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Interview With Precedent-Setting Triathlete Pieter Du Preez
Pieter Du Preez (Supa Piet) recently became the world’s first quadriplegic athlete to complete a Ironman 70.3 event. We interviewed Piet and his wife Illse back in 2010 where he mentioned his goal of...
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The Light Side Of A Pro Triathlete
When I first got into triathlon, I used to watch Ironman and ITU races on TV and wonder what life was like for those athletes. I believed that professional triathletes just drank coffee, went to photo...
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Must-Know Wetsuit Buying Tips
Buying your first wetsuit can be a daunting prospect. We quiz one of South Africa’s top ITU triathletes, Richard Murray, on what you should be looking out for when making this important purchase. A...
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The Speed vs Strength Debate
How do I answer the elusive question of upper versus lower body strength? I am no scientist or sports physicist, nor do I claim to be. The following is based purely on personal experience and opinions...
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Seven Vital Things You Must Do To Taper For Your Best Event Yet
One of the fundamental aspects of your race preparation is tapering your training to peak on race day. Athletes use the term peaking to describe being in the absolute best condition (physically,...
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3 Training Mistakes You Must Avoid
Hi everyone! We’re human, we all make mistakes. However, by avoiding the three very common training blunders I’m going to share with you, you will: improve your performance, get fitter and faster in...
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Smash Your First Sprint Triathlon
I firmly believe that anybody can do a triathlon, even if you haven’t worked out in years. All it takes is patience, willpower, squeezing some training into your lifestyle and a touch of insanity. How...
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Non-Stop Wartrail Cocktail Recipe
Jess Crewdson and her father, Chris, participated in the 65km Skyrun, 130 km mountain bike, 65km canoe paddle Non-Stop Wartrail together on 22 and 23 March. This is Jess’s recipe for success. A classic...
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Become a triathlete this winter
Winter is typically a time when most sporting activities shift into reverse gear and play second fiddle to the TV and X-box. But you don’t have to roll over so easily! For serious athletes, winter is...
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It’s all about the KKK
Ha! And you started reading this article with subversive sub-cultural racist groups in mind. It’s not the KKK you are thinking of. I ask myself the question constantly: “What do I know about triathlons...
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