The atmosphere was tense at the start of the 2014 Totalsports XTERRA South African Championship presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT on Sunday, 23 February 2014. Top XTERRA Warriors Dan Hugo (South Africa) and Flora Duffy (Bermuda) had the crowd on their feet as they crossed the finish line first in the men’s and women’s races respectively claiming the coveted title of Totalsports XTERRA South African Champion for 2014. [Read more…]
Slanghoek Triathlon, a dream come true
Just under 900 multi-sport enthusiasts gathered at the picturesque Breeland Cellar on Sunday, 27 October 2013 to test their skill at the action packed Slanghoek Triathlon presented by Vital Health Foods. Participants could choose between a Junior Triathlon, a Short MTB Triathlon, a Long MTB Triathlon and a Road Bike Triathlon. [Read more…]
Lanzarote Ironman 2013 Press Conference
The Lanzarote Ironman 2013 Press Conference was a more cagey affair this year, there was none of the bravado of the previous year and there was no triathlete who expressed their desire to win more so than Bella Bayliss. [Read more…]
Alonso-McKernan, Badmann win Ironman South Africa
The eight edition of the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa provided a true test of character today as athletes were faced with trying weather conditions. Spain’s Clemente Alonso-McKernan came out on top after a long battle with Andi Boecherer (GER) and Cyril Viennot (FRA) while Natascha Badmann (SUI) completed her comeback by winning at the place where she last won a title. [Read more…]
7-Member Teams for Challenge
Anticipation builds as multi-sport athletes country-wide prepare for the awe-inspiring Totalsports Challenge, presented by New Balance and REHIDRAT® SPORT. Taking place on Saturday, 14 January 2012 this much loved event will celebrate its 10th anniversary on the day. [Read more…]
World 70.3 2011
Firstly thanks so much for the overwhelming support….. what a tough day/race it was, but I suppose I knew it was never going to be easy, just had no idea it would be as tough as that. [Read more…]
The Riddle of the IronMan
Alec Riddle Ironman Race report and Background
Background
My late Stepson Reece Walton was the catalyst to me getting going again in sport (having let myself go and hit the Ton Up…. not a pleasant Ton believe me). When Reece passed tragically after being in a coma for 7 weeks, I committed myself to getting back into shape. [Read more…]