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Ironman South Africa 2014 – the easterly beasterly

Posted on April 11, 2014 by tswitala

6th of April marked my 2nd full distance Ironman. It was the 10th Anniversary of the event in Port Elizabeth. Now I have done a 70.3 and full distance in Europe followed by a 70.3 and full distance in Africa. … Continue reading →

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New name and new goal – Hello Quebec

Posted on September 4, 2013 by tswitala

Just as I predicted it will only take a few days before I figure out what to do next and tonight it hit me. Next weekend is the Ironman 70.3 world champs and I am looking forward to seeing some … Continue reading →

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Solving the constant hunger and avoid sleeping under my desk

Posted on July 15, 2013 by tswitala

Reading and research helps a lot. Except if you are so tired at night that you can not focus on the pages. But I have taken some steps to heart, reading comments from the pro athletes and researching some dietary … Continue reading →

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A smooth and emotional event – Ironman Austria race report

Posted on July 2, 2013 by tswitala

Firstly I would like to dedicated this event to my parents. Doing something like this shows you the fighting spirit we as Switala’s have. My mom is currently beating cancer and my endurance on the course is something I have … Continue reading →

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Checked-in and ready on an awesome spot

Posted on June 29, 2013 by tswitala

Checked-in and ready for tomorrow. Plus I have an awesome spot for transition bags and bike stand. Right at the edge. Number 1051. Today started with an early swim. Registration and briefing. I late brunch consisting of pasta and and … Continue reading →

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Lots of oxygen

Posted on June 28, 2013 by tswitala

Did a quick run on my old route in Vienna. A nice 6k run around the ring. Doing this I just realised what a big effect the altitude has. Joburg being 1500-1600m above sea level is a great place to … Continue reading →

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Nutrition plan plus 10 600kJ

Posted on June 27, 2013 by tswitala

Currently the nutrition plan is in its works. I have with me plus 10 600kJ that needs to be consumed Day before plan I will start with a huge breakfast. Bacon, eggs etc No Fiber. Followed by huge pasta lunch … Continue reading →

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It is time

Posted on June 25, 2013 by tswitala

The time has come. Currently sitting in the OR Tambo airport in Jhb sporting my compression socks and newtons. Not in shorts but in jeans 🙂 The excitement is there with a bit of nervousness. Irulan my trusty bike is … Continue reading →

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Building up the TSS

Posted on June 10, 2013 by tswitala

I am using TrainingPeaks for the last year. What an awesome tool!!!! Especially the TSS scoring. For the 1st couple of months I did not pay much attention to it. Then I saw in the Performance Dashboard the results and … Continue reading →

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Change of plans BDT

Posted on June 8, 2013 by tswitala

I changed my plans from the long run too a confidence booster. I read in an article to do a Big Day Training 3 weeks to your race. Today that happened. It started of with a 5k swim in wetsuit. … Continue reading →

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