by Thia Malan | Oct 15, 2023 | blog and race reports
My baby dragon called ‘Heatwave’ The victory Let me clarify to avoid misunderstanding or confusion. I DID NOT WIN THE RACE. That amazing achievement belongs to Robyn Cassidy, who is one amazing and incredible runner. So what was my victory? I could write a...
by Thia Malan | Sep 22, 2023 | blog and race reports
How did I get here? It’s 5am on Monday 4 September, almost time for Dragon’s Back Race 2023. I am waiting for Barney to give me a ride from Llandudno to Conwy Castle. Barney is Peter O’Kane’s cousin. I am very grateful to the O’Kanes for...
by Thia Malan | Oct 23, 2021 | blog and race reports
Today, exactly six weeks ago, was the first day after completing four days of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021. That’s how far I got this time. Since then, I have been living in the aftermath of this Ultramarathon indulgence. I did not complete the...
by Thia Malan | Sep 16, 2021 | blog and race reports
Montane Dragon’s Back Race: what, where, how, who? Read what the Dragon’s Back Race is all about on the event website. Here I tell my story. Dragon’s Back Race Day 0: Cardiff to Conwy It is Sunday 5 September 2021 and the last day before the start of...
by Thia Malan | Aug 31, 2021 | blog and race reports
I am running monthly challenges in 2021 to fundraise for the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) donate to my justgiving page The countdown to day 1 of the Dragon’s Back Race is almost over. The next few days will hold the final...