Tag Archives: Tri-ing for The Sunflower Fund

Ironman South Africa 2012…. A Beautiful Day

So I finally have plucked up the courage to write about my experience of doing my first Ironman distance triathlon. I have put it off as I guess I knew once I had written about Ironman that I would be … Continue reading

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Ironman South Africa 2012 – This one’s for you Lucille Swart

It was back in 2011 when I first made contact with Lucille Swart or Lucy Lu (as I call her) via Twitter. I remember reading her bio, then her blog and feeling incredibly inspired by her and her positive outlook … Continue reading

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Start with self-belief –Peninsula Marathon Race Report

So 3 years have passed since my last marathon on the road. As many of you know I’ve completed many trail distances equal and above marathon distances up to 80km. However this was a road marathon and as explained in … Continue reading

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The night before the night before

Yes its that time the time that at some point all runners must go through! For the butterflies have come calling, the false aches and pains in the body have started niggling me or should that be gnawing me, and … Continue reading

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Race Report – Lion of Africa Half Marathon

On Saturday 5th February I did my first Lion of Africa Half Marathon in 3 years (herafter referred to as LOA). It was another race on my Tri-ing for The Sunflower Fund race schedule and a taper down run for … Continue reading

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Race Report – Kloof Nek Classic Half Marathon

So on Sunday the 29th January as part of my race plan for raising awareness for The Sunflower Fund (@SunflowerFund) I finally ran my first Kloof Nek Classic half marathon (hereafter referred to as the KNC). The KNC takes place … Continue reading

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Tri-ing for The Sunflower Fund – Ironman South Africa 2012

Tri-ing for The Sunflower Fund – Ironman South Africa 2012 I hope that the start of 2012 has brought a positive start for you and that this year is one of happiness, success, and great memories for you all. On … Continue reading

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