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There is gold within us that can only be discovered through digging deep. One word I would use to describe Mac Mac Ultra is ‘warmth’. Not so much because of the weather (it can get pretty chilly up in Mpumulanga!), but warmth created by warm people and warm fires. Eloff and Frikkie, along with Eloff’s … Read more
In 2020, when lockdown hit, I was in the final stages of training for Two Oceans, a 56km ultra road race in Cape Town. Not being one for 100-meter garden run circuits, I ran on a friend’s treadmill during lockdown in an attempt to keep fit. With the likelihood of major road races not happening … Read more
The Middle presents the first of its endurance challenge series taking place on the 14th September 2024. Solo runners and teams of two or four will be required to set a goal of how many loops they will aim to run or hike within 8 hours. Each loop is ± 5km along well marked trails … Read more
The Middle Adventures offer tweens the opportunity to go on an adventure whilst learning valuable skills for navigating everyday life. Adventure 1 is titled ‘Be True To Yourself‘. During this adventure, each child will learn: How to use a compass and read a map. How to pack for and prepare for a hike. How to … Read more
The Middle Retreat is an evolution of the Run & Refocus events which found traction in the years leading up to COVID. Given the requests for these events to be re-established, The Middle will be offering a limited amount of retreats each year. The intent of a retreat is to break away from the demands … Read more
The Middle Adventure – Rhino Peak 31st Aug – 2nd Sep Go on an adventure which encourages and equips you to keep going through The Middle – the territory you must navigate in pursuit of your goals. The Middle Adventure – Rhino Peak is a unique opportunity for anyone who leads themselves and others through … Read more
With so much writing around the topic I have felt the need to simplify what resilience is and confirm what I feel is absolutely relevant to individuals and teams within todays context. The two photo’s I shared are foundational to my understanding of resilience. Pic: Devin Paisley The first photo was taken exactly 32km … Read more
This year I ran my second UTD160, a 100-mile trail run which spans across two countries (Lesotho and South Africa) and includes summiting the highest peak in Southern Africa, Thabana Ntlenyana. It’s an experience which is hard to put into words and one which will see you navigate extreme highs and lows to reach the … Read more
It’s hard to describe in words what takes place on an adventure such as this. The reality is, you needed to be there to truly grab on to the significance of a traverse through the Pondoland. Each day offers something unique, turning this challenge into a journey of discovery for everyone who decided to join. … Read more
The Middle Challenge is a not a race. It’s an adventure outside the comfort zone. An adventure which shifts our perspective about what truly matters, and teaches us more about who we are and what we can achieve. Each challenge requires you to stand on a start line, navigate The Middle and reach the finish. … Read more
