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Robin Frankland: Ironman South Africa 2007… from mid-field

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

Well the first major goal of 2007 has come and gone and I can reflect on a challenging time preparing for the race and and even tougher day out on the course. Tides, winds and a little sun all came to play on what was ultimately a very good day out for me.

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Triathlon nutrition: Patrick Holford impressions

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Last Friday I was completely exhausted from spending 5 hours in Dept. of Home Affairs, doing two training sessions and organizing things for my new Belgian roommate. But I made an extra effort and sacrificed few hours of rest to check out Patrick Holford at MTN Science Center, Century City, Cape Town.

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