The following article appeared in the TuinRoete Burger on 30 July 2008. Of note to racers is the paragraph that says "Die wedloop begin vanjaar in die Amatola Berge"
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuinroete Burger Article
The following article appeared in the TuinRoete Burger on 30 July 2008. Of note to racers is the paragraph that says "Die wedloop begin vanjaar in die Amatola Berge"
Friday, July 25, 2008
New Sponsors welcomed
We are very pleased to welcome some new sponsors on board and would like to thank them for there investment into our Team!
Hammer Nutrition - Meal Supplements Sponsor
Tried and tested by multi-sport and endurance athletes, the Kats will be using Hammer Products as their primary fuel source during the Bull.
We will be using mainly Pertpeteum. This a carbohydrate and protein mix that provides your body with the energy to race hard and long.
To replace electrolytes we will also use Endurolyte capsules, this will prevent cramping.
When we do take a break to catch up on sleep we will use Recoverite to replenish and nourish our bodies.
The benefit of these products during an expedition race like is they are easy to pack and prepare when we cannot depend on regular meals.
New Balance, First Ascent and Salomon - Apparel, Trail Shoes and Back Packs
New Balance are our primary apparel sponsor with First Ascent coming on board for extreme technical gear - Dry Lite all weather jackets, and Evolution cycling shorts.
New Balance and Salomon are also supporting us in the trail running shoes department, it is good to have different shoes as they effect your feet differently. Both these brands have excellent products and with 170 km of trail running and trekking, our feet will appreciate good quality shoes!
Salomon are also supplying us with our racing back-packs.
Face Adrenaline and RAM Mountaineering - Climbing Sponsors
Between Face Adrenaline and RAM Mountaineering, they will be supplying us with our climbing gear requirements. Both these companies have good reputations with Face Adrenaline running the Blouwkrans and Gourits Bungee Jumping Sites and RAM Mountaineering importing Black Diamond climbing gear.
Other sponsors:
Ellies PE - Duracell Batteries
Magnetic South - Batteries and USN Bars
Squirt - Squirt Bike Lube
Jovil Jaunts (Pty) Ltd - Transport and Food Costs
Greg Chauncey - Transport Costs
Mrs Fraser - Cash Sponsor
Knysna Electronics - Cash Sponsorship
If anyone else would like to contribute towards our race, please contact Merilene Janklaas at 072 859 3239.
Hammer Nutrition - Meal Supplements Sponsor
Tried and tested by multi-sport and endurance athletes, the Kats will be using Hammer Products as their primary fuel source during the Bull.
We will be using mainly Pertpeteum. This a carbohydrate and protein mix that provides your body with the energy to race hard and long.
To replace electrolytes we will also use Endurolyte capsules, this will prevent cramping.
When we do take a break to catch up on sleep we will use Recoverite to replenish and nourish our bodies.
The benefit of these products during an expedition race like is they are easy to pack and prepare when we cannot depend on regular meals.
New Balance, First Ascent and Salomon - Apparel, Trail Shoes and Back Packs
New Balance are our primary apparel sponsor with First Ascent coming on board for extreme technical gear - Dry Lite all weather jackets, and Evolution cycling shorts.
New Balance and Salomon are also supporting us in the trail running shoes department, it is good to have different shoes as they effect your feet differently. Both these brands have excellent products and with 170 km of trail running and trekking, our feet will appreciate good quality shoes!
Salomon are also supplying us with our racing back-packs.
Face Adrenaline and RAM Mountaineering - Climbing Sponsors
Between Face Adrenaline and RAM Mountaineering, they will be supplying us with our climbing gear requirements. Both these companies have good reputations with Face Adrenaline running the Blouwkrans and Gourits Bungee Jumping Sites and RAM Mountaineering importing Black Diamond climbing gear.
Other sponsors:
Ellies PE - Duracell Batteries
Magnetic South - Batteries and USN Bars
Squirt - Squirt Bike Lube
Jovil Jaunts (Pty) Ltd - Transport and Food Costs
Greg Chauncey - Transport Costs
Mrs Fraser - Cash Sponsor
Knysna Electronics - Cash Sponsorship
If anyone else would like to contribute towards our race, please contact Merilene Janklaas at 072 859 3239.
Oyster Festival Report Back
Well the Oyster Festival has come and gone, we were all pretty tired after a week or so of events, but it was good training and "money in the bank" for the Bull of Africa.
Merilene and I did the 75 km MTB, and was good fun with some nice singletrack. There were some long grinding hills but the weather was good.
Next up was the Nite-Run, here Werner Jonkers and Jumay Taylor managed a poduim finish on in the junior competition.
After some wet weather, the MTB Nite event looked like it was going to be a slippery event, with cool drizzle some of the course was a mix of mud and cow dung which clogged up the bikes and forced us to push, pull and carry our bikes. It was good as it helped us get some mental toughness!
With there being no rest for the weary, the Featherbed trail run was definitely a highlight of the week! The cruise across the lagoon was great and the first hill quickly sorted things out. Werner Jonkers showed some good form and managed to come in under the top 10 or so. After the tough hills my calves were still hurting on Saturday when the 42 marathon came along.
The team also did well at the X-Terra where David and Merilene got a 5th place in the pro- mixed category.
David managed to also get into the Waterfront Rush quarter-finals and Merilene did the Lagoon Challenge 18 km paddle to finish off a good tough week.
Merilene and I did the 75 km MTB, and was good fun with some nice singletrack. There were some long grinding hills but the weather was good.
Next up was the Nite-Run, here Werner Jonkers and Jumay Taylor managed a poduim finish on in the junior competition.
After some wet weather, the MTB Nite event looked like it was going to be a slippery event, with cool drizzle some of the course was a mix of mud and cow dung which clogged up the bikes and forced us to push, pull and carry our bikes. It was good as it helped us get some mental toughness!
With there being no rest for the weary, the Featherbed trail run was definitely a highlight of the week! The cruise across the lagoon was great and the first hill quickly sorted things out. Werner Jonkers showed some good form and managed to come in under the top 10 or so. After the tough hills my calves were still hurting on Saturday when the 42 marathon came along.
The team also did well at the X-Terra where David and Merilene got a 5th place in the pro- mixed category.
David managed to also get into the Waterfront Rush quarter-finals and Merilene did the Lagoon Challenge 18 km paddle to finish off a good tough week.
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