Monthly Archives: October 2013
The 2013 Daredevil Run, Marcel Viljoen on Runners Cycling & Comrades Marathon Coach Lindsey Parry – Run Talk SA Episode 23
On episode 23 of Run Talk SA this week:
- We reveal our latest Run Talker of the week, Kate Els and you can read our interview with Kate here.
- Brad Brown found out more about the Etana Daredevil Run that takes place around the country next Friday the 8th of November. Kurt Solomon who is the organiser of the Daredevil run told Brad about how it started, how you can get involved and how the run has grown from humble beginnings into what it is today. Kurt also told Brad how you can win R10 000 in cash by getting people involved in running the 2013 Daredevil Run. Want to find out more? Visit the Daredevil Run website here or .
- Many runners feel that because they are fit from running they could hop on a bicycle ride a race like the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge without doing any cycling training and Parky caught up with Marcel Viljoen to find out if that is the best thing to do. They also chatted a bit about nutrition on the day and what you could do to ‘cram’ in order to do a 100km cycle on a whim (or a drunken dare as they normally are).
- The next “Journey to Comrades” webinar takes place on the 11th of November 2014 and Comrades Coach Lindsey Parry drops by to tell us what you can expect if you attend the webinar. You can register for it here.
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Share This PostRun Talker of the Week – Kate Els
How did you get into running? I got dragged along to a night trail run event with a friend that didn’t want to go alone. I ran (actually I walked) 4km and the endorphin rush straight after meant I was hooked. I think at first it was more about how social it was, but now it’s definitely more about a personal journey to my goals. Oh yes, and the offer of a hot dog and beer after definitely helped in getting me there in the first place.
How long have you been running? More off than on for the past 3 years, but I only got serious about training for a half marathon at the start of 2013. After a glute injury in February, I did a lot more research into training properly and cross-training in other disciplines to strengthen my body and improve my running.
What is your favourite distance to run and why? I have to say 10km. It’s the distance I can be consistent in and the only distance where I can constantly see improvement. I’ve only just run my first half marathon, so I’m sure that’ll become my favourite distance in the next couple of months.
Who is your biggest running inspiration and why? I grew up in a family of cricket-watchers and the Comrades made a brief appearance every so often. Truthfully, I don’t know many big names in running so I’ve always drawn inspiration from the runners I know in real life. Luckily, the runners I do know are awesome and their persistence has always been something I’ve watched from afar with awe. Continue reading
Share This PostABSA Cape Epic Route Launched, Joel Stransky & Stefan Terblanche, The Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy, ABSA Cape Epic Founder Kevin Vermaak, Cansa’s Richard Beer, Hein Wagner and Craig Wapnick from the Old Mutual Joberg2C – MTB Talk SA Episode 13
We have a jam packed show for you this week on MTB Talk SA. The route for the 2014 ABSA Cape Epic was announced this week and we have the following for you on this week’s show:
- Brad Brown caught up with former Springboks Joel Stransky and Stefan Terblanche, who are both riding as part of Team ABSA in 2014. Joel has completed four, so knows exactly what he is in for, while Stefan is riding his first Epic in 2014.
- Brad spoke with William Mokgopo from the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy, who is riding in his third ABSA Cape Epic and he told Brad about how he got into the sport of mountain biking. William has achieved so much through the sport of mountain biking and attributes all his success to the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy
- Kevin Vermaak, Founder of the ABSA Cape Epic, talks to Brad about the race as well as some of the cool initiatives they have introduced for 2014, including new tracking pods that will enable the entire field to be tracked live online. Kevin also spoke about the Epic’s relationship with ABSA as a title sponsor.
- There is also a great charity aspect to the ABSA Cape Epic and Richard Beer from Cansa joins us to tell us about their involvement with the race and how you can get involved too.
- Hein Wagner, who was the first blind person to complete the ABSA Cape Epic spoke to us about possibly riding the ABSA Cape Epic in 2014.
- Stuart Pickering from was at the Africa Cycle Fair this past weekend in Johannesburg, and while there he caught up with Craig Wapnick from the Old Mutual Joberg2C.
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Share This PostAfrica Cycle Fair with Grant Usher, JP van Zyl chat’s the World Cycling Centre Africa & the Momentum 94.7 Charity Wager – Cycle Talk SA Episode 14
There are only a few weeks to go until the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge and we have got some cool news to announce on this week’s show. In episode 14 of Cycle Talk SA:
- Stuart Pickering from was at the Africa Cycle Fair this past weekend and caught up with the self-confessed single speed dude, Grant Usher.
- Brad Brown chats about the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge Charity Wager.
- We spoke to JP van Zyl about the World Cycling Centre Africa .the WCC has done some amazing work over the last 9 years and if you are looking for a real feel good story about South African and African cycling then you HAVE to listen to this interview.
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Share This Post2013 KAEM Champion Daniel Rowland, Edward Chapman runs 7 & Clive Smart talks Ilanga Trails – Trail Talk SA Episode 13
Sixty three brave trail runners made their way across the Kalahari desert this past week as part of the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon. We followed their progress and are pleased to report that of the 63 that started 59 were able to complete the 250km journey. On Trail Talk SA this week:
- We chat to the 2013 champion Daniel Rowland about his race. We also chatted about the route as well as how his Dad, Jonathan, and brother, Brian, went. Brad also, finds out what is next on Daniel’s radar.
- Edward Chapman also joins us to chat about the KAEM. Edward has now completed seven KAEM’s more than anyone else.
- We caught up with Clive Smart from Ilanga Trails. Clive told Brad about some of the amazing trails on offer in Mpumalanga as well as the Trail Safari’s that they offer to trail runners on trails such as the Fanie Botha, Kaapschehoop and Magoebaskloof. You can find out more about Ilanga Trails by visiting their website or .
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Daniel Rowland winning the 2013 KAEM with his brother Brian also completing the race
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Share This PostKyle Buckingham on his AG win & world record in Kona and Morne Botha talks Slanghoek Triathlon & coming back from injury – Tri Talk SA Episode 16
It has been a week and a bit since Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii and this week we were able to catch up with one of the top performers on the day. On episode 16 of Tri Talk SA Brad:
Chats to Kyle Buckingham about his amazing 16th overall in Kona. Not only did Kyle beat most of the pro field but he was the first age grouper home and smashed the age group world record at the same time. Kyle spoke to Brad about being coached by Raynard Tissink, as well as what his race schedule will look like in 2014, now that he is turning pro.
Caught up with Morne Botha about this past weekend’s Slanghoek Triathlon in the Western Cape. Morne has come full circle in the last year having ruptured his achilles tendon the day after last year’s race. Having to undergo surgery and an extensive rehab programme, Morne has worked his way back into the sport by practically starting from scratch. The pair chat about what physiotherapist Chris Allen, from the Velocity Sports Lab, has done for Morne and they also spoke about the AlterG Anti-gravity treadmill that Morne used as part of his recovery.
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Share This PostVanessa Haywood’s Ladies Mountain Biking Workshop & The Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club – MTB Talk SA Episode 12
On this episode of MTB Talk SA:
- Brad Brown caught up with actress, model and mountain biker Vanessa Haywood. Van has been on the show before on episode 1 but this time round Brad chats to her about the Ladies Weekend she is hosting at the Arabella Hotel and Spa. It sounds like an amazing weekend of riding, so if you want to find out more listen to this week’s show and visit Vanessa’s website here.
- Brad also chatted to the chairman of the Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club, Charl Joubert. Charl told us about the history of the club, one of the oldest around in the country. He also told us about their club rides and excursions as well as an amazing trail that runs right through the middle of Port Elizabeth. You can be in contact with the Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club by visiting their website here.
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Share This Post94.5 Kfm’s Ryan O’Connor, The Nedbank Runners Guide Tom Cottrell & The 2013 Spirit of Comrades Award winners – Run Talk SA Episode 22
In episode 22 of Run Talk SA this week, Brad and Parky have really put a mixed bag together for your entertainment. On this week’s running podcast:
- Simon caught up with 94.5 Kfm breakfast jock Ryan O’Connor. Ryan is a very keen runner and recently ran a 93 minute Outsurance Gun Run. Ryan chats to Parky about what running means to him and what his take on balance consists of. You can .
- Brad spoke to Tom Cottrell, the author of the green Nedbank Runners Guide. Tom explained to Brad how the book came about 23 years ago and where he sees it going in the future, using modern technology. You can visit the Runners Guide website here.
- We look back at the 2013 Spirit of Comrades Awards that took place in Durban this past weekend. Brad and Parky take a look at who the recipients were and Brad caught up with Australian recipient Joseph Ta and we also have a recording of Vincent O’Neil after he received the award. As discussed in the show you can see a picture of the 1 ounce 24 karat gold medallion below.
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Share This PostSA Idols Presenter Proverb rides the Amashova & Maroesjka Matthee talks track cycling – Cycle Talk SA Episode 13
This week on Cycle Talk SA we have two really amazing, inspiring guests. Brad caught up with:
- A former colleague who has not only done really well in the radio, TV and music industry but has also lost a fifth of his body weight since he made the decision to turn things around. South African Idols presenter Proverb joins Big Brad this week to chat about his first cycle race, the Amashova Classic. Pro talks about how much he enjoyed the ride and then the pair spoke about the South African music industry and what it takes to get ahead. Be sure to send Pro some Cycle Talk SA love by f.
- Maroesjka Matthee, who is on her way to the UK to take part in the first of three UCI World Cup Events. Maroesjka spoke about what she needed to do to qualify as well as how the sport of track cycling is struggling to attract both youngsters and sponsors. If you would like to find out more about the sport of track cycling, Marosjka’s journey or if you would like to help with sponsorship you can visit Maroesjka’s website here. You can also
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Share This PostThe Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon with Daniel Rowland & Jacques von Wielligh talks his 9 Peaks Challenge – Trail Talk SA Episode 12
Into a brand new week of Trail Talk SA and we look at another race. This week Brad Brown:
- Caught up with Daniel Rowland who is in South Africa ahead of the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon. 250km over 6 days through the searing Northern Cape. Daniel is no stranger to Trail Talk SA, we caught up with him following his win in the Atacama crossing, and we touch base with him again ahead of this weekend’s race. You can follow Daniel’s progress through the desert on his webiste or
- Spoke about a really cool adventure that Jacques von Wielligh has embarked on, the 9 Peaks Challenge. Jacques is in the process of running up the highest peak in each province in South Africa. If you want to follow Jacques journey you can by visiting his website or .
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