The Kilometer 70 Blogs
Insights from the Edge
A series of tactical insights on identity stability and decision architecture from the front lines of endurance.
August 28, 2022
Episode 1: The Turning Point at Km 10
Tripped by a cat's eye just 10km into 90km. A broken foot, a 12-hour clock, and the decision that redefined my stratosphere of thinking.
March 12, 2026
Episode 2: The Architecture of Control
Nerves of steel on the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Why high performers don't make emotional decisions under duress, and how to stay on the line.
March 15, 2026
Episode 3: Adaptability in the SplashDash
Swimming in running shoes and running in a wetsuit. How quickly does your mind adapt when conditions are uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or inefficient?
June 14, 2018
Episode 4: The Ostrich and the Shift to Plan B
Chased by an ostrich at 50km/h. When safety becomes threatened, sometimes the smartest decision is to pivot and embrace Plan B.
September 20, 1997
Episode 5: The 100-Miler Stratosphere
24 hours of non-stop running. Moving into a different stratosphere of belief when the body is broken but the narrative must be protected.
April 15, 2019
Episode 6: The Best-Time Wander Year
When everything goes right, how do you handle the inevitable slump? Transitioning from a peak to a plateau without breaking the arc.
October 16, 1998
Episode 7: The Wisdom of the Quit
The only race I ever bailed in my life. Sometimes quitting is the only option, and winning means knowing when to cut your losses to save your life.
April 01, 2026
Episode 8: The Mexican Wave For A Legend
Youngest woman in the world to reach 10 consecutive Comrades finishes by age 30. A shared laugh with Wally Hayward and a legacy of ferocity.
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