Miami Musings: The Cap

Miami Musings: The Cap

This is my third day in Miami (and the US for that matter). I have joined friends Sofie and David to race in Ironman 70.3 Miami, which will take place tomorrow. Of course, I use the term loosely here. Sof and Dave have worked hard and are hoping for PBs. Having been...
Revenge starts here…

Revenge starts here…

Tonight at 6pm I’ll be starting my 6-month journey to Ironman 70.3 again.   You may remember how my previous attempt ended with me going for a little sleep in the ambulance and waking up in the medical tent at the finish line – followed by an ugly cry. So...
Rehab & Starting Over

Rehab & Starting Over

In just a little bit over a month I’ll be starting my 2014 Ironman 70.3 training.  It will be my second attempt to finish, after a spot of over-hydration took me out of the race and into the medical tent earlier this year. Yeah… I was a little over-zealous...
Looking Ahead (a.k.a. Escape From Robben Island)

Looking Ahead (a.k.a. Escape From Robben Island)

I’m literally counting down the days and hours until my cast comes off… Friday, 7 June @ 10am Needless to say I can already taste the freedom and smell the Veet that will be applied to get my leg silky smooth the moment I get back home. 18 days & 20...
Race Report:  Jailbreak Tuffy Escape

Race Report: Jailbreak Tuffy Escape

A dream finally came true for me this past weekend when I had the opportunity to participate in the Jailbreak triathlon out at Brandvlei Prison, situated on the Brandvlei Dam between Worcester and Rawsonville. Before I got bitten by the tri bug, I used to listen with...