Trail runners take to the beach in wet KZN
2020-11-10T15:54:14+02:0010 Nov 2020|Endurance, News|
Rain-soaked forests and muddy trails were no deterrent for the 400+ trail runners who flocked to Zululami Coastal Estate in Sheffield Beach on Sunday, 1
IRONMAN launches virtual Kona training and racing experience
2020-11-11T13:19:32+02:0008 Sep 2020|Endurance|
Building on the success of the IRONMAN® Virtual Racing Series and in celebration of the IRONMAN World Championship®, IRONMAN has launched a five-week-long IRONMAN VR
UP’s SEMLI launches research study on returning to sport after COVID-19
2020-11-11T13:22:30+02:0025 Aug 2020|Endurance|
The Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI) at the University of Pretoria (UP) in association with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre of
IRONMAN South Africa celebrates women in triathlon
2020-11-11T13:26:36+02:0025 Aug 2020|Endurance|
IRONMAN South Africa has highlighted the growing level and influence of female participation in triathlon and to celebrate some of the inspiring women who participate
Triathletes excited to kick off 2021 with a swim, bike, run
2020-11-11T13:36:11+02:0014 Aug 2020|Endurance|
Registrations continue to fly in for the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa after entries opened a month ago. Athletes are hoping to start the year
The dangers of training when sick
2020-11-11T14:39:11+02:0020 Jul 2020|Endurance|
When active individuals get sick, it can seem tempting to keep training as normal so that you don't lose any fitness. To determine if you
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Playing the gains game as an endurance athlete
By Pedro Van Gaalen|2020-11-11T14:48:12+02:0003 Jul 2020|Categories: Endurance|Tags: cardiovascular, Endurance, Exercise, fartlek, Fitness, intervals, progression, Training, VO2max|
Endurance athletes who want to improve their performance need to inject intensity into their training routines. Steady-paced training sessions that simply get progressively longer over
Don’t water down your performance: Optimise hydration with these supplements
By Pedro Van Gaalen|2020-11-11T14:53:49+02:0003 Jul 2020|Categories: Endurance|Tags: electrolyte replacement, electrolytes, Energy drink, fluid, hydration, sports drink, supplement|
Many endurance athletes fail to meet their hydration needs during training or racing because they incorrectly believe that simply drinking water is sufficient. The problem
Unbreakable: The indomitable spirit of Ironman Alwyn Uys
By Pedro Van Gaalen|2020-11-11T14:55:53+02:0019 Jun 2020|Categories: Endurance|Tags: 70.3, Bike, Biogen, Endurance, Half Ironman, Inspiration, ironman, Run, Swim, Transformation, Triathlon|
Sometimes life deals you a poor hand. While some people choose to fold their cards and wallow in pity about their bad luck, others stay
Don’t let side stitches cramp your running style
By Pedro Van Gaalen|2020-11-11T14:57:26+02:0019 Jun 2020|Categories: Endurance|Tags: breathing, cramp, Endurance, running, side stitch, Swimming|
Do mid-run side stitches literally stop you in your tracks? This is the best way to deal with them to get back on race pace
Performance fuelling: Uncovering the highest octane energy source for athletes
By Pedro Van Gaalen|2023-03-30T10:43:46+02:0019 Jun 2020|Categories: Endurance|Tags: Energy, energy bar, Energy drink, energy gel, energy tab, liquid energy, Nutrition, race fuel, supplement|
The latest nutrition and supplement update for endurance athletes was published in the journal Nutrients and highlights this best energy source for performance fuelling.
2019 champs ready for Virtual Comrades Marathon
By Pedro Van Gaalen|2020-11-11T15:02:59+02:0012 Jun 2020|Categories: Endurance|Tags: challenge, Comrades, Endurance, Exercise, Fitness, Marathon, running, ultra marathon, Ultra-distance, virtual race|
Organisers of the iconic Comrades Marathon will stage the world’s largest virtual event – Race The Comrades Legends – this Sunday, 14 June 2020. The