The heart of an ironman South Africa / by Elzabe Boshoff & Dr. Marietjie Van Der Merwe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boshoff, Elzabe, author.

Van der Merwe, Marietjie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Triathlon.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (618 p.)

Place of Publication:

Auckland, [New Zealand] : Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Two best friends have fanatically supported the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa event over the years. One evening, while watching an athlete with a broken collar bone, they were again discussing the incredible stories of endurance and hope over coffee. An idea started taking shape and was pitched to Ironman South Africa. Never in their wildest dreams did they think that anyone would share their excitement and encourage them to pursue their dream. Dividing responsibility came naturally as Marietjie was well versed in Research methodology, having obtained her PHD. Elzabe, who also professionall

Contents:

Cover; Titlepage; Copyright; Acknowledgement; Introduction; Table of Contents; Foreword; 01 Directors Interviews: Keith Bowler, Paul Wolff Mandla Madwara; The History of Ironman® Triathlon Worldwide; PORT ELIZABETH; The History Highlights of Ironman® SA; Course description, Rules and Maps; 02 Living The Lifestyle As A Family; The benefits of sport in children; Ironkids®; Iron Girl®; Corporate triathlon challenge; 03 The Course Description, Rules & Maps; History, Statistics & Demographics; 12 week training programme, Schedule & Tips; 04 Competing For The Cause; Ironman® 4 the Kidz

Competing to raise money for charityDenver Burns - Mr SA 2010; Rob Connacher; Stuart Connacher; 05 Physicaly Chalenged Competitors; Francois Jacobs; Oswald Kydd; Paul Kloppers; 06 The Guts To Glory Story; Liezel van der Westhuizen; Andy Croly; Richard Morley; Melanie Smith; Chantelle Rudman; 07 From Athlete To Ironman®; Michael Finch; Mariette Hatting; Kevin Mutlow; Alec Riddle; 08 The Development Team; History; Enoch-Xolani Katu; Mzwimanene Hanson Singaphi; Ashwell George; 09 Professional Ironman® Athlete; Raynard Tissink; Lucie Zelenkova; James Cunnama; 10 Getting Started

Join a club or training academyThe Finish Line Story; Alan Timms; Family first; Gear List; 11 Training Programmes, Tips & Pitfalls; 12 Week Training Plan; Pitfalls to watch out for; Twelve Steps to Ironman® Success; 12 Sport Science; Training for an Ironman® Triathlon from a Physio Perspective: Nicky Roote; How to avoid injuries: Dr James Vlok; 13 Fun Facts By Numbers; 14 Race Day Checklist; 15 Role Of Honour; Bibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed May 10, 2016).

ISBN:

1-84126-372-9

1-84126-371-0