Kathleen Shuttleworth (Claremont) and Ronel Nattrass (Stellenbosch) will be seen testing their trail running prowess the weekend of 19 – 21 April 2013 when they take on the 5th annual ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance, South Africa’s most exciting three day stage trail run.
“I am pleased by the venue shift from Kleinmond to Houw Hoek,” says Shuttleworth. “I have taken part at the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun in Kleinmond twice already and am keen to explore new areas. Team work and choosing the correct partner is very important when taking on the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun. The team dynamic needs to be so good that although you’re running with someone, you need to feel as if you’re running on your own. Both runners will go through bad patches over the weekend and you’ll need to help each other through it. I am really strong on the hills, while Ronel is a silent vasbyter and has a great sense of humour. We work well as a team as Ronel is the young speedster, while I am the old workhorse. I suspect that we will have strong competition from Theresa Fourie and Belinda Noades of Team Columbia. I ran with Theresa many years ago, she is a machine. This year I am training a lot harder than in 2012. The 2012 ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun was too hectic with me having to chase my partner around the mountain. Our strategy will be to pace well,” says Shuttleworth who took gold in the women’s race at the 2012 ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun with then partner Nicole Marais. According to Nattrass, your partner can make or break you. “It's important to know your partner so well that you can see when she is taking strain. Communication is also vital when taking on the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun. You need to be able to rely on your partner to communicate how she is feeling throughout the race. The most memorable part of the 2012 ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun is definitely the views. It doesn't matter how hard the climb is, you know you will have an awesome view from the top. This makes it all worthwhile. Kathleen is hard as nails. She will kick into gear and keep it there. She is also a good climber. Coming from a road running background she also has speed. All in all a good combination of everything it takes to be a good trail runner. My advice to newcomers would be to just go out and enjoy it. Don't worry about coming last because chances are very good you won't. Take in the scenery, stop and take photos and enjoy the vibe. A race like this has a very unique vibe that you won't find at any of the one day races. You get to know the people that run with you every day and the camaraderie is really great,” says Nattrass. Teamwork forms an essential part of the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance, as participants will have to rely on each other’s experience, strength and expertise in order to complete the route. Teams of two (male/female/mixed) will be seen battling it out on a route varying in distance between 25-33km each day. The three routes have been planned in such a way that the participants will have the opportunity to tackle a different breathtaking scenic route each day, allowing them to enjoy the full beauty of the Overberg. EVENT INFORMATION: DATE: 19 – 21 April 2013 FORMAT: Three-day stage race / teams of two (male/female/mixed) VENUE: Festival Village on the grounds of the Houw Hoek Inn DISTANCE: Between 25km – 33km each day REGISTRATION: Registration will take place over two days. DATE: Saturday 13 April 2013 VENUE: New Balance Store, Canal Walk, Cape Town TIME: 10h00-18h00 DATE: Thursday 18 April 2013 VENUE: Race Village, Houw Hoek Inn TIME: 14h00-20h00 Entries are limited to 300 teams. The race village in Houw Hoek will be a hive of activity with entertainment throughout the day, which makes the event ideally suited as a family breakaway. Family and friends will also be able to support the athletes at various vantage points along the route. Follow us on Face Book: Stillwater Sport & Entertainment Follow us on Twitter: @runtheafricanx To enter the action packed ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance visit www.africanx.co.za contact Stillwater Sport & Entertainment on 086 138 3591 or email [email protected] “Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money”
The organisers of the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance, taking place the weekend of 19 – 21 April 2013, are very excited to announce the route for Stage Two of this much loved event. According to Hendrico Burger, Route Designer, this will be the first time in the history of the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun that a stage features so much single trails. “Stage Two will be a stage for real runners. In addition to the copious amount of single trails, runners will also need to contend with tough terrain that features a lot of loose surfaces, ups and downs and very little level running. The route won’t, however, be too technical for fit runners,” says Burger. Traditionally Stage Two of the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun was known as the “Marathon Day”, but runners are warned not to be fooled by the new shorter distance, as it will be the most challenging stage of the event. Spectacular scenery and varied trails will ensure a tough yet memorable day on the trails. Starting on the dam wall at Ongegund Dam, the route will climb gradually over the first 3.5km before runners meet the first single track of the day. Once out of the single track, a jeep track along the railway line will lead runners up to the first water-point at Da Capo. The views from the water point are spectacular. After leaving the water-point, the biggest climb of the event begins. Following a fairly steep jeep track, the route turns onto an impressive 6km stretch of single track below ‘Hans se Kop’, known as “Magic Mountain’. This is where the technical, rocky terrain begins. Remember to take in the breathtaking scenery, look out across False Bay to your right; across to the Helderberg Mountains behind you and the Hottentots Holland mountains to the left and in front of you. After some undulations runners will meet the quad burning climb over the mountain and once at the top they will be greeted by the views of the beautiful Elgin Grabouw Valley. Expect some awesome downhill and flowing single track linked by jeep track. An enjoyable 16km on the Grabouw trails will lead runners back to the unique Finish Line at the Oude Molen Distillery. Teamwork forms an essential part of the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance. STAGE TWO ROUTE DESCRIPTION Date: Saturday, 20 April 2013 Distance: 33km Total Ascent: 900m Waterpoints: Four in total(on the 7.5km, 14.4km, 16.4km and 24km mark) Start Venue: Ongegund Finish Venue: Oude Molen Brandy Distillery EVENT INFORMATION DATE: 19 – 21 April 2013 FORMAT: Three-day stage race / teams of two (male/female/mixed) VENUE: Festival Village on the grounds of the Houw Hoek Inn DISTANCE: Between 25km – 33km each day Entries are limited to 250 teams. Enter now to avoid disappointment. The race village in Houw Hoek will be a hive of activity with entertainment throughout the day, which makes the event ideally suited as a family breakaway. Family and friends will also be able to support the athletes at various vantage points along the route. Follow us on Face Book: Stillwater Sport & Entertainment Follow us on Twitter: @runtheafricanx For additional information or to enter the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance visit www.africanx.co.za, contact Stillwater Sport & Entertainment on 086 138 3591 or email [email protected]. 7de LAAN se “HOEZIT MY TJOMMA” WITBANK FLOOZE is terug met ‘n splinternuwe cd en show en vanjaar is jou favourite tjomma ook by die Crayfish Derby in Gansbaai. Hier kan jy van die eerstes in jou omgewing wees wat hierdie veelbesproke aktrise, sangeres en liedjieskrywer se uiteenlopende kommin/cool klanke in lewende lywe ervaar.
As FLOOZE oorrompel sy steeds gehore landwyd, haar classy Floozerayna moves bring die kommin in jou uit, haar sin vir humor is so aansteeklik soos waterpokkies in Witbank en haar alombekende tune “HOEZIT MY TJOMMA” het die musiekmark soos ‘n 7de Laan Flooze vuishou getref... Met Sorina/Flooze se eerste cd “Hoezit my tjomma” het sy reeds goue status bereik met album verkope van meer as 25 000 kopieë. Die einste album het ook ‘n Vonk toekenning en Huisgenoot Tempo toekenning gewen vir die beste humor album van 2011. Haar nuwe album “Ek Watch Jou” volg beslis in dieselfde spore as sy voorganger toe sy reeds vanjaar met die GHOEMA toekenning weggestap het vir die beste humor album. Ten spyte van al die toekennings en sukses, bly Sorina se lewensleuse steeds Koos du Plessis se woorde: “Wat ek is, is net genade en wat ek het, is net geleen” Die “EK WATCH JOU” album beloof om haar aanhangers en Tjommas nog meer gelukkiger te maak want daar is iets vir almal, van die Tjommies, die Tjommas die Tjomammas en Tjompappas tot die Tjommagoggos !!! Ja vermaak vir die hele familie, “all ages” humor op sy beste! Dié rondte klim Sorina, die meisiemens agter die masker van die Flooze, egter self ook sterker in die bokskryt om gestroop te staan en die binnekant van haar hart se woorde te wys. Maar die groot vraag bly steeds: Wie is SORINA nou eintlik?!?! Is sy regtig die wille Witbank Flooze wannabe met maltrap manewales wat jonk en oud kan bekoor met oortuigende kommingeit?! Of is sy soos elkeen daarbuite ook maar net ‘n gewone skaam meisiekind?! Kom kuier saam by die Crayfish Derby in Gansbaai en kom vind vir jouself uit. Kom ervaar, beleef, beluister en gee jouself oor aan ‘n show wat jou gaan wegblaas anner kant Witbank verby!!! So bring jou hele FAMILIE om dit te kom geniet. Hou vas jou lag en maak vas hierie dag my Tjomma want hier kom ‘n Flooze van ‘n ander valley na jouse valley!!! Datum: 30 Maart 2013 Plek: Crayfish Derby Gansbaai Besprekings: Chrizulene 082 873 6889 Soos Flooze sal sê: MY TJOMMA, EK WATCH JOU DAAR!!!! Ekwatchjou!!! FLOOZEversusSORINA! ZEFFERversusTREFFER! GLITTERversusSKITTER! www.sorina.co.za PERSVERKLARING Navrae:[email protected] 0824588751BRAAMRIEKERTEKWATCHJOU! |
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