Probably my hydration pack purely because I can carry everything I need where ever I choose to run. Like running home from a car service.

How diverse the inov-8 shoes and technical apparel are. The details in the shoes like gator hooks, the arrows indicating the heel to toe drop and all the details in the apparel that you only really appreciate when they are put to the test in tough conditions. Comfort it key and every detail helps.

I played cricket and soccer back in my school days. I was really serious (so I thought) about cricket until my love for running took over.

I grew up watching my parents race Comrades on TV so I was always exposed to running and the lifestyle. I started cross country and athletics in primary school. I did my first social OCR event in 2014.

Can you remember your first race? 

My first cross country race I just remembering suffering and wondering how on earth the other boys ran so fast… then I started training.

Mondays set up my week. 5am wake up with a nice cup of black coffee while the house is calm and quiet. This is the time I get to myself and gather my thoughts before I head out for an easy run.

Running first thing in the morning aligns my thoughts for the day and boosts my overall focus and energy for the day. Quick shower and have breakfast with the family before I take my little boy to school on my way to work.

Nut butter.

When people have dirty shoes (except for when on the trails).