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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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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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NYC Marathon. The goal that is work in progress for 4 years.

Posted on September 2, 2012 by tswitala

I played the lotto faithfully very year and this year I have a guaranteed entry to the NYC Marathon. Flights are booked. Claimed the bade and now the preparation is starting. The Ironman training will be put on Ice until … Continue reading →

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Ironman 70.3 Salzburg in memory of my good friend Levente Laposi

Posted on August 30, 2012 by tswitala

Last weekend I participated in my very 1st Triathlon and Ironman and it will be a life experience I will never forget. I did it in memory of my good friend Levente who passed away a week before. During the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday and the packing started

Posted on August 21, 2012 by tswitala

What gives it away that I am super excited? Yes the race is Sunday and its only Tuesday now. But it is good mentally and also keeps me focused. The last three days where personally hard, due to the passing … Continue reading →

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