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Hlubi Moya to take on the Epic & the Durban Dirt Challenge with Damian Bradley – MTB Talk SA Episode 14
On episode 14 of MTB Talk SA this week we:
Caught up with actress Hlubi Mboya who is taking on the ABSA Cape Epic in 2014. Best known for her role as Nandipha in the soap Isidingo, Hlubi proves that dynamite does come in small packages and after only riding mountain bikes for 4 months is taking on the world’s toughest MTB stage race.
Find out more about the Durban Dirt Challenge with director of B Active Sports, Damian Bradley. The Durban Dirt Challenge takes place in just one a month from now, and promises to be a great event in the heart of metropolitan Durban.
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Share This PostRunning overuse injuries with physio Inneke Scorgie & what goes into great running performances with athlete manager Craig Fry – Run Talk SA Episode 25
We are into Episode 25 of Run Talk SA and we have another really busy show for you this week:
Brad tells Parky about a really exciting project he has been working on and if you know someone who is keen to start running make sure they listen to the next episode of Run Talk SA.
Following the third New Balance Run Talk SA webinar, we caught up with our resident physio Inneke Scorgie about overuse injuries that runners pick up.
Comrades Coach Lindsey Parry tells us why it is important to take a short break from training at this time of the year before the big mileage starts in the build-up to the 2014 Comrades Marathon. You can watch the whole webinar here.
Brad chats to athlete manager Craig Fry to see what goes into a world class performance like Lusapho April put in at the New York Marathon last weekend. If you want to contact Craig you can through his website Craig’s Athletes or .
Robin Hide from Modern Athlete joins us to tell us what is in this month’s edition of the Modern Athlete. You can access an electronic version of the magazine here.
Also check out our latest Run Talker of the week and this week it is Bronwynne Weihl
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Share This PostNutrition Plan for the Momentum 94.7 with Nicki De Villiers & Author of the Cyclists’ Guide Tom Cottrell – Cycle Talk SA Episode 16
It is the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge on Sunday and this week on Cycle Talk SA:
We caught up with dietician Nicki De Villiers from the HPC at University of Pretoria about what you should do from a nutritional perspective if you are taking part in the second largest timed cycling event in the world. We chat about gels and bars and solid foods that could help you have a better race.
Tom Cottrell tells us what goes into his annual Cyclists’ Guide. Tom has been in the guidebook game for many years and has established himself as a leader when it comes to creating an all-encompassing hand book for cyclists in South Africa. Tom also tells Brad about the move they are currently making into the digital world.
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Share This PostAJ Calitz wins the Redbull Lionheart & Richtersveld entries about to open – Trail Talk SA Episode 15
This week on Trail Talk SA we chat to the winner of one of South Africa’s unique trail running events and we catch up with a race organiser that is well known for putting on spectacular events. On Episode 15 we:
Caught up with AJ Calitz following his win at the 2013 Redbull Lionheart this past weekend. AJ tells us what the competition was like this weekend in Cape Town as well as why he was disappointed in his Otter African Trail run performance in 2013. We also touched base on what is next for AJ. Brad asked AJ if he could give three tips that could help inexperienced trail runners get better and AJ shared a few absolute gems, in particularly about climbing.
Spoke to Owen Middleton about the Richtersveld Wild Run, which is due to be run for the first time in June 2014. Owen told us about the four stages and what you can expect as well as their philosophy as a race organiser. Owen and Brad also spoke about the Lesotho Wildrun and what you can expect if you are planning on running that. To find out more about those two events or to enter them click here.
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Share This Post11 Global Weekend, Pietie Coetzee and Robin Hide from Modern Athlete – Tri Talk SA Episode 18
We spent the last weekend up at Sun City for the 11 Global that took place at the resort over the weekend and what an amazing weekend it was. We have a jam packed show for you this weekend and on Tri Talk SA this week: 
Jaryd Browne raced his last race as a junior and we caught up with him after his win in the Sprint race on Saturday.
We spoke to Wikus Weber after he was the first elite athlete home in the Sprint. Wikus went on to win the Standard distance race on Sunday too and in doing so claimed the Eleven Squared title for the fastest combined time over the weekend.
Sam Harrington was the first lady home on Sunday and we chatted to her about her recent marriage as well as her great win on Sunday.
Miguel Viera, the first Angolan to finish an Ironman, spoke to us about his race on Sunday and what he has planned for the upcoming season.
The inspiring Frans Lotter completed the standard distance race on Sunday having just completed a course of chemotherapy following being diagnosed with cancer less than a year ago.
South African hockey legend Pietie Coetzee also took part in the 11Global this weekend. She raced in both the Sprint and Standard distance and claimed an overall podium spot in her first triathlon. We caught up with Pietie to chat about her amazing hockey career and how she got involved in the sport of triathlon. We also asked Pietie how she sees triathlon fitting into her life after she retires from international hockey.
Robin Hide from Modern Athlete joins us to tell us what you can expect in the November edition from a triathlon perspective. If you would like to access an electronic version of this month’s mag you can here.
We went on a short shopping spree with a non-triathlete. Say no more.
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Share This PostNew Balance Journey to Comrades Webinar 3 – November to December
The third webinar in the series of ‘Journey to Comrades’ was broadcast live on Monday 11 November 2013. On this webinar Brad Brown and Lindsey Parry covered the following:
- What should you be doing right now if you are a novice?
- What should you be doing right now if you are an experienced runner?
- When should you look at taking a break before the end of the year?
- The importance of recovery in your training regime.
- What you should do if you have picked up an injury.
The next ‘Journey to Comrades Webinar’ will take place on 2 December 2013 and you can find out more about it and register here
Share This PostThe Redbull Lionheart with Ryan Sandes and Trail Running in the Modern Athlete – Trail Talk SA Episode 14
Cape Town is synonymous for trail running and this weekend sees a race take place that will be run for the second time, the Redbull Lionheart. On Trail Talk SA this week:
- We caught up with the founder of the Redbull Lionheart, trail runner extraordinaire Ryan Sandes. Running up and down Lions Head is an impressive feat on any day but taking it on in a knockout race-format elevates the challenge to another level. We chat to Ryan about the race and what you can expect as a spectator. To find out more visit the website . Brad and Ryan also chat a bit about Ryan’s recent victory in Patagonia.
- Robin Hide from Modern Athlete tells us what you can expect in the November edition from a trail running perspective. You can read the latest edition of the Modern Athlete here.
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Share This PostMTN Qhubeka’s Jay Thompson & The Tour of Stellenbosch with Erik Kleinhans – Cycle Talk SA Episode 15
With the European cycling season wrapped up for the year many of the South African professional cyclists have come home for a short break before heading back north early in 2014. This week on Cycle Talk SA we:
- Caught up with Team MTN Qhubeka’s Jay Thompson who has returned home following his European season. There is no rest right now for Jay though as he competes in the Tour of Rwanda in a couple of weeks from now. Brad and Jay chat about the season he has had, the rise of South African and African cycling as well as Jay’s history in the sport.
- Also touch base with Erik Kleinhans who is organising the upcoming Tour of Stellenbosch. If you would like to find out more about the tour or to enter it you can visit their website here.
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Share This PostIronman 5150 Ekurhuleni winners Henri Schoeman & Andrea Steyn, Gaby Roasrio’s amazing story & Paul Kaye wraps the weekend – Tri Talk SA Episode 17
Andrea Steyn winning the Ironman 5150 Ekurhuleni (Photo by Zoon Cronje)
It was another successful weekend of racing this past weekend at the Ironman 5150 Ekurhuleni African Championships. On episode 17 of Tri Talk SA this week we:
- Chat to both the men’s and ladies winner, Henri Schoeman and Andrea Steyn, following their very successful weekend in Germiston. This is where you can see the Ironman 5150 Ekurhuleni race results.
- Speak to Gaby Rosario who completed her first triathlon on Sunday and has an amazing story to share. Gaby has an extremely rare disease and has overcome some big obstacles to get to the finish line. If you are looking for some triathlon inspiration this is one interview you do not want to miss.
- Touch base with Paul Kaye to wrap up the weekend in Germiston and we also take a look at Paul’s business ‘Focus on the Finish line’.
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Share This PostThe New York Marathon with Lusapho April & Nadia Neophytou, Two Oceans Half Marathon Entries & Marathon Man Trent Morrow – Run Talk SA Episode 24
It was another fabulous advertisement for the sport we love this past weekend in New York. 50 000 people took to the streets of the big apple on Sunday as part of the 2013 ING New York Marathon and we spoke to a few of them on this week’s Run Talk SA. In Episode 24:
- Brad caught up with Lusapho April who finished third in the prestigious race.
- Simon had a fascinating chat with Talk Radio 702 and 567 Cape Talk’s American Correspondent Nadia Neophytou who ran her first New York Marathon at the weekend.
- Brad also touched base with Lester Cameron, the chairman of the Two Oceans board about the new entry process for the Two Oceans Half Marathon. You can read more about it here or click here to enter the race.
- Trent Morrow aka Marathon Man is in the middle of a world record attempt and he spoke to Brad this week about his incredible journey. Make sure you listen to this interview as it will inspire you to get running and do something amazing. You can or and also visit his website here.
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