Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better Me

Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better Me

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Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better Me episodes

  • Episode 26: Harrison Jay - All The Way From New Jersey, USA
    Rienzo, Gerhard and Christine spend time with Harrison Jay from New Jersey in the USA. Harrison is a university student training for his first Ironman, which was supposed to be in Texas on the 26/04. Find out how these 4 novices are keeping moving and remaining inspired in Lockdown.
    37 min
  • Episode 24: Don't Touch Me - I'm Tapering
    With less than 3 weeks until Ironman South Africa 2020, Christine, Rienzo and Gerhard chat about "the taper" and what this means for their lead up to race day. How will they implement this? What does this look like training-wise? Apart from training, what does a taper include?
    36 min
  • Episode 23: Ice Ice Baby
    The need to stay cool when you race in SA is a given. But how do you stay cool? Well Rienzo gives his race report for the Durban Ultra that he did on Sunday, and the importance of keeping a cool head. And Christine offers cooling tips for the body overheating. How cool are we? 🥶
    37 min
  • Episode 21: Safety first - It is a mad world out there

    Christine, Rienzo and Gerhard talk safety 6 weeks out of full Ironman SA.  We can be our own worst enemy - find out what these 3 novices do to keep safe and protect themselves in the water, on the bike and during their runs, as well as is in public places - yes, the dreaded germ, cold and flu nightmares have begun!


    33 min
  • Episode 19: Swolemates Tri Hard - Sweat Together, Stay Together, Better Together

    Love in in the air - Christine and Gerhard chat about their couple's journey to Ironman South Africa 2020. 

    This dynamic duo began their training for this event a year ago, before they met one another, and believe that this adventure has strengthened their relationship and taken it to new heights. Find out how they make this work and what their race day strategy is to finish together. 

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    29 min
  • Episode 18: Ironman: It's a Game of Significant Negotiations and a Balancing Act of Epic Proportions

    This episode is dedicated to the life of Kobe Bryant, whose life ended tragically this week. 

    Rienzo, Christine and Gerhard chat about how they negotiate, balance and squeeze in their Ironman training, 8 weeks out. Never underestimate the power of the support around you, from family, friends and loved ones.

    "I have self-doubt. I have insecurity. I have fear of failure. I have nights when I show up at the arena and I'm like, 'My back hurts, my feet hurt, my knees hurt. I don't have it. I just want to chill.' We all have self-doubt. You don't deny it, but you also don't capitulate to it. You embrace it. " Kobe Bryant

    34 min
  • Episode 17: Chicken Sandwiches and Oreos #whatsfordinner
    An Italian, an Afrikaner and an English woman enter a triathlon. No jokes! 🤣 Christine, Gerhard and Rienzo chat about how they are dealing with hunger, hydration, weight loss, cravings, training nutrition and what their go-to products of choice are, 68 days out from Ironman SA.
    44 min

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The journey of 3 novices on their road to Ironman 2020, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

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