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HEROES TO LEGENDS

may be in my mid-forties, but I am still a great believer in having heroes who inspire you. I had the great privilege of meeting one of mine at a 2021 social presented by Hangklip Athletics Club. That a giant of the trail running world would take time in the middle of the week to trek from Melkbos to

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