Welcome!
Hi, I’m Thabang Madiba – proud father, trail runner and mountain enthusiast and I am here to tell you
IF I CAN YOU CAN!
Dream BIG then GO for it!
Yes, this is my corner of the web where I hope to inspire you to challenge your limits. To reach for those dreams that you hope to accomplish and go after them with all your heart.
Appreciate and be grateful!
#IFICANYOUCAN is about reaching your potential, not letting your barriers stop you on the way to what you want in life. Through the accomplishments I have been blessed with, I want to tell you that it is possible to achieve what you dream about, despite the obstacles you might face. Through the sport of trail running I was able to appreciate our connection with nature as human beings, see the world and achieve things I once thought impossible.
It all started with a pair of old ‘tekkies’ from my grandmother and today I want to share with you my lessons in gratitude, appreciation and loving yourself. Trail running is my book of life, as it has taught me so much, and helped to make me into the person I am today.
Love yourself first, then you can help others
I say to you, find your own version of happiness, love that person that looks at you in the mirror. Then you can help others do the same.
So with that in mind, I wanted to create a space for people to share and contribute to the community. To build the trail running community, help each other achieve those dreams.
A place where you can do your part, whether it is by donating a pair of running shoes or gear, joining us for a group run or starting to look around at where you can help others who might need a hand. Together we can achieve so much, and through this beautiful sport of trail running, the sky is the only limit!
Donate to our Running Shoe Drive
Send me a message to arrange drop-off:
thabang@ificanyoucan.co.za
Get involved!
Good running shoes is one of the most important items you can own as a runner. However, not everyone can afford this basic piece of kit. So with that in mind I have started collecting and distributing new and slightly used (still in good condition) running shoes to runners in the community who can do with some ‘tekkies’.
That first pair of mine certainly changed the whole direction of my life, and I want to give that same opportunity to new runners who are getting into the sport we all passionately love and support. If you have any shoes (or running gear) that fit that description, please send me an email and we can arrange a drop-off that will suit you.
Career Highlights
2013
South African Long Distance Trail Running Champion
22nd in 10th World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge (Poland)
2014
South African Long Distance Trail Running Champion
2nd Otter African Trail Race
2015
Two Oceans Marathon Trail Race Champion
SkyRun African Champ
2016
Racing Madagascar Champion
2017
Dodo Trail 50km 2nd
Heritage Southern Peaks 40km 2nd
Run The Burg 50km Multi Day Champion
2018
4Peaks 24km Mountain Race Champion
4Peaks 24km Mountain Race and Classic Route Record
2019
South African 40km Trail Running Champs 3rd
Nissan 40km Trailseeker Leg 1 Winner
Nissan 40km Trailseeker Leg 2 Winner
Through trail running we can bring the community together
I have always loved sport and that is also why I am currently furthering my education with a certification in sports psychology. I am really interested in the mindset people have while they are doing the sports they love. With that in mind I also started coaching young athletes to improve and be the best runners they can be.
Thanks to my Sponsors
