Who is JeanPantRacer?

So what’s this then? A memory jot for my journey to comrades 2024 for three reasons; to write about, so I can remember it and to raise some $$$ for Sanparks honorary rangers I’ve had this blog for a long time, it got close to being an actual thing. It all started at the places where most good ideas come from, a pub. this time, Knysna 2009 where I was running the half marathon the next day. Inspired by the OG jean racer Andrew King who did comrades in jeans, I chose to run in my levi's. Can't find the photo from that, but here is some of the things I've since done:

HellyHansen Tri Challenge Theewaterskloof 2010

HellyHansen Tri Challenge Theewaterskloof 2010

Knysna Half Marathon 2010

Knysna Full marathon 2011

Argus Cycle tour 2012 But for now it’s my platform to share my story. Normally I really avoid putting myself in the spotlight where possible, but got told I can be inspiring so decided to do something positive. When you enter Comrades, you can elect to do it for charity. I’ve never done this before, but really like Sanparks Honorary Rangers. I love taking my family exploring to Sanparks properties, and do lots of running in TMNP that is my backyard too. Locally I just know that there will be some proper projects required after the summer of fires we’ve had on Table Mountain. So here’s my pledge, for now. Donate to Sanparks Honorary Rangers. If I get to R4k before for 7pm Saturday 25th of May – I’ll do the Slave route Half Marathon the next morning in jeans. DONATE HERE EDIT - Jun24: I found this one from that first Knysna half in 2009, really regret now not actually buying these photos properly! Keep your eyes out for jeanpantracer at an event near you soon!