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  1. Hubbers, as some of you may be aware, I have been participating in the Midmar Mile 8 Mile swim for some time now. In fact, I have completed six to date. 2022 was gearing up to be momentous as my daughter, at age 16, has become eligible to compete in this event as well and we were super excited to do this together. 2021 was strange as Midmar was cancelled due to COVID-19. We did, however, get permission to swim the 8 Mile event though and this was done on the Thursday and Friday, with no boat transport. A decision by the organisers was taken to swim Finish-Start-Finish-Start which was quite a change as I'd never swum Midmar backwards before. It was so successful though, that a decision has been taken to repeat this this year with the 8 Mile no longer taking place with the group swims but as a separate event on Thursday and Friday again. The excitement of completing this event with my daughter was quickly dashed however, when on 21 August 2021 I was involved in quite a serious MTB accident that left me with a fractured vertebra in my thoracic spine, a broken nose, and serious dose of roasties, some of which required stitches. The neurosurgeon ruled me out of any exercise for six months. I healed a bit and was given permission to get onto a stationary bike at the end of November, although no resistance was allowed. Full recovery has been slow though with constant pain almost daily. The pain has disappeared over the last week or two and I'm gently getting into the pool again, with a view to hopefully being able to accompany my daughter on her first 8 Mile, although my ability to keep up with her, even at full fitness, is doubtful at best. She has promised that she'll hang back for us to complete our last mile together though. Now the kicker, we are doing this for CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa). These guys do amazing work, not only in assisting with the provision of care for childhood cancer sufferers, but also by providing accommodation and transport to the parents of these little fighters. Often this support is the difference between whether these kid's parents are actually able to bring them through to the major centers for treatment or not. In short, it's life saving. Please go an have a look on their website to see what they do: www.choc.org.za Over the last four years swimming & cycling for CHOC, I have raised almost R100,000 for them and am super excited that my daughter has chosen CHOC as her charity of choice as well. We are obliged to raise R10,000 each for this worthy cause, failing which we are liable for this sum ourselves. Whilst I normally add to the total myself anyway, the time off work due to injury, coupled with the economic issues caused by COVID (I'm a commission only earner), makes this year a little tough to carry this. Please can I ask that you consider supporting our cause? It's as easy as as online shopping and any amount will be greatly appreciated. Please send this to anyone who may be interested as well. I'm happy to do some stupid stuff to acknowledge your donations, although it'll need to be contingent on full recovery. Check out or fund raising pages and have a look: Jason Raath is raising funds for CHOC | kydrin foundation
  2. Someone recently mentioned there will be a new Challenge race (biggest competitor to Ironman) later this year in Cape Town on 10 November. https://challenge-cape-town.com/ Thought people might want to know.
  3. Event Name: Challenge Cape Town When: 10 November 2019 Where: Big Bay - Cape Town City Centre, Western Cape Category: Multisport The City of Cape Town will host its first middle distance triathlon on Sunday, 10 November 2019. CHALLENGECAPETOWN will comprise a 1.9km swim in Big Bay, a 90km cycle with three turning points along the coastal road that will end in the CBD, and a 21km run that will be completed over three laps in the Zonnebloem / District Six precinct. This is one of only a handful point-to-point events in the country, where the start and finish are in two different locations. In an historic moment, the finish stretch of the cycle leg will see athletes sprinting along the iconic Government Avenue in the Company’s Garden - the first cycle race to do so. Situated at the edge of the Company’s Garden and at the foot of Table Mountain, the Cape Town High School sports fields will be transformed into a spectator friendly finish line and race village on Race Day. The 7km run loop will become a hive of activity as spectators and supporters line the streets to watch all the race day action, while athletes will pass some of the City's historical buildings and iconic landmarks. Top triathletes include Tim Don, Laura Siddall, Matt Trautman, Bradley Weiss, James Cunnama and Jeanni Seymour. Go to Event Page
  4. So with the swim leg of this years event being cancelled, do you think that i will hinder peoples desire for next year or has it made you change your mind perhaps? Being a mere fortnight after the comrades i doubt we will see Superwoman Wostmann there this time around.
  5. Hi All I'm looking for a coach/trainer and/or training program for Ironman 70.3 in Durban this year, preferably with indoor trainer (Kickr) options for the rides. I've done PE Ironman twice and many 70.3's, but been out for a few years. I'm short on training time so looking to maximise training effectiveness with a good program. Any suggestions? Thanks
  6. Good afternoon folks! Hope those who cycled this weekend didn't get blown over by the wind, it sure is pumping out here in the Souf! Seeing as it's my 30th living year in 2019, I'd like to set myself a probably not very unique challenge, but a unique challenge to myself. I want to attempt to finish 30 events. I'm interested in cycling, mostly road but a bit of MTB is fine, nothing next level technical. Pretty strong runner, on and off road. Swimming, well, I don't bother with that! My cycling list, just out of memory looks like this so far (7) Fast OneR4VR4S947EmperorsAmashovaMidvaal 100Events I've missed out on that look appealing (3): Race to the SunTrapNet 360Garmin MTB race (I know I'm going to miss it, but at R50 entry!!)Running list: DischemRundelaRhythm runPharmaton EdenvaleI prefer events in Central Gauteng, but am willing to travel within reason. Races in other provinces are appealing only if one can make a weekend out of it. I'd like your contributions! Thanks!
  7. Is there already a Strava group for bikehub triathletes? If not, is anyone else interested in forming/joining one? The ‘cyclists with a running problem’ have one, which focuses on running & is quite fun to keep tabs on & encourage each other without cluttering up your activity feed. Thoughts, comments & suggestions welcome...
  8. Take a bow Robyn Owen- what a top class performance, absolute machine! https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/101333310/South-African-Robyn-Owen-banishes-last-years-demons-to-win-Coast-to-Coast?cid=app-iPad
  9. Here's a link to Sunday's Cape Ultra 2017 results: Cape Ultra 2017 Results (incl Sprint) (corrected link to this year's race) Let's hear how it went, hubbers (nudge nudge Oakley360) edit: with pics, or it didn't happen... edit2: seems the 2017 results will be posted on the link on Tuesday (today):
  10. James Cunnama is a professional triathlete based in Stellenbosch. James's impressive résumé includes 4th place at Kona 2013 and solid top three results in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events worldwide. He is married to Jodie Swallow, current women's World Long Distance ITU Champion, and seven times winner of the East London Ironman 70.3, among many other achievements. We caught up with him at his home in Stellenbosch to check out his new Cervélo P5X, which you can read about here, and to find out a bit about life as an elite-level athlete, and what it takes to get to the top and stay there. Click here to view the article
  11. Will be using as an multi sport watch. Please share your thoughts.....
  12. Henri Schoeman explains how he won the bronze medal in the triathlon at the Rio Olympics. The Brownlee brothers took the top two spots while Henri Schoeman fought off a strong run from Richard Murray to take third. Hear from Henri Schoeman on how his race unfolded. Click here to view the article
  13. Richard Murray showed with his first triathlon race back after he broke his collarbone in April that he will be ready for the Olympic Games come August in Rio. Click here to view the article
  14. Hi all, I was informed of this over the weekend, and was wondering if anyone has done one of these multi-sport events (running, kayak, cycling)? http://www.kineticgear.co.za/Events/Multisport-Challenge If so, please give some feedback about these events. Are these organised properly? Safety in general at these events? I see on the website that they advise that rain/lightning/thunder won't stop the event from going on. There is one coming up in October that I am interested in, but would like to hear some more from people who have done them. Thanks Kev
  15. We are a multisport club based at Cresta corner that caters for beginner to advanced athletes Whether you are a mountain biker, road cyclist, triathlete or runner. If you live in the area and keen to join up with a group let me know.
  16. I am currently looking at buying a new HRM. What works for you guys in multisport environments? I am new to the sport but I have a history of running, have been working with the Polar RS300x for about 7 years now, great value in my opinion. I do see the benefit of getting more info on your training session as I have linked the H7 strap to my cellphone(mounted on my upper arm) to get GPS tracking linked to HR. However dragging a cellphone along every session is tedious and a schlep to see any data during a workout. Thus the upgrade. Looking to do a half IM at most and possibly comrades in the future to check off a box.
  17. Hi Guys So I did a sprint Tri (Rockman Tri at Heia safari park) last year and loved it, even though it was the really short on, and have decided to start training for more Tri's however while swimming in the pool I have noticed that I can only swim 3 or 4 laps (aka 75 - 100 m) before I feel dead and completely out of air. I know there isn't a quick fix to this but I was wondering is there is a chance that you may know a training technique or a Breathing technique I can use to improve my breathing or lack there of while swimming... I would like to do the Ironman 70.3 next year Jan and a few tri's during this year so this will be training for then Thanks for the help in advance.
  18. This weekend, the popular offroad run-bike-run series, the Momentum Health OatWell DualX powered by PeptoPro, kicks off just East of Pretoria at Legends MX, a recently added venue to the series. Click here to view the article
  19. Hi all, Asking on behalf of a friend: New Tom-Tom Multisport watch c/w cadence sensor + strap. The watch does not pick the cadence up (it just keeps saying "Searching..."). Anyone else had the same issue before? Any solutions?
  20. There are four events in the 2015 Momentum Health Oatwell DualX Series, powered by Pepto Pro, South Africa’s most prestigious off-road duathlon series. The three best results for each participant will count towards his or her overall standings; and Round 2, which took place at Buffelsdrift, Pretoria this past weekend, could prove decisive. Click here to view the article
  21. Hi there! If you already have a Garmin Edge 810 cycling device, but you want a training watch for other sports, what device or sports watch would you get? The main things I want in a watch: 1. GPS tracking while training outside 2. Heart Rate Monitor 3. Indoor running and cycling features to monitor Heart Rate 4. Interval training for running 5. User friendly 6. All day wearable watch Please send me your thoughts and opinions! Happy training!
  22. Does anybody know where one can rent a swimming wetsuit in the Cape Town area for less than R650 or 3 weeks? Or maybe a friendly owner willing to rent his? I am looking to partake in a triathlon but cannot foresee paying R650 to rent a suit I will be using for hopefully 30minutes.
  23. XTERRA legend Conrad Stoltz will kick-start the 2015 season in Buffelspoort (North West Province) when he toes the line at the much anticipated TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Full presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT on Saturday, 24 January 2015. Click here to view the article
  24. Hi, I am in the process of finalising accommodation for IronMan in March. The previous times we stayed at the City lodge, which is awesome and very convenient. However, it is getting a bit pricey to stay there. Any other places that can be recommended? I was looking at the garden court, 50% discount with vitality but it seems a bit out of the way. Familiy, especially kids love the City lodge because they can stand in front of the hotel to support and run to the hotel room when needed. So, it is now down to a matter of convenience vs price. Was wondering if anyone has any other places they can recommend. Maybe some info on the garden court from people that have stayed there previously? We normally stay at the garden court with 70.3, so I am not worried about the hotel, but more the logistics of getting the family to support etc. Any advise will be appreciated. Thanks
  25. On Saturday 4 October, Clanwilliam will be buzzing with excitement as athletes flock to Rooibos country to compete in the 28th annual Freshpak Fitness Festival, the Western Cape’s biggest multi-sport festival. Click here to view the article
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