It was a really busy sporting weekend for at least one athlete in Port Elizabeth this past weekend who, according to The Citizen, won the Standard Bank Ironman whilst playing a game of Super Rugby in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium... on a bicycle! Maybe it was the strange helmet that American Ben Hoffman was wearing that caused the confusion? The report in The Citizen - Hoffman, Lehtonen win Ironman SA titles: American Ben Hoffman and Finnish athlete Kaisa Lehtonen dominated the Ironman … [Read more...] about Winning the Ironman whilst playing Super Rugby – REALLY?
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Ironman pumps more than Iron into local economy
Organisers expect around R50- to R65-million to be pumped into the city’s coffers this weekend. In total close to 37 000 bed nights are expected as a result of the event. In addition, restaurants and entertainment services see revenue increases of up to 30%, according to the organisers of the Bay’s flagship annual sporting event. “The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber would like to wish all participants good luck with the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship and would like to … [Read more...] about Ironman pumps more than Iron into local economy
Tips to train like an ironman
Resolution Health’s brand ambassador and fitness expert Nick Gindre. Photo: Resolution Heath Medical Scheme “Extreme triathlons require willpower, physical endurance and lots of squats” Committing yourself to competing in an extreme triathlon involving a nearly 4km swim, a 180km bicycle ride and 42km run is not for the fainthearted. Former international soccer player and fitness expert Nick Gindre, Resolution Health’s brand ambassador, shares his experience of training for one of the … [Read more...] about Tips to train like an ironman
Corporate Ironman Dream Team
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is fielding its largest and most competitive line-up of athletes yet in the Vodacom Algoa FM Corporate Thriathlon Challenge, which takes place in Port Elizabeth on Saturday 9 April 2016. The Continental 'dream team' comprises 30 three-person teams, along with nine of the country's top triathletes, as they aim to dominate this year's event that comprises a 380 m sea swim, an 18 km cycle and a 4.2 km beachfront run. "The Corporate Triathlon Challenge, … [Read more...] about Corporate Ironman Dream Team
Ironman African Championship 2015 highlights – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Ironman African Championship 2015 highlights by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: Next weekend the 2016 edition of the Ironman African Championship takes place here in Port Elizabeth. The Ironman vibe is going to be picking up around the beachfront and Boardwalk over the next week and to put you all in the mood, here is the highlights video of the 2015 event. Read more here: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo Click HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about Ironman African Championship 2015 highlights – Featured Blog
Iviwe Poti gave an update on Ironman Triathlon held in PE
A MyPE.co.za 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' selected video for you: The 2015 edition of the Ironman Africa championships in Port Elizabeth got underway in perfect conditions this morning. This year even has attracted the strongest professional field ever competing for the title. Eighty professionals and more than two thousand amateur athletes will tackle the ultra triathlon consisting of a 3.8 kilometre swim, a 180 kilometre cycle leg and a full marathon. There is also a … [Read more...] about Iviwe Poti gave an update on Ironman Triathlon held in PE
Swimming – Port Elizabeth – Before Ironman South Africa
A MyPE.co.za 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' selected video for you: Swimming with a injured right shoulder Click HERE to find more 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Swimming – Port Elizabeth – Before Ironman South Africa
Ironman African Championship at Hobie Beach in March 2015 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Ironman African Championship at Hobie Beach in March 2015 by NMBT Blog: Diarise 29 March 2015 for a day of action-packed competition as the world’s superfit test their mettle in a tough triathlon (swim, cycle and run) course that makes the most of the scenic beauty of Port Elizabeth. The Standard Bank Ironman African Championship 2015 course starts with a one-lap 3.8km swim from the blue-flag Hobie Beach. … [Read more...] about Ironman African Championship at Hobie Beach in March 2015 – Featured Blog
Standard Bank IRONMAN SA announces Port Elizabeth route changes for 2016
Standard Bank IRONMAN SA announces Port Elizabeth route changes for 2016 The Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship will undergo a route revamp ahead of the 2016 event on 10 April 2016 which should make for some fast racing, unlike anything before seen in Nelson Mandela Bay. Changes to each leg of the iconic event ... Read more on RNews Start your December holidays the fit way – try a tri The popular About IT Triathlon Summer Series returns to the Eastern Cape this December with 4 … [Read more...] about Standard Bank IRONMAN SA announces Port Elizabeth route changes for 2016
African Ironman Championship taking place in PE on Sunday
A MyPE.co.za 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' selected video for you: The strongest Ironman professional field ever assembled will line up for the Standard Bank Ironman African Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday. The newly acquired championship status of the event has raised the stakes in terms of professional participation as the winner not only gets the coverted title but will also qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona Hawaii in October. Lets find … [Read more...] about African Ironman Championship taking place in PE on Sunday
Fueling endurance sports in South Africa
High5 Sports Nutrition has confirmed its commitment to promoting endurance sports in South Africa with the announcement of two new sponsorship agreements. The brand has signed a three-year deal as official on-course nutrition partner for all IRONMAN events in South Africa and will also supply the nutritional needs of the Kargo Pro mountain biking team. High5 brand manager Gareth Taylor said the new sponsorships followed on the back of a successful season supporting Africa's only … [Read more...] about Fueling endurance sports in South Africa
PE Image – IronMan
This Ironman Port Elizabeth image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. IronMan Image by max_thinks_sees Halfway mark This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Ironman Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about PE Image – IronMan
PE Image – IronMan 2010 Port Elizabeth
This Ironman Port Elizabeth image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. IronMan 2010 Port Elizabeth Image by max_thinks_sees #8 Andres Darricau from Argentina This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Ironman Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about PE Image – IronMan 2010 Port Elizabeth
Welcome to the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship
A MyPE.co.za 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' selected video for you: The Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship summons the wild at heart to the journey, the adventure and the race of a lifetime. Featuring 75 qualifying slots for the IRONMAN World ... Video Rating: 5 / 5 Click HERE to find more 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship
NMMU (PACIFIC) PRODUCTIONS: THE IRONMAN 2013
A MyPE.co.za 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' selected video for you: Short footage of The Ironman 2013 , Port Elizabeth. (Class Project). Directed, Filmed and edited by me...Lol. Video Rating: 5 / 5 Click HERE to find more 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE … [Read more...] about NMMU (PACIFIC) PRODUCTIONS: THE IRONMAN 2013
