MY WORDS my viewpoint

When event organisers send out their final instructions for ultra distance events, especially those in the mountains, don’t fob offthe compulsory kit items. They may not save your life, but they could save someone else’s.

The runners at the back especially need to take the right kit and enough nutrition, as they spend far more time out in the elements.

On 7 October, I joined 60 enthusiastic trail runners to take part in the Mighty Mutter 65km or 37km in the Southern Drakensberg. This was my third Mutter.

The first 13km up to Thule Beacon at 2,537m was tough, but the weather was glorious. At times we wished