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Crew Leader | Runner | Engineer
Founder @trail.leopards & LEAP 🐆
Elevating ambitious humans through movement & mindfulness
DM 'LEAP' to get started 👇

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A @13_peaks Birthday Bonanza! It's closer to my next birthday 🫣 but I've been sad that I never got these photos together of two of my favorite days ever!

An introverts dream birthday party... I got my friends to join me and Jono for sections of a 100k 13 peaks party which we did over two Saturdays to makes sure no one had any excuses 😅

I think of these two days so often and I always feel so damn lucky to have such wonderful people around me ♥️ and such magical (and brutal) mountains to go play on! 🌄⛰️

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Trail Leopards in Cape Town started on day one with 120 runners and a founder with one goal: bring the mountains to everyone. Kai built the crew in the weeks after a personal heartbreak, driven by a simple belief that the mountains belong to everyone.

The numbers show what's happened since. Over 35 volunteer guides lead four pace groups every Thursday on trails around Hout Bay, with a sweep guide making sure nobody gets left behind. Members range from two years old to 81. Trail Leopards is free to join. Each Thursday takes a different route across Chapman's Peak and beyond, rotating nearly a dozen starting points so regular runners don't repeat the same ground for months. Tuesdays bring the Bakery Run at South Yeaster at 06:30, a road session that ends with coffee and croissant.

By summer, up to half the runners in any session can be visitors from overseas, turning a local project into a cross-cultural gathering point on the mountainside.

Follow @trail.leopards for weekly announcements of starting locations.

Comment with TLCPT to read the whole story.

#runningcrew #trailleopards #houtbay #southafrica #trail

Save it. Pick a Saturday. Show up.

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LEAP Training Crew based in Cape Town offers runners of all fitness levels a space to learn, grow, and train together, whether you are just starting out or a seasoned ultra marathon runner 🚀

Our package includes:

🏃‍♂️ 8 in-person sessions per week (including running, strength, and recovery sessions)

📈 A training plan developed by UESCA-certified running coaches to follow on TrainingPeaks (road improvement or trail improvement at beginner/intermediate/advanced levels)

💯 A long list of perks to support your training, racing, and recovery

🎓 Access to educational-based trail & running content so that you don't ever feel lost along the way

🚀 A driven community that supports one another in achieving their goals

DM 'LEAP'' to find out more and get started. Your first week is free so you can join without any upfront commitment 🫡

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We had a super fun morning on Saturday with the @slowandsteadycpt crew over at the @sealandgear campus for a morning of trail and road running, connecting with and getting to know one another, and getting to enjoy some @vidaecaffe_official coffee, @jackblackbeer, @get.revive sachets, @nutrigopower protein bars, and an in-store discount from @sealandgear 🫶🐆🐢🌊

There were also some fantastic prizes from @sealandgear, @deli2sea2026, and @get.revive that a few lucky winners claimed 🚀

A big thank you to @alec.gates for the awesome pics! 📷

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WEEK 42 | LEAP, Constantia Nek Trail Run, coaching now offered, a crew collab, and the return of Sealand Saturdays 🐆

Swipe for more info 👉

Our in-person LEAP training crew is in full swing, bringing you at least 8 sessions per week spread across running (easy, intervals, hills, long) strength, and recovery sessions 🏃‍♂️

We are also offering a package of performance-related perks and discounts to make sure you get the maximum bang for your buck 🫡

Your first week is a free trial so you can try it out without any commitment - DM us 'LEAP' to take advantage of this offer 🚀

We're at Constantia Nek this Thursday (15 October) for a fun, flowy, and fast sunset cruise through the trees 🌲

We'll be joined by our friends over at @forza.sports.accessories who will be demoing some belts and giving away some of their rad products 👀

Sponsored by @jackblackbeer @happycultureza @livealittlepura - thank you for keeping us refreshed 🍻

5 groups:
⚡️ Energetic: for those who want to break a sweat and get the legs moving
💪 Steady: cruisy and controlled moderate effort
🙏 Comfy: a chilled and conversational pace with a few stops along the way to regroup
🚶‍♂️ Relaxed: a sunset hike to take it the nature and enjoy the company
🚀 LEAP: A hill session to really challenge yourself and earn those drinks afterwards

1-1 coaching is now available for those who want to become a stronger all round athlete and healthier, happier human ⚡️

You will get a fully customized training plan updated weekly, based on live feedback, your training goals, current fitness level, and lifestyle 🙏

The holistic program includes running, strength, recovery, and mental/mindset training sessions, with the option of lifestyle auditing and habit tracking to thrive in other domains of life 🚀

Spaces are limited to ensure athletes get the attention they deserve.

DM 'LEAP' for more info and to see if you could benefit 🐆

We're back with @sealandgear Saturdays this weekend, joined by @slowandsteadycpt 🐢🌊🐆

More info regarding the route options, prizes/giveaways, and agenda will be shared later on today

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We recently launched the LEAP Training Crew, an in-person training crew that offers at least 8 sessions a week, accessible to all fitness levels and backgrounds 🚀

With a combination of training plans catering for beginner, intermediate, and advanced, strength/running/recovery sessions, and a long list of perks and discounts, we bring you the ultimate performance package to support your training and fitness goals in a supportive and caring environment 🏃‍♂️

Your first week trial is on us - join the WhatsApp group (link in bio) or DM us 'LEAP' for more info 🫡

Follow us for all the trail running tips, training, and content

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LEAP UTCT 55km recce 1: Llandudno - Alphen Trail ⛰️🏃‍♂️

Follow us for all Cape Town trail running tips, training, and content.

Link in bio to join our in person LEAP training crew, offering 8 sessions per week including running (intervals/hills/long runs), strength, and recovery 🚀

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Meet the LEAP Coaches - Kai and Didier 👋

We are both endurance athletes and coaches with engineering backgrounds, cultivating a space where you can deepen your running and training practice alongside people who genuinely care about what you are working towards and want to see you win.

We officially launch on Monday - come test the waters with a free 1 week trial:

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to join our WhatsApp group for trial access and community updates.

Have any questions or want to learn more? Drop a DM with 'LEAP' to either @trail.leopards or @ascent.run 📩

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Not my usual piece of content, but God has called us(men) to stand up for those who can't.

Dudes, this is biblical, not optional. It's our job to look after our women.

Stand firm and act like men, our woman's lives depend on it.

The devil is hard at work so it's time that we step into what God has called us to.

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‘Twas peachy 🍑

Thanks again @namaqualandflowerfestival and all the beautiful people we were surrounded by 🫶

📸 @cc.photography12

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The annual @namaqualandflowerfestival post 😮‍💨 no words do it justice but here’s the summary :

1. @autumnpressblog ’s view when she first say me two years ago, roosterkoek in hand
2. me taking a photo of jay taking a photo of me
3. Endless pools
4. boetie @petercopeland
5. The boys
6. The boys pt.2
7. THAT TREE
8. Bok befok under the stars
9. @theheavy_petals merch
10. More rugby
11. Our crew
12. Hops and skinny bitches
13. @tristanblewett @benji_norton showing the Zimbo’s around
14. vibes on vibes
15. demonstrating how to do acro yoga @saskvanrensburg
16. smiling competition with J
17. making sure our shower is running
18. Post hug apologizing to @tristanblewett for no hyrox at Nam

The most wholesome weekend with too many people to thank and too many beers in the belly 🫶

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