Run my City - Cape Town and surrounds!

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Sunrise from Lions Head. This is the view facing west and the colours in the sky have illuminated the entire skyline from east to west.
Sunrise from Lions Head. This is the view facing west and the colours in the sky have illuminated the entire skyline from east to west.1600Ɨ1028 379 KB
View of the Jonkershoek amphitheatre
View of the Jonkershoek amphitheatre1600Ɨ900 572 KB
Helderberg Nature Reserve early morning trail run
Helderberg Nature Reserve early morning trail run1600Ɨ900 199 KB
Top of Table Mountain at one of the dams
Top of Table Mountain at one of the dams1600Ɨ899 183 KB
View of Table Mountain from Lions Head
View of Table Mountain from Lions Head4000Ɨ3000 911 KB
View into the Jonkershoek amphitheatre from about 9 km in.
View into the Jonkershoek amphitheatre from about 9 km in.1600Ɨ852 97.6 KB
Standing on the saddle on the east side of Jonkershoek where you can look into the amphitheatre when facing one direction . When doing a 180 degree turnaround, you look straight towards Franschoek.
Standing on the saddle on the east side of Jonkershoek where you can look into the amphitheatre when facing one direction . When doing a 180 degree turnaround, you look straight towards Franschoek.1200Ɨ1600 479 KB
Top of Table Mountain along one of the trails
Top of Table Mountain along one of the trails1600Ɨ900 366 KB
View from McClears Beacon, the highest point of Table Mountain
View from McClears Beacon, the highest point of Table Mountain1600Ɨ900 349 KB
View from the ridge on Table Mountain down at Lions Head
View from the ridge on Table Mountain down at Lions Head1600Ɨ900 261 KB

Capetownians are privileged to live here. There is no better way to explore a city or its surrounds than on your own two feet and in your own time. Cape Town is a lifestyle city and running and trail running are popular pastimes. Table Mountain is right at our doorstep and the perfect start ( amongst many others) to your trail running experience.

I just love getting out into nature- its my therapy, my soul-food and my regular dose of exercise. And I want to share it with you all.

A few tips though

  1. Always ensure you have enough hydration
  2. The mountain has claimed many lives so ensure you are prepared with
    1. a fully charged cellphone, the emergency numbers which might be required ( they are on the notice boards at the start of the routes)
    2. space blanket
    3. whistle
    4. first-aid kit
    5. Sadly, it is recommended to have a small pepper spray as Cape Town, like so many other cities internationally, is not immune to crime.

But now you are good to go, to enjoy the wild outdoors and create memories that will last a lifetime! I have posted a few routes to try to ease you into the experience which will give you an amazing workout and vistas to match! https://goo.gl/maps/TDUSC8HkP5P2

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Thank you so much! Truly appreciated and I will be sure to follow up on the hints and tips that have been provided.

Regards

Michael