There are a few hiking groups in WC that go out regularly, across to the better spots on like a roster basis.. Met them whilst doing the Newlands forest a year back.
From my learnings, don't rush the process. When your training is spot on, then go for it. I succumbed to group pressure and paid the price alone. All the best!!
Ran the local Galleria Mall challenge 21km yesterday. No matter how many times you run that route, it will humble you on race day. But I enjoyed the opportunity to encourage and chat to colleagues as we passed each other and even at the finish, it was a good vibe with all.
Speaking from recent experience, when my build up for TO was intensifying from running 5km daily to 10-12-15 in a short succession, shins where burning like hell. Despite the massaging and cold therapy, it still persisted. My fix me up guy told me that whilst sitting at the office, to engage...