About the Author

Bruce Fordyce, one of the greatest ultramarathon athletes of all time, has raced in major marathon and ultramarathon races around the world. He has set numerous records, some of which remain unbeaten to this day. He came first in the South African Comrades Marathon an unprecedented eight consecutive years from 1981 to 1988, and then came first again in 1990. Bruce has written two books on the Comrades Marathon and is a sports columnist for various newspapers and magazines and the Chief Executive Officer of the South African Sports Trust. Marielle Renssen is an editor, writer and runner. She encountered her first 'runner's high' when she claimed bronze in a half marathon three years ago. Fifteen half marathons, a few 15km (9-mile) races and a good handful of medals later, she is all set to compete in her first 42.2km (26.2-mile) race. She writes on travel and lifestyle and is a contributor to Dorling Kindersley's Eyewitness Guide to South Africa.