Front cover - JSE 50km ultramarathon August 1985 - jostling for gold medals after the marathon mark and in hot pursuit of race leader Sam Ndala. Gibeon Moshaba in white cap and Ben Cheou in black cap. Bob won in 2:50.45
An insider's view of the oldest and biggest ultramarathon in the world against the backdrop of politics in 1980s South Africa; the social contribution made by black runners; the Chicken Run to Australia; being sued for $1 billion; and a hectic life on four continents.
The author is applying the proceeds of the publication of "Runaway Comrade" for the benefit of a few of South Africa's leading black ultra marathon runners from the 1974-90 era. See beneficiaries announced under LATEST NEWS.