South African Junior Elite triathlete Nathan Le Roux, from East London, won Round 2 of the About IT Triathlon Summer Series on Sunday morning. Le Roux had a brilliant race, coming out of the water in third place and then leading the cycle pack through the 20km cycle around the University before pulling ahead in the 5km run to finish in a time of 1hr 4min 53sec. Over 120 triathletes from South Africa took part in the 2nd round of this 3 part Sprint Distance Triathlon Series in hot and windless … [Read more...] about Le Roux takes Triathlon Round 2
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Popular Triathlon Series Returns
The popular About IT Triathlon Summer Series, a 3-part sprint distance triathlon Series, returns to Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday 16th December and Sunday 22nd December with the first round being the unique Summerstrand to Schoenmakerskop Triathlon. Hundreds of triathletes from around the country use the About IT Triathlon Summer Series as a great end of season training session with over 100 individuals expected to take part in Round 1 on the 16th which sees the triathletes completing a 750m … [Read more...] about Popular Triathlon Series Returns
PE’s famous train race concept back on track
Zports, the leaders in fun, exciting and new charity supporting events to the city have struck again with the announcement that they will revive the Man vs Machine Train Race concept in 2014. The inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race will take place on the 27th July 2014 and unlike the original Great Train Race, it will see teams of five take on a Metro train in a 40km challenge from PE to Uitenhage, via Despatch. With the narrow gauge Apple Express currently out of service, race organiser … [Read more...] about PE’s famous train race concept back on track
Port Elizabethans Walk for Diabetes
With about one in five people over the age of 35 having type 2 diabetes and more than 50% unaware that they have it, it's time to create awareness to Diabetes in South Africa. It's believed that every eight seconds someone in the world dies from diabetes-related causes whilst within the same eight second period a further two people in the world develop the condition. To highlight the growing concerns and risks associated with Diabetes, the local branch of this national organisation will be … [Read more...] about Port Elizabethans Walk for Diabetes
Cool and Wet Ocean Racing Series
The cool and wet conditions in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday morning didn't damped the spirits of over 300 hardy participants as they took to Hobie Beach for Round 4 of the Ocean Racing Series which takes place on alternate Sunday mornings in the city. The Series is unique in that it offers 5 simultaneously running events to take part in each race day and is ideal for families wanting to spend time on the beach getting fit. The Series is currently in it's 9th Season and will return to Hobie … [Read more...] about Cool and Wet Ocean Racing Series
Youngsters running away from Oldies
Hobie Beach is a buzz with activity on alternate Sunday mornings for the Ocean Racing Series and leading the excitement of the Series are the youngsters taking part in the Kingfisher FM 5km Beach Run. 16 year old Munro Ferreira leads the Series for the Beach Run with 115 points from 3 race days whilst 12 year old Megan Snyman leads the ladies challenge with 135 points. In the 3 race days this season, Megan has collected the full spectrum of medals with a 1st, 3rd and 2nd place … [Read more...] about Youngsters running away from Oldies
A bit of Mud and …. Wrestling?
Great fun was had by all at the Muck Run over the weekend. Cinematography: Ashley Vincent & Jonathan Ferreira Music: Survivor - Eye of the Tiger (Man Du' Remix) http://youtu.be/wYdbIFSPo5o Creator: Jonathan Ferreira Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about A bit of Mud and …. Wrestling?
Which 82 year old walks 15 Km’s to walk 5 km’s?
Whilst 16 year olds were winning the various disciplines in last Sundays Nelson Mandela Bay Ocean Racing Series - round 2, 82 year old Quentin Vermaak was pacing down the beach to claim gold in the 60 years and over category in the Swirlers 5km Beach Walk. Vermaak is no stranger to walking events and has represented Eastern Province in various age groups and has now taken to the Ocean Racing Series which takes place on alternate Sunday mornings at Hobie Beach. "I have been walking since 1963 … [Read more...] about Which 82 year old walks 15 Km’s to walk 5 km’s?
Jones Seeking Clean Sweep
18 year old Wayne Jones is eagerly looking forward to Sunday for round 2 of the Ocean Racing Series™ as he seeks to extend an unbeaten record in the Dis-Chem 2km Ocean Swim which he started way back in October 2011. Jones' strongest competition in the long distance swim is likely to come from his 20 year old brother Jason who was the runner up at round 1 a fortnight ago whilst youngest brother Daniel, 16 years, enjoyed a comfortable win in the Dis-Chem 1km Ocean Swim in round 1. The Jones … [Read more...] about Jones Seeking Clean Sweep
It’s that time of year again
The sun stays up longer, the weather becomes warmer and it is time to get fit and spend more time outdoors. The popular Ocean Racing Series provides an ideal opportunity for families and friends to enjoy the beachfront whilst competing in fun and exciting events at PE's premier Beach, Hobie Beach, and keeping fit this summer. "This will be the 9th season of the Ocean Racing Series with eleven race days between now and March next year," said Michael Zoetmulder, owner of Zports, owners of the … [Read more...] about It’s that time of year again
Sold-out Color Run
Tickets to Port Elizabeth and South Africa's first "Happiest 5k on the Planet" are officially sold-out due to overwhelming response from the keen public in Port Elizabeth. The Color Run™ 5k has been taking the world by storm and its first leg in the country continues the vibrant pace. This is the world's single-biggest event series that brings a kaleidoscope of colour to runners who start the race wearing white and get doused in a different colour for each kilometre. In each colour zone - … [Read more...] about Sold-out Color Run
Will Buzz Lightyear run in PE again this year?
Port Elizabeth's unique Urban Charity Run and Festival taking place on the 14th and 15th of September is expected to attract thousands of people into the city CBD in support of what is fast becoming one of the city's largest charity events. Established in 2011 to draw people back to the CBD to showcase urban renewal undertaken by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), the Urban Run features a 10km untimed urban obstacle run through the heart of the city where participants to climb, jump, … [Read more...] about Will Buzz Lightyear run in PE again this year?
PE hosts the happiest 5k on the planet
It's known the world over for being "The Happiest 5k on the Planet", so where better for the African launch of the internationally acclaimed The Color Run™ 5k event than South Africa's own Friendly City ... Port Elizabeth. Spring Day in Port Elizabeth is going to be a lot more colourful than usual, when the world's single-biggest event series brings an explosion of colour to the NMMU nature reserve in Summerstrand, the venue for the first-ever The Color Run™ on African soil. The Color Run™ … [Read more...] about PE hosts the happiest 5k on the planet
Port Elizabeth Surfer in top World Surfing Games Team
Mossel Bay surfer, Shaun Joubert, led team South Africa to overall team honours on the final day of the 2013 ISA World Surfing Championship in Santa Catalina, Panama over the weekend. Team South Africa, which comprised of two surfers from the Eastern Province in St Francis' Dale Staples and Port Elizabeth Surfer Faye Zoetmulder, are the new 2013 Reef ISA World Surfing Games Team Champions. The team included Mike February, Davey Brand and Tanika Hoffman all from the Western Cape with Jeffreys … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Surfer in top World Surfing Games Team
Clean sweep for Gamble
Gamble Pharmacy made it a clean sweep of victories in the three-leg Investec Night Relay series which came to an exciting climax in Nelson Mandela Bay on Thursday. The local five-man team dominated the racing throughout the 2013 season, which took runners and walkers on a picturesque 21km course around Port Elizabeth's North End Lake during the months of March April and May. With Uitenhage-born Olympic marathon runner Lusapho April setting the pace, the overall win was no gamble for the … [Read more...] about Clean sweep for Gamble
