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Doing a head stand on the beach

I have discovered the greatest way to completely relax and to “reawaken the soul” – YOGA ON THE BEACH…absolutely amazing. There’s nothing better than chilling in triangle pose while watching the sun rise over the ocean and listening to the waves breaking. Carey from Careyoga is excellent…calm and serene and appeals to all levels of experience. Yoga …

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Fueling the Fire…Post-event Recovery Nutrition

Post-event nutrition is a sensitive science that you really need to focus on.  If done correctly it can: provide the muscles with building blocks to develop. Allows the glycogen stores (Carb stores) to replenish. This is the energy supply that you need for overall recovery, for the next race and to prevent muscles being “eaten …

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Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge…no turning back now…

05h10. Wide awake after a mere 5.5 hours of broken sleep. Nerves mixed with excitement. Like a kid on Christmas. Only one that fears that she’ll discover Father Christmas isn’t real. Eeeek! So I’ve checked the compulsory checklist…and I’m checking it twice. If I forget anything the nerves, 300 buck entry and 45 minute drive …

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