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Tricape Race Report: Ironman Hawaii by Raoul de Jongh

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

It had been a hard winter in Cape Town and many sacrifices were made along the way to fulfil this dream of mine that has been there since I first learnt about triathlon. Indeed, my highschool physical education teacher had raced there, and seeing the potential I had from running and swimming, he coaxed me [...]

Ironman South Africa 2008 by Raoul De Jongh

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

In the movie Hitch there was a moment where Will Smith said “Begin each day as if it were on purpose”
I came to Port Elizabeth this year with a clear mind and some simple goals.
1. Dont walk on the run other than aid stations.
2. Dont blow up.
3. Have FUN!

Ironman South Africa 2008 tips by Raoul de Jongh

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Hello Ironcrazies.
How rocking is this pic from World Champs last year over the little Olympic distance course? That’s what you call being “spent” at the finish line. As our start line approaches I thought I’d share a thought or two!