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05/03/2023
Our summer-loving adidas TERREX athlete has quickly became a winter-wonderland convert… And after three months of taking to the European ski slopes, she stood at her first trail race start line to secure first place.
Read all about Toni’s snow filled off-season and how diversifying her training has proved so pivotal; by clicking the link in our bio.
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28/01/2023
Kicking off this year’s 2023 racing calendar with 1st race !
To read more about the men’s & women’s elite marathon distance racers, see link in bio.
Swipe to see a select of our snaps from today’s race. Stay tuned for more photographs from #2023 !
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08/11/2022
The adidas One Team has done it! 🥂
They've successfully tagged and completed the 13 Peaks Challenge, in relay, in a time of 11h57. The team wrapped up this phenomenonal relay as a united front, gathering once more along Tafelberg Road all the way back to Signal Hill.
Robbie led the relay up the 10th Peak - Muizenberg Peak, and down again collecting team mate Janosch. They raced from Silvermine East, tagging Constantiaberg, and heading over Vlakkenberg to Constantia Nek. Macy tagged the final two peaks, the gruelling Klaassenskop and Devils Peak, to meet the adidas One Team for the final 8km stretch to the finish.
CONGRATULATIONS! ✊️
08/11/2022
Looking back on the last few Peaks 🔙
Dmitry flew over the top of Table Mountain, descending Llandudno Ravine flagged by Ryan. The baton was handed over to local trail running legend Toni, who tagged Klein Leeukop and Suther Peak, making up even more time.
Kimi and Ekaterina headed off together for Peak 8 & 9, with scenic views from Chapmans Peak and Noordhoek Peak. The team spotted 3 Puffies on route... it's been hot out!
Check out our stories for more updates!
08/11/2022
Supporting the adidas One Team as they tackle the 13 Peaks Challenge in relay! ⛰️
Terrex athletes Bianca and Holly kickstarted the relay from Signal Hill, tagging Lion's Head while the ascending sun poured through dappled cloud cover.
Dmitry, who is taking on the inaugural UTCT 100 miler at the end of this month, headed out for the second leg of the relay. He has tagged Maclear's Beacon, and is flying towards Grootkop & Judas Peak.
Follow our stories for live updates!
PS. Track their progress here: https://share.garmin.com/13PeaksRelay
26/08/2022
crossed yesterday’s OCC with a 5th place result. Rounding off her European season with an incredible result, Toni ( athlete) put all her overseas training and competing to work, to secure her 5th-place title in an extremely competitive field.
the team at Faces are continually inspired, motivated and in-awe of your dedication and drive! To race with such speed, barely break a sweat, and always finish with a smile on your face is truly a testament to your professionalism!
A huge cheers 🥂 and congratulations!
We look forward to welcoming you home 🇿🇦!
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22/07/2022
has taken to the European trails, and climbing new heights, she is soaring to new athletic heights.
To read about Toni McCann’s incredible European racing season, click the link in our bio.
Stay tuned for results at her upcoming OCC race.
africa is so excited to watch you fly.
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07/07/2022
‘The success story of a stress fracture setback,’ is live on .africa website.
Sandes shares how his most recent injury - a pelvic stress fracture - has seen his withdrawal from@the infamous .
Read all about how Sandes is leaning into his recovery and overcoming both the physical and mental hurdles of this setback.
See the link in bio.
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06/07/2022
Virgin Active partners with Faces in South Africa’s biggest mass-participation sponsorship deal. For an initial three-year period, Virgin Active will be the title sponsor of the 947 Ride Joburg and The Warrior Race, as well as a first-tier sponsor of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.
https://faces.africa/virgin-active-partners-with-faces-in-south-africas-biggest-mass-participation-sponsorship-deal/
Ride Joburg
The Warrior Race
Cape Town Marathon
Virgin Active SA
17/06/2022
takes on tomorrow (Saturday 17th June 2022)!
After an incredible month of training with her in Europe, Toni is excited to put her hard work to the test!
We are routing for you back home in South Africa 🇿🇦 !
Attach wings to your heels and fly!
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2021 marked elite Kenyan-runner, Lydia Simiyu's, debut marathon race. Only 25-years old, Lydia shares how chasing a childhood dream, despite all adversities, carried her across the finish line to claim, not only the first-place title but saw her set the marathon’s course record.
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is lacing up to become Africa’s first major, with its Abbott World Marathon Major candidacy, and is excited to “show the world how Africa runs a marathon”. It celebrates the African continent and marathon champions like Lydia Simiyu.
An underdog story about African Champion, Lydia Simiyu, for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon by .africa. Filmed and edited by , with as producer and Tracy Farren as script supervisor. With special thanks to .