Monthly Archives: November 2013
Craig Martin’s PB at the Winelands Marathon, Brad Brown’s Webinar & the New Balance 1080V4 Review – Run Talk SA Episode 26
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Run Talk SA is officially 6 months old! This is episode 26 and we are really thankful that you are still here with us. We love what we are doing and we hope that you enjoy them as much as we enjoy putting them together. This week on the show:
Parky caught up with Craig Martin, who just ran a marathon pb at the recent Winelands Marathon. Simon quizzed Craig on what he has being doing as far as training goes and what he has been doing differently in order to run as well as he has been running.
Simon asked Brad about a new webinar that Brad is going to be hosting on Tuesday 29 November that is aimed specifically at the novice runner and people who want to get started in running. If you want to find out more you can here.
Brad spoke to Ryan Hodierne from New Balance about the soon to be released New Balance 1080v4. Ryan gives us a review of the shoe and talks us through some of the key features of the model the 1080.
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Share This PostAriane Kleinhans Talks Absa Cape Epic Money & Stop Numbness on your Mountain Bike – MTB Talk SA Episode 15
This week on MTB Talk SA we chat prize money and another pressing medical issue with our resident physio. On Episode 15 this week Brad:
Spoke to Ariane Kleinhans about the increased prize purse for the ladies at the Absa Cape Epic in 2014. Brad also found out a little bit more about the Swiss born mountain biker who has dominated the mixed category over the last couple of years with her husband Erik.
Found out more about numbness on the mountain bike with the MTB Talk SA Physiotherapist Richeard Feher. Numbness affects all of us at one stage or another on the bike and Brad and Richard talk about the causes of numbness, the treatment of numbness and most importantly how to avoid numbness on the bike.
Also be sure to check out out Mountain Biker of the Week this Stephan Pieterse.
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Share This PostHighveld Stereo’s Gavin Deysel completes the 94.7 & Ashleigh Moolman Pasio – Cycle Talk SA Episode 17
This past weekend saw a very successful Momentum 94. 7 Cycle Challenge take place, with 31 000 cyclists taking to the streets of Joburg. I was one of them and so were both of our guests this week. On Episode 17 of Cycle Talk SA we:
Chat to 94.7 Highveld Stereo’s Gavin Deysel about his first ride. Gavin decided a few months ago that he wanted to lose some weight and ride the race. You can hear our first chat with Gav here. Gavin tells Brad about his experience as well as how much weight he has lost in the last few months.
Have Ashleigh Moolman Pasio on the show too. Ashleigh won the ladies race at the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge. Stuart Pickering from the Cycling Direct caught up with Ashleigh just over a week ago to talk a little bit about her season as well as the disappointment of World Champs.
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Share This PostRun Talker of the Week – TheAngryKenyan
How did you get into running? I started running really just to try something different. I mostly counted myself as cyclist as well as the other fitness stuff I do, but I had always said I didn’t like running. Then, after witnessing one too many accidents on cycle races I turned to running for a safer, still outdoor option. I keep being told I’m built for running and to my surprise, I took to it and the rest, as they say is history.
How long have you been running? Just two years now, I started in the November of 2011
What is your favourite distance to run and why? I really enjoy the 10km distance. My usual turn to route is just 10kms and it gives me a chance each time to test myself for time and speed. I can take it slow and just enjoy it, or I can try and push myself and come home absolutely finished and in just 10kms.
Who is your biggest running inspiration and why? I haven’t really been following running as I’m pretty new to it and no one person inspired me to start. There are the obvious legends of running like Bruce Fordyce, multiple winner of the Comrades Marathon and Barry Holland, 40 consecutive Comrades Marathons, who cannot be ignored. But people like Mo Farah also inspire me as a shorter distance runner, built for speed. If I’m honest, I’m more inspired by regular folk, like myself, who look at a distance, be it 10, 21, 42 or even 89kms, see it as a challenge and then go out and accomplish it, not matter what it takes.
What is your biggest or best running achievement? What are you most proud of? Without a doubt, Comrades Marathon 2013. Not simply because it’s known as the Ultimate Human Race, but because I set my sights on it June 2012, stuck to my training, pushed through injury and got myself to the finish line in some of the toughest conditions ever. I was proud of myself for not only overcoming the physical challenge, in just over a year and a half’s running, but also how I coped mentally as it took a great toll on me.
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Share This PostIronman South Africa’s Paul Wolff with two big announcements & Gerhard De Bruin talks racing and his training camps – Tri Talk SA Episode 19
This week on Tri Talk SA we talk about two recent announcements that Ironman South Africa have made over the last week. We also look at a training camp that could take your performance to a new level. On episode 19 we chat to:
The race director of Ironman South Africa, Paul Wolff, about the recent changes made to the route for the 2014 edition of Ironman South Africa. There is also another very cool announcement that was made today that Paul tells Brad about but you are going to have to listen to the show to find out more.
Gerhard De Bruin about his recent performance at 11 Global Sun City. Brad also chatted to Gerhard about his very popular training camps which he hosts in the Eastern Free State.
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Share This PostMountain Biker of the Week – Stefan Pieterse
How did you get into mountain biking? My cousin inspired me to start mountain biker as he is a keen mountain biker
How long have you been riding? Around 1 year and 1 month about
What is your favourite distance to ride and why? Around 30km, it’s not too far and it’s a good training distance
Who is your biggest mountain biking inspiration and why? Barry Stander, he was awesome.
What is your biggest or best mountain biking achievement? What are you most proud of? Coming out of the USN technical races still in one piece hahaha
What is your favourite mountain biking quote? Peace, Love, Bike!
Where is your favourite place to ride and tell us why? Muldersdrift, it’s so scenic and beautiful out there
Why do you ride? Fitness, relaxation, pushing my boundaries and just getting out there and being in nature, it’s so good for the soul. Continue reading
Share This PostHlubi 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 PostRun Talker of the Week – Bronwynne Wiehl.
How did you get into running? My husband has been a runner for the last 20 years and spends most of his weekends at races and training. He always begged me to join him so eventually I did. My motivation was more for weight loss than anything else but I ended up loving it.
How long have you been running? I was never a runner at school & never even went to gym. I started with a walk/run strategy, covering distances of 2km – 4km in 2009 and gradually built up from there. My first race was the KFC Valentine’s Day Night race at Randburg Harriers. It was so festive and everyone was having so much fun, I just loved it. Nowadays, running is an integral part of my life.
What is your favourite distance to run and why? For races, I’d most probably say 10kms. I find unlike the half marathons, the distance is less stressful on my body and ‘doable’. As for casual running, nothing beats that 5km run after work to de-stress and clear your mind.
Who is your biggest running inspiration and why? It’s pretty much everyone who wakes up at the crack of dawn on a weekend (especially during Winter) and heads out to run.
What is your biggest or best running achievement? What are you most proud of? I missed the 3 hour cut-off for Two Oceans half marathon in 2010 by 6 minutes. It devastated me! But I went back in 2012 and shaved over 20 minutes off my time and got my medal! Continue reading
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