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🇿🇦CPT, RSA
🖤Wed @ 17h45 - El Burro, Greenpoint
@sauconysa @_el_burro @sealandgear @oakley @gilnokie @bootleggercoffeecompany

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One of my favourite things about being part of the running community is getting to show up for other people the same way they’ve shown up for me. ❤️

Yesterday, we headed out to support the inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon, where runners took on the 5km, 10km, half marathon and full marathon distances.

And man, what a beautiful reminder of why I love this community so much.

I’ve been on the other side of those cheers. I know what it feels like when your legs are tired, your body is begging you to slow down and suddenly you hear someone shouting your name.

Sometimes that’s all you need to keep going.

And yesterday, I got to be one of the people doing the shouting. 😂

Watching people come out to support not only their friends and family, but complete strangers too, was something special.

Because that’s the thing about running. You might be chasing your own goal, fighting your own battles and pushing through your own pain, but there’s an entire community willing to help you get to that finish line.

I’ve always believed that if you want a village, you have to be a villager.

And yesterday was a beautiful example of that.

Doing hard things is tough, but you never have to do them alone.

To everyone who ran, supported, volunteered or cheered, well done!

If you look closely, you can see the power of community. 🥹❤️

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It gets cold below 3 🥶🧊

Life lesson: whenever faced with a challenge what so ever - dye your hair and shave your legs.

📸 @dan_blake_

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If you see me walking tomorrow, just know the wheels came off 🛞

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Thank you for joining us! A shakeout has never looked so good 😮‍💨

Good luck for Sunday! If you’re not running, you’re cheering 🏁🏁🏁

Shoutout to @adam.focuss for capturing Wednesday so well 🔥

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YEWWW now that’s what we call a SHAKEOUT 💃

Race Week vibes on vibes on vibes is all we have to say about that 😮‍💨😮‍💨

Shoutout to @nyslicepizza for hosting, to @chad.chitter for making us mooove, to @openfuel + @gilnokie + @oakley for supplying the goods, to our epic @crrc_ct crew for making sure everyone ran safely, and most importantly to YOU 🫵 for bringing the energy!

All that’s left to do is race 🏎️ Good luck out there on Sunday! And remember, CHEER VIBES MATTER, if you’re not running, you better be screaming from the sidelines 🔥

#RUNASONE

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Nelson Mandela Marathon Shakeout run is done 😎

A huge thank you too @nyslicepizza @crrc_ct @gilnokie and @sauconysa for making the run extra vibey!

P.S. the pizza we had at NY Slice is top tier! 🤤
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#saucony #nyslice #running #runnersofinstagram

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Race Journey debrief

CHICAGO KNOWS WHAT’S UP!! 🇺🇸🔥

CHECKS KASHED🥇💰

When I got into the Chicago Marathon, the goal was sub-3. Realistically, I knew that was a MASSIVE stretch. But there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big, right? 😂

All year, I’d been saying, “TILL THE WHEELS COME OFF.” Well, after Comrades and HYROX, they started coming off. Slowly but surely. 🥲😂

Just over two weeks before Chicago, I had a call with Doc @raaghib_fredericks to arrange an ultrasound.

The conversation started with:

Me: “Doc, whatever the scan reveals, you know I’m still running, right?” 😂
Doc: “Ya, I know😂

When my physio heard I tore my calf, she got emotional😂 Then she got straight to work, determined to get me to that start line and, more importantly, across the finish line. 🏁

Then came the conversation with my coach @mikeobery
Quick and simple chat:

Hard taper! No running! Collect the medal‼️

Sorry, correction… he said, “COLLECT THE FUCKING MEDAL!” 😂
Me: SAY LESS!!! 🫡

The plan was simple: forget the time, soak up the experience and have the best fucking time of my life.

And that’s exactly what I did.

I started my watch, changed the screen and made sure I had absolutely NO idea what pace I was running or what time I was on. No chasing splits. No sub-3 or sub 4 pressure etc. Just me, the streets of Chicago and 42.2 km of making memories.

Thankfully the first few km’s felt okay and then I knew I was good to go 😎

S/O to my physio @_hayleykuhn for working tirelessly to get me to that start line. 🥳

Sometimes, the goal changes. The dream takes a back seat. And the only thing that matters is getting to the start line, embracing the journey and making the most of the opportunity.

Chicago, you were everything I needed and more. 🇺🇸🏅

Came for the experience…
Leaving with a memory of a lifetime. 🌆🏅

To the people who made all of this possible a massive THANK YOU!!! @quinton_jacobs @heiniboonzaaier @_britt.jacobs_ @grcrunclub @lucyangelcamarena @jorgeclooney

All the messages & support from friends and family
Incredibly grateful 🙏

THIS WAS MAJOR🔥

#ChicagoMarathon #WorldMarathonMajors #TillTheWheelsComeOff #ChecksKashed #CapeTownToChicago MedalMonday

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New Week. Let’s get out there! 🙌🏼🖤

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‼️CHICAGO MARATHON‼️

WE ARE HERE BAAAAAAAABY🔥🔥🔥

The Goal is simple…

1. Have the best fucking time😎
2. Get to Mile 23 🍾🥳 (cheer zone)
3. Collect my 1st @wmmajors medal 🥇

@chimarathon LFG🔥🔥🔥

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It’s almost RACE WEEK and you know what that means…

CPT is about to become Shakeout City 🙂‍↔️
You don’t want to miss this one👇

SAUCONY X CRRC X NY SLICE

For the runners, the cheerleaders, and the pizza lovers because training, cheering, and carb loading are all hard work 😏

We’ve partnered up with our friends @nyslicepizza to bring you an evening of loosening up those legs and getting in the marathon spirit!

A cheeky 5km along the prom in a pair of Sauconys (our demo squad will be there for you to test out your model of choice), followed by pizza, beer, and @chad.chitter on decks 😮‍💨

🗓️ Wed, 14 Oct 2026
⏰ 5:45pm for 6pm

🍕+ 🍺 brought to you by @nyslicepizza
+ FUEL from our mates @openfuel
+ WIN a lil summin’ summin’ from @oakley & @gilnokie

First 50 people to check in on the night get a FREE t-shirt!
Sign up via the link in bio 🎟

Remember, the training is the work, the marathon is the prize! Come ready to celebrate together, come ready to RUN AS ONE 🔥

*Please remember to bring your ID/phone to leave with us in exchange for your demo shoes

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Howzit 🤍

This week we have all our usual runs as well as Soleful Trails!!

For those looking to escape the city, Soleful Trails will be joining @piratestrailrunning at De Wildt on Sunday⛰️

Soleful Menu for the week:
Soleful Sunsets
• Pink Mamas, Dunkeld
• Tuesday
• 17:15 for 17:30
• 5km

Soleful Fri-Yay:
• Delta Cafe, Craighall
• Friday
• 17:15 for 17:30
• 5 & 7km

Run Club Sunday:
• Sunday
• Kleinsky’s, Birdhaven
• 6:30
• 10km and 20km

Soleful Trails
• Sunday
• De Wildt Adventure Trails
• 6:30
• 12km and 21km
N.B. These are technical trails with lots of elevation, and there is a trail fee

Have an amzing week and remember to spread love and kindness wherever you go!!🤍

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To Cape Town with Love.🇿🇦❤️
… We sure do miss you.
(Adventures with @_britt.jacobs_ @justinmanabat @larissaparekh)
#malvapudding #capetown #escape #babygravy #shotonfilmbyjustin

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