Monthly Archives: January 2011
Bouman back on top after trip Down Under
Durban – Matt Bouman became the third winner in three races of the Varsity College Marine Surfski Series when the series defending champion returned to winning ways in the Multi Sport Magazine Surfski Challenge, proving just how competitive the popular … Continue reading
Top International Swimmers meet for Port Elizabeth
Nelson Mandela Bay’s bid to establish itself as Africa’s Watersport capital took a step forward with the announcement that Port Elizabeth will be hosting some of the top local and international athletes when the inaugural SA International Invitational Swimming Meet … Continue reading
Spur Adventure Sprint series 2011
The farm lands and Lebanon forest outside Grabouw in the Western Cape changed from lush green to colours of the rainbow when more than 500 competitors and their families turned up for the first race in the annual Spur Adventure … Continue reading
WINTER PROSPERS IN RACE TWO
Durban– Seasoned surfski campaigner Donna Winter claimed her first victory of this year’s Varsity College Marine Surfski Series when she took full advantage of idyllic conditions and the absence of many of the big names being away due to various … Continue reading
Both champs defend their titles in dramatic final stage of Global Trader Drak Challenge
Underberg– After a day of high drama on a full Umzimkulu river, defending champions Hank McGregor and Abby Adie retained their titles in the Global Trader Drak Challenge canoe marathon after both capitalised on mishaps that derailed their challengers. McGregor … Continue reading
SPUR ADVENTURE SPRINT RACES ARE BACK!
The Spur Adventure Sprint series kicked off at Oaklane Cottages on Sunday, 16 January 2011. Perfect weather on the last day of school holidays saw large crowds of people turning out to enjoy a day of family fun and adventure, … Continue reading
COUNTDOWN TO EAST LONDON 70.3
With only one month to go until the event, you should have done all the endurance sessions and should now be looking to increase your speed whilst reducing your mileage. During weeks 1 – 4 the focus is on maintaining … Continue reading
World’s oldest surfski series gets new lease of life in 2011
Durban – Umhlanga surf lifesaving Iron man Matt Bouman will start the defence of his title in the Varsity College Surfski Series on Friday night determined to fend off the challenge from the droves of aspirant elite racers that are … Continue reading
SWIMMER’S SHOULDER
You may have heard of swimmer’s shoulder, but what is it? It is generally accepted that more than one component is involved. Glenohumeral instability (shoulder joint is unstable); impingement (as the arm lifts up structures get pinched under a bony … Continue reading
STEPPING UP FROM 70.3 TO FULL IRONMAN
You’ve got the general base work and foundation for 70.3 under your belt, so now you need to make sure you just add to those distances when it comes to long bikes & long runs. If you are an 8-5 … Continue reading
