Entries are officially open for the PUMA School of Speed 2018, with long jump and high jump events having been added to the menu for this exhilarating nationwide series for athletes in the U14, U15, U16, U17 and U19 categories. The first meet takes place in Potchefstroom on Saturday 20 January 2018. Launched in November […]
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How to REALLY win at a social sport
My action cricket team – team ROFL – recently walked away with the hotly contested Spirit Cup at Montague Arena’s annual Action Cricket Extreme Cup for the fourth time in a row! What’s the secret to our streak? Keep reading. I have long been an advocate of social sport and the cathartic role it can […]
5 sportsman we don’t like and 5 that we do
The sporting arena is a glittering kaleidoscope of personalities – some likeable and others – meh, not so much. Obviously, reaching the pinnacle of your sporting profession and pulling on national colours grants you immediate access to a highly exclusive club. This fame and celebrity could easily go to your head. And oh boy does […]
Otter Trail: Day 5
The Otter Trail is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s my account and tips of the five days we hiked from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. So Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4 were now all behind us, we woke up knowing that it was our […]
Otter Trail: Day 3
The Otter Trail is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s my account and tips of the five days we hiked from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. Day 1 and Day 2 were now behind us. Day three is arguably the most beautiful day. You start alongside the ocean and […]
Otter Trail: Day 2
The Otter Trail is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s my account and tips of the five days we hiked from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. DAY 2: After the easiest of hikes on Day 1, we woke up to tackle Day 2. All the books/blogs that we read […]
Otter Trail: Day 1
The Otter Trail is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend it enough. Here’s my account and tips of the five days we hiked from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. DAY 1: Otter Trail 2016 started with a BANG! We spent the Sunday evening at Wild Spirit Backpackers – just before we went […]
What is REALLY wrong with SA sport?
Watching the Proteas tumble out of another ICC event shortly after a RWC campaign where the Springboks lost to Japan – I couldn’t help but wonder if SA sport’s biggest problem is not talent, or even coaches – it’s our attitude. In my opinion – SA is one of the most naturally talented nations in […]
7 Gym Archetypes
On any given Monday, your local Virgin Active is a buzzing hive of diversity – packed full of 100s of sweaty humans of different shapes and sizes. And having spent a fair amount of time (admittedly, “fair amount” is open to interpretation) – over time – I have noticed a few groups of gym goers […]
Our Cape Town Sixes experience and thoughts
The Cape Town Cricket Sixes Festival was fun. There was loads of highlights but a few disappointments too. This weekend saw the start of, hopefully, something very special for the cricketing community. The Cape Town Cricket Sixes is hoping to become a similar tournament to the Takealot10’s rugby festival. It’s the first year they’ve had it – so […]