Defending champion Dan Howitz of Port Elizabeth was in top form on Sunday morning to claim victory in the first round of the About IT Triathlon Summer Series held in perfect conditions between Pollok Beach and Sardinia Bay. Howitz took the lead during the 20km bike leg after coming out of the 750m swim in third place and maintained this lead throughout the 5km trail run to finish the sprint distance triathlon in 1hr 05min and 53sec ahead of Ryan Peter and Ryan Johnson. Liza Bright was the … [Read more...] about Dan Howitz Top in Summer Series One
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Swim a mile in Nelson Mandela Bay
An exciting new addition to the sports program aimed at boosting Nelson Mandela Bay as Africa's Water Sport capital is the Nelson Mandela Bay Mile, a 1.6km Ocean Swim on the 31st December. The event will see participants swimming from Humewood Beach down to Kings Beach on the last day of the year and is in response to numerous requests from holiday makers for more sports based activities during this period. "Whilst the city offers unprecedented water sports events throughout the year, in … [Read more...] about Swim a mile in Nelson Mandela Bay
Join Ollie from Summies to Sards
Port Elizabeth: Sunday 16 December 2012, sees the start of the 2012 About IT Triathlon Summer Series, a 3-part sprint distance triathlon Series, with round 1 being the popular Summies to Sards Triathlon. Starting at 8:00 am at Pollok Beach, a mixture of social and competitive teams and individuals will kick off with a 750m swim which is then followed by a 20km cycle to Schoenmakerskop and ends with a 5km trail run along the Sacramento Trail taking runners from Schoenies through to Sardinia … [Read more...] about Join Ollie from Summies to Sards
Ocean Racing Series Results
Despite strong off-shore winds of 25 knots on Sunday morning, over 300 participants took part in Round 2 of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series with Wayne Jones first out the water in the Dis-chem 2km Ocean Swim with Tammy Geyer winning the ladies race. In the Dis-Chem 1km Ocean Swim it was Wesley Wiehahn and Amy Mardon who took the race honours whilst on the beach, Antonio Seconds and Mariette Hattingh were the fastest in the About IT 5km Beach Run. Colin Korkie and Helen Schuck took line … [Read more...] about Ocean Racing Series Results
R126K raised for CHOC
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation in the Eastern Cape has received a massive financial boost following the recent Nelson Mandela Bay Herald Urban Run in Port Elizabeth with a cash donation of R126 460.76. The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation is a country wide voluntary organisation which brings together the parents of children who suffer from all varities of cancer or life threatening blood disorders. "As a beneficiary of this event, we cannot express our gratitude enough to everyone that … [Read more...] about R126K raised for CHOC
Banana Boy Dominates Local Swim
The first round of the Secbands EPA Swim Challenge Series took place on Sunday morning amid strong winds at Marina Martinique with the swimmer of the event being 14 year old Reegan Tait of Pinetown, Durban. Tait won the 5km swim in a SA qualifying time of 1hr 9min and then followed this up with a win in the 3km event in 41min 47sec. Only two swimmers braved the marathon swimming distances with PE's Kevin Grey completing the 10km swim in 2hrs 59min whilst EP 10km ladies champion Rebecca Newman … [Read more...] about Banana Boy Dominates Local Swim
Trains Beat Drugs
The Transnet Men's Running Team last night broke previously unbeaten Gamble Pharmacy's six-time winning streak, and destroyed the course record with a winning time of 1hr 06min 16sec in the final 2012 event of the Investec Night Relay. Merrell's ladies sealed their 2012 unbeaten status in the women's category, with a time of 1hr 31min 40sec whilst Transnet Runners team 1 were the fastest mixed team over the 21km course in 1hr 18min 07sec. The walking category was won by the Walking Divas from … [Read more...] about Trains Beat Drugs
The Urban Invasion of Port Elizabeth
The Port Elizabeth CBD is set to be invaded over the weekend of the 15th and 16th September for an Urban Festival, like the city has never seen before, on the cities historic Donkin Reserve. Over 1,000 participants have already entered to tackle the City of Port Elizabeth in the annual Nelson Mandela Bay Herald Urban Run which sets off at 9:00 am on Sunday 16th September. This unique 10km urban obstacle course highlights urban renewal undertaken by the Mandela Bay Development Agency over the … [Read more...] about The Urban Invasion of Port Elizabeth
Reach for your slippers and blankie
The penultimate round of the Investec Night Relay at North End Lake on Thursday evening has participants reaching for their slippers. Through the Investec Night Relay, runners and walkers have already contributed over R4,000 to Reach for a Dream's national campaign, where the public are encouraged to donate by buying a sticker and wearing their slippers to work on Friday 3 August. "We have chosen to support a local charity through each Investec Night Relay event," says Michael Zoetmulder … [Read more...] about Reach for your slippers and blankie
Time to Dart Through Port Elizabeth’s Urban Landscape
After its great success last year, The Herald Urban Run will return this Tourism Month - once again drawing runners and adventurers from all around to participate in the 'urbanathlon' - taking them on a journey through some of the city's urban sights and attractions while raising money for charity. "Events like the urban race are what our city thrives on. The race shows off several of our inner-city attractions - exposing tourists to a part of our city that abounds with history, art and … [Read more...] about Time to Dart Through Port Elizabeth’s Urban Landscape
Results from Round 2 around the North End Lake
The second round of the Investec Night Relay took place on Thursday evening with records tumbling in 3 of the 4 categories. Held at North End Lake in near perfect conditions given the time of year, the race provided the fastest times in the history of this Business Night Relay Series. Leading the charge was the Gamble Pharmacy team breaking their previous course record in the Men's Relay division by just under 2 minutes to record a very fast 1hr 7min 33sec over the 21km distance. The all … [Read more...] about Results from Round 2 around the North End Lake
Port Elizabeth’s First Ever Olympic Swimmer
Port Elizabeth born swimmer Jessica Roux has been included in Team South Africa for the 2012 London Olympics - the city's first ever Olympic swimmer. Jessica Roux qualified for the 10km Marathon open water swim and will be joined in the open water team with Durban's Troyden Prinsloo. Jessica, a former head girl at Collegiate High School is the defending SPAR Redhouse River Mile Champion. Troyden Prinsloo is also the SPAR Redhouse River Mile Men's Champion and the Bell Buoy Challenge … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth’s First Ever Olympic Swimmer
The Wind Will Have Subsided for Your Walk Around the Lake
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium precinct will once again be alive with activity on Thursday evening as over 100 business teams take part in the second round of the Investec Night Relay. The Windguru is predicting a balmy 9 knot Northerly wind from 5:00 pm for Thursday. No cloud cover and a toasty 18 degrees will make your journey pleasant. The event, hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency, starts at 6pm from Lakeside and will see walking and running teams tackling the 4.2km laps around … [Read more...] about The Wind Will Have Subsided for Your Walk Around the Lake
Collegiate Alumni, Jessica Roux Qualifies for Olympics
Former Collegiate High School head girl and EP Swimming Star, Jessica Roux, has qualified for the 2012 London Olympics and now anxiously awaits for SASCOC to include her in the SA Olympic Team. Roux, runner up to Swimming South Africa's golden girl Natalie Du Toit in the South African 10km Championships earlier in the year, has been in Durban training with South Africa coach Graham Hill and on Saturday edged out Du Toit at an Olympic qualification event in Setubal Bay, Portugal, ending Du … [Read more...] about Collegiate Alumni, Jessica Roux Qualifies for Olympics
111 Teams Take Part in Round One
The first round of the Investec Night Relay took place last night around North End Lake with no fewer than 111 teams entered despite the wet conditions. The young team from Gamble Pharmacy, defending champions from last year, too the line honours once again with a commanding win. The 5 team members completed a total distance of 21km in a fast time of 1hr 9min and 42seconds, just 8 seconds outside of the record they set last year. The Transnet 2nd team place second with the PKF 1st team in … [Read more...] about 111 Teams Take Part in Round One
