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Friday, April 29, 2011
EGO: Win a R7,600 Sailfish wetsuit
Welcome to EGO, Go Multi's fortnightly electronic newsletter.
To go along with our rebrand we have a number of knockout articles that are sure to get your multisport juices flowing. We travel to the Middle East to take part and experience the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. Experience three days of multisport war at the Garmin Wartrail. Learn three mega multi-core workouts to build upper-body strength. All you need to know about how to start your Ironman 2012 journey. We show you how to avoid expensive MTB impulse buys and also cheat with swim fitness this winter.
SA's richest multisport Series:
The Western Cape round of the R300,000 Momentum Health i-Flex National Duathlon Series took place last Sunday at the Zevenwacht Wine Estate near Stellenbosch. When we said this offroad round was a mountain biking paradise and competitors could expect some challenging climbs and descents, we weren't kidding. Duathletes were treated to a stunning course taking them high up into the vineyards.
From triathlon to parliament:
We have always thought that triathletes are a rather clever bunch. Finnish Ironman legend Pauli Kiuru was elected to parliament in Finland's recent elections. Kiuru competed in Kona for 12 years, and is perhaps best known as the first person to seriously jeopardise the American dominance of the sport up until 1994. www.lavamagazine.com
News:
A new chapter in ITU history will be written this weekend at the first ITU World Cross Triathlon Championships in Extremadura, Spain. South African Conrad Stoltz will be competing. Will he add this new event to his notable list of achievements? Read more
The Fairbairn Capital/Old Mutual joBerg2c nine-day staged MTB race from Heidelberg to Scottburgh started yesterday. Cycling guru Andrew McLean has tipped the duo of Max Knox and Adrien Niyonshuti to take victory. Read more
Events in our latest issue:
Garmin Wartrail. Three days of multisport war in the rural Eastern Cape.
Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. We race in the world's richest triathlon and experience all this Emirate has to offer.
Ironman South Africa. A world record-breaking day under the PE sun.
Knysna Oyster Festival Big 5. One of the ultimate multisport challenges wants you to take it on this winter.
Merrell Tsitsikamma MTB Challenge. A fun day out with family and friends riding through the Tsitsi forest.
Dodo Trail Run. See the wild side of Mauritius most tourists never see.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
EGO: Go Multi rebrands
Our humble apologies. A gremlin prevented the Twitter link from working in yesterday's EGO.
Welcome to EGO, Go Multi's fortnightly electronic newsletter.
We hope none of you fell for our beefy April Fools joke on Friday. Why would we sell Go Multi to a Texan cattle tycoon? What isn't a joke is the fact that we really are rebranding, starting with our May/June issue. The bold new logo is to mark Go Multi magazine's seventh year in existence. The new design puts strong emphasis on the 'Go' call to action of our name. The simple but powerful 'play' icon in the 'o' reflects the dynamic world of multisport, with nine distinct endurance sports.
SA's richest multisport Series:
The next round of the R300,000 Momentum Health i-Flex National Duathlon Series is taking place next Sunday at the Zevenwacht Estate on the Stellenbosch Wine Route. Most of South Africa's leading duathletes have confirmed they will race on Sunday 17 April. This is an offroad round and in this mountain biking paradise, expect some challenging climbs and descents. We hope to see you there.
Virgin Active's product and training manager Fran Venter has been diagnosed with brain, liver and lung cancer. This isn't stopping her from running the Virgin London Marathon for the Ma’Afika Tikkun Charity. Follow Fran's progress with her blog on www.gomulti.co.za every two days.
News:
South Africans have a top new triathlon to look forward to later this year, Challenge Cape Town. The iron-distance race (226km) is part of the Challenge Family series that features 13 races across three continents, including the world’s largest iron distance triathlon, Challenge Roth in Germany.
Burry Stander has become the first South African to win the grueling Absa Cape Epic 707km staged MTB race in the Western Cape. He along with teammate Christoph Sauser of Switzerland competed under the 36ONE Songo Specialized name and dominated the race.
Next cover:
Thanks to Ergomax Sports Models for collaborating with our next issue's cover shoot. A brilliant image to accompany our new branding and cover look.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
EGO: Are you experienced, internationally speaking?
We would like to know whether you have travelled out of South Africa's borders to take part in any one of the sports that we cover. This 10 question survey will enable you to let us know about the amazing international events and locations you have been to.
A pro triathlete's training day:
This and loads more in the March/April issue of Go Multi.
Western Cape, you're next:
Website:
Follow Ralph Kujawa as he gets triathlon fit following the Sports Science Institute of South Africa's engaging TRI-Fit programme in Cape Town.
Read newly-crowned SA champion Carlyn Fischer's report on Sunday's Port Elizabeth ITU Triathlon African Cup. This race doubled up as the SA Triathlon Championships. An unexpected win for the young triathlete.
News:
Legendary Tour de France commentator Phil Liggett will indulge his twin passions of cycling and South Africa when he sets off on the nine-day Fairbairn Capital/Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race from April 29.
One of South Africa's top multisport events, the Garmin Wartrail has delivered the goods yet again. Watch out for an in-depth feature in our May/June issue.
Events in our latest issue:
The Forest Run - event website
Namib Quest MTB - event website
Totalsports Challenge - event website
Spur Adventure Tri Challenge - event website
Momentum Health i-Flex National Duathlon Series - event website
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
EGO: Multisport takes you places
Our latest issue (Vol 15.1) hit the shelves on Monday 7 March. In your multisport fix you will find a feature on Reunion's Grand Raid - Diagonal of Fools, one of the top trail runs in the world. You'll also learn how to get the correct tri-bar position, learn how to ace Ironman transition, see all the latest road and trail running shoes in our 2011 shoe guide, and get a comical inside look at the Totalsports Challenge. There is also a chance to win one of 10 pairs of Hi-Tec's new V-Lite Infinity trail shoes worth R1,099 if you subscribe for one or two years.
This and loads more in the March/April issue of Go Multi.
Duathlon goes big in Jozi:
South Africa's mega duathlon series, the R300,000 Momentum Health i-Flex National Duathlon Series, kicked off at the end of February at the Waterfall Country Estate in Johannesburg, a new venue in the series. You can read what went down on the day and take a look at some pics on our Facebook page.
Website:
Follow Ian Little and his platoon as they get fit at the Hi-Tec Boot Camp at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Cape Town.
Want to improve your transitions? See our need-to-know tips for the Totalsports Challenge. These can be applied to other multisport long-distance multisport races, helping make it go a lot smoother and saving you time.
News:
Kevin Evans is back in top form after his operation, winning the inaugural Columbia Grape Escape in Cape Town on Sunday. The three-day stage race looks set to become a popular fixture in the future.
A team being championed by Momentum Health Trustee, Francois Swanepoel, will attempt to ride this Sunday's Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in Cape Town twice to raise funds for a Hillbrow Children’s Home. Momentum staffer, Carel Bosman, as well as Advocate Allen Liversage will make up the energetic trio.
New stage trail run:
The FOREST Trail Run = 100km, 17-19 June, Garden Route, George to Knysna Forest
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
EGO: Run and bike your way to fitness
The multisport world is growing by the day as people see the benefits. This weekend sees the start of the Momentum Health i-Flex National Duathlon Series, SA's richest multisport series. Next weekend the Midlands Ultra Triathlon takes place at Midmar Dam in KZN. The event doubles as the SA Long Course Triathlon Championships. Let's not forget that Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa will soon be upon us too.
All the best for the month ahead.
What's a steady ride anyway? Asks Deon Braun
Recently I did a long steady distance (LSD) road ride with a bunch of old pals and some new ones. It was interesting to see the different approaches of riding. Some were pushing the uphills like you'd expect in a race, trying to drop those behind. Then they'd freewheel the downhills and everyone behind them would be riding on their brakes. So it was a long ride but it was anything but steady!
My advice, if you want to improve your cycling workout by 20% or more next LSD ride? Click here
Duathlon is back with a bang:
South Africa's mega duathlon series, the R300,000 Momentum Health i-Flex National Duathlon Series, kicks off this weekend at the Waterfall Country Estate in Johannesburg.
Website:
If paddling is your thing, you will be interested in all the links we have just posted in our Start Canoeing section.
News:
Hi-Tec's Liquid Mountaineering viral video has won an award at the inaugural Virgin Active Sport Industry Awards in Johannesburg.
New MTB stage race:
Namib Quest = 500km, 1-6 May, Windhoek to Walvis Bay
Next issue:
The March/April issue of Go Multi will be on the shelves countrywide on 7 March. In your multisport fix you will find a feature on Reunion's Grand Raid - Diagonal of Fools, one of the top trail runs in the world. You'll also learn how to get the correct tri-bar position, learn how to ace Ironman transition, see all the latest road and trail running shoes in our 2011 shoe guide, and get a comical inside look at the Totalsports Challenge. This and loads more in the March/April issue of Go Multi.
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
EGO: Let's do this multi thing in February
Hello!
Hope your training is going well and you are on track towards your goals for 2011. It's a year of dynamic change and everyone at Go Multi looks forward to interacting with you closely on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Hook up with us using the links at the bottom of this email. Let's make our multisport experience grow faster and let's have some fun doing it!
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There is an avalanche of new content on our website to inspire you, including:
- Dawid Mocke's top five paddling tips - very popular at the moment, receiving over 500 hits in two days
- When it's best to ride indoors
- Vote for the most active trail run shoe brand in SA last year
- SA's richest multisport series starts in Gauteng this February
- Surfski downwind safety tips by Gung-ho Mike
- New Twitter feed
- Tough conditions at 2011 Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa
You can also view all our current issue's full page advertisements on our website. There are some superb ones.
News:
A memorial service will be held in Port Elizabeth next Thursday, 3 February, for Carla Swart (23) who was killed last Wednesday when she turned in front of an oncoming truck during a training ride in the Free State. Fellow cyclists are expected to gather at the Boardwalk Casino's Vodacom Amphitheatre at 4:30pm.
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How do you keep your swimming goggles from fogging up? Email Hugh
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
EGO:
Deon Braun is heading east in March for the Abu Dhabi International Tri (12 March).
"It has a 200km bike in it, so I'm starting to crank up some long steady miles. It's a little late for major distance in the legs but I have muscle memory from nearly 10 years of road cycling in my thirties," is all he's prepared to say.
He's scared, we can smell it! And now he thinks surfski paddling will help him. What a multisport kluts! Or is there method in his madness?
http://www.gomulti.co.za/blog-deon-braun/abu-dhabi-international-tri-surfskis-and-death-wishes
How we multi: Mile Mania
Hugh Pines is heading up the road to Howick for the Midmar Mile on 12 and 13 Feb and he is forging on with his swim training. "Covering the mile (1.6km) is equivalent to 32 lengths of our local pool. I haven't reached that in one session yet but I'm getting there." He's also scared but we can't smell it yet.
Below are a couple of tips to help you prepare for your next open water event:
Get kit comfortable: Don't try a new pair of goggles for the first time at the race. Train with them for at least a couple of weeks leading up to the event.
High elbow recovery: Even dams can have small waves and chop. Practice getting your elbows high enough above the water on your recovery swim stroke.
He hasn't neglected his running though, trying to get at least three runs in a week. On Friday he is hitting the trails in the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve.
We've uploaded our latest issue's full page ads on our site. Hope you find the product or offer you've been after there!
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Latest issueIf you are doing the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, our Jan/Feb issue includes bunch riding tips from Nic White to sharpen your skills in this vital aspect of road riding. It could save you minutes and ensure a safe armchair ride to the finish. Have a great ride!
It's simple. A finish on the bike would be dangerous because of sprinting and would also create problems with timing. A swim finish is even more dangerous because of hypothermia where fatigued athletes would enter cooler water. Swimming is arguably the toughest leg so there is also the risk of drownings because of fatigue.
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