Welcome to the PUFfeR 2024, 30 year anniversary run!
This year, the Zlaant team was determined to make it an unforgettable experience and capture the story from start to finish with an 8-week content build-up and live broadcasting along the route on race day.
For the first time ever, tune in to catch all the action, race updates and Puffer community spirit as we follow the infamous journey all the way from Cape Point to Green Point!
Thanks to all the other sponsors for their ongoing support and involvement.
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8-Week Content Build Up
For those who did not manage to download the ZlaantApp, scroll through some of our favourite content pieces from the 8-week build up.
2024: The Escape Route
As we draw nearer to the final taper week, there's not much prep left to do besides final gear checks and making sure you know the route like the back of your hand!
We met up with Grant Oliver, a long time Puffer runner, who first used "the escape route" back in 2008 when the foul weather left no choice. Back then the runner's finished up at Ferrymans! Since then, Grant has run every route countless times during his recces and we thought he would be perfect candidate to guide us through the map and share all his tips, check points and shortcuts along the way.
Conquer your race day jitters as you prepare for run with this guided meditation from Zlaant’s “Summit to Success” series, designed to help you visualize the perfect race and boost your confidence.
Ideal for the day before or morning of the race, this session is part 8 of our 8-part guided meditation series, available soon on the Zlaant website and Zlaant App.
Find out more about our “Summit to Success” series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS7uAHkyW9Q&feature=youtu.be
Zlaant Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Miguel dos Santos, guides us through 5 simple exercises on the ZlaantBoard to improve resilience against 5 of the most common running injuries; Achilles Tendinitis, Lateral Ankle Sprains, Shin Splints, Runners Knee, Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS).
Helping you stay fit as we build-up to race day, Zlaant.
We got the infamous Mr. O into an ice bath before he boarded his flight to Spain to do what? You guessed it… run another ultra! Good luck out there Ashraf.
Learn a little more about the man himself, how he developed his love for running, what he has since accomplished and what’s next on his race schedule. Discover how his story with the PUFFER started, his current role with PUFFER Recces, and what’s in store for this years Recces.
Leigh's lifelong love for nature and passion for sport has taken her on a fitness journey that spans elite gymnastics, underwater hockey, and ultra-distance running for New Balance.
Her "all-in" attitude and competitive mileage quickly stacked up higher than her body could handle and led to a series of injuries, teaching her valuable lessons. In our conversation with sports psychologist Trevor Hall, we explore REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome) and the importance of early diagnosis for recovery and injury prevention. We unpack this journey in the hope to help others to avoid the same challenges.
Now well on the road to recovery, we look forward to seeing Leigh in her top form again soon.
Elite runner, coach, and sport scientist Brendan Lombard details the importance of strength training for runners, as he introduces his 8 week strength program.
Learn how to effectively integrate strength training into your running program with tips on the best days to do strength, how to split your strength sessions (uni-lateral and compound?), and how to appropriately periodise your sessions as you build up to competition. Get the best out of your running with strength training and Brendan Lombard.
Draw inspiration for the Puffer and Pufhie from trail running legend Ryan Sandes. Sixteen years ago, while attending the Knysna Oyster Festival, Ryan impulsively signed up for the full marathon, a decision that sparked his journey as one of the most iconic ultra-distance trail runners.
Ryan has since raced and won ultras on every continent, embarking on epic adventures like circumnavigating Lesotho and exploring the Himalayas. His story highlights mental strength, passion for nature, and using sport for good. Learn from his UTMB triumph and his belief in nature's power to solve global problems.
Enjoy Ryan’s journey here.
Take Back Our Mountains founder Taahir Osman shares his story on the origins of this movement, what they continue to do, and what you can do play your part to improve safety!
Follow them on Instagram: @takebackourmountains and look out for the next community outreach program.
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Zlaant is proud to present, for the first time ever... A kick-ass recovery zone
Thank you to the Puffer community, Fish Hoek running club and Ryan Bekker for the opportunity to contribute to such an epic event. Helping you get back out there, Zlaant
