took a beating over the last few hours and was all swollen, but that is all part of running bloody far over mountains.I received a message from my brother, @__matthewcross__ saying “This painful exhaustion you are feeling right now is the reason why you are running 100 miles. This is what you have been waiting for”.Well, I guess this is where my real grind starts. Been sleep walking for the past 30min and eventually found the notorious “Satan’s butt crack” Brutal climb. Decided halfway up to take a dirt nap for 10min and get some sleep in. My support team was second to none, and I would have never made it home without them. I thank them very much.This was a gnarly 100 mile course and just what I needed.Another Miler ticked off.168km. 8000m. 40 hours.We made it!! by @ridge.on.ridges

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When you are sitting looking at a fire, every single thing you see is completely random.There's no predictive element to it.It forces your brain to accept the reality that it has no idea what is coming next and puts you in a highly neuro response state so that you can have more open conversations...being a little more susceptible to new ideas.Talk more to your friends, preferably outside around a campfire. by @ridge.on.ridges

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My intention going into the Fish River Canyon was to find a bit of peace and silence from the craziness that life has to offer.The Canyon brings tranquility, with the only interruption of a Fish Eagle's call echoing through the canyon walls. A welcome interruption by all means 🦅....#namibia #fishrivercanyon #nature #canyon #eagle by @ridge.on.ridges

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An Autumn Sunrise on KCR 🍂.....#autumn #sunrise #mountains #capetown #climbing by @ridge.on.ridges

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3 months ago

Could honestly go straight back 🇱🇸 by @ridge.on.ridges

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3 months ago

Bucket list race coming up in a few days @ultratraildrakensberg I have been adventuring through the most magical country of Lesotho, staying in traditional Basotho roundhouses, trying to find the highest peaks above 3000m of altitude 🇱🇸Whether your running goals are to accomplish your first 5km/10km on the road or mountain to racing 100kms through high altitude mountain ranges, go check the link in my bio and I'll get back to you straight away 🙌.....#race #drakensberg #lesotho #trailrun #mountains by @ridge.on.ridges

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Between…#trailrunninglife #trailrunner #capetownlife #capetownliving #sportsphotographer by @ridge.on.ridges

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@pass2passultratrail_ 100km What an incredible day traversing the mountains through Limietberg's rugged heart.Flowy trails making the running nice and smooth paired with technical terrain, making any running rhythm tricky to get into. After UTCT 4 months ago, fatigue lingered right up until mid-January. A bit apprehensive about the thought of racing Pass2Pass, being on the start line with @__matthewcross__ made it all worth the short build up.Setting off into the dark mountain, I knew it would just be a fun yet tough day on the legs.Rounding off the top P10 was absolutely epic to do. Cherry on the top was witnessing my brother smashing P2 and slicing his was through the course 🐐 by @ridge.on.ridges

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5 months ago

Kitted out for the chase 👀 Gear that is reliable and hassle free is a must. Thanks BibBoards for keeping our race number on when the chase is on 🚫🧷 Excited for our next races on the cards 🏁#bibboardssa #nomoresafetypins #trailrunning #trailrunnerlife #runningcommunity #capetown #southafrica by @ridge.on.ridges

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We've all been there 🤣 Making race prep hassle free is a must and safety pins are not ideal. BibBoard's special clip system has protected my gear, is easy to use and is long lasting.Feeling ready to conquer my races for 2026 🏁#bibboardssa #trailrunning #raceday #gearprep #capetown by @ridge.on.ridges

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