Personal‑development coach, ultra‑runner, husband and father. I know what it takes to push beyond your limits – and how easy it is to get stuck in the wrong gear.

My trail‑running journey kicked off in 2016, when I laced up my first pair of tekkies to haul myself out of a rut.

Two lessons hit me hard: pushing your limits in ultra trail races clears your head like nothing else, and finding kit that fits feels like navigating a minefield. Blisters from the wrong shoes, packs that rubbed raw, nutrition that refused to settle – every misstep cost me precious miles, time and hard‑earned cash.

By 2020, I’d had enough of trial and error. I wanted better – for me, and for every runner starting out.

So, I carved out a corner in a Dullstroom store and launched On Point Tekkies (Pty) Ltd, trading as OP Athlete Supply. Just me, a few well‑chosen brands and gear I’d tested on my toughest runs.

Before long, our flagship store in Nelspruit opened its doors.