Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 94, May 2017 | Page 39

Swim done ... good time , feeling good , it was almost like I watched myself swim . T1 … Take my bike and run to the mounting line . It is all about the bike leg , so here we go . Don ’ t try to push too hard , I keep reminding myself . The supporters are awesome , motivating . Roads are rough , but manageable . This is far …

T2 , off the bike eventually , time good , still feeling good , there is enough time to complete the run , even if I must walk at stages . But the spectators do not allow you to slow down , they motivate you all the way to never stop moving forward . The other DTT athletes also keep motivating each other .

My Longest run in 30 years , and the athletes are becoming less and less as the kilometres pass . Time looks better than planned … Then it is my turn to experience the finish line crowd . Just awesome !

Third Impressions : Rudolf van Rensburg

When a friend asked me to participate in triathlons , who knew that I would eventually be running on the red carpet in Port Elizabeth , hearing the words , “ You are an Ironman !” But commitment , discipline and dedication are three words that I have come to know very well , with the help of my Dare to Tri clubmates , as they are likeminded people with the same goals .

This is where I met Coach Derick . He is a coach that helps you determine and reach your individual goals , and his programme is realistic and can be done whilst still having a full-time job .

Race day being the big unexpected for me , my nerves got the better of me , but I did my last packing and preparation , and then it was off to bed for an early night . On race day , all I kept thinking of was just to finish … This thought was probably shared by the other 2000 athletes standing with me on Hobie beach . The weather was perfect , but the pumping music and cheers from the spectators were drowned out by my frantic heart .

Before I knew it , the swim portion was over and I was in transition getting ready for the bike . Once on the bike , my plan was to tackle it 45km at a time . Saved by my special needs bag once , it was smooth riding to 160km . From there , however , every kilometre felt never-ending , but the roaring crowd on Beach Road helped me realise the end was in sight .

The spectators cheering you on by name , like old friends rooting for you , makes you forget you only just started to run . Still , the last 10km section was the toughest part of the race for me . My mind was playing tricks with my tired body , but here is where the determination and dedication took over , and slowly , with one foot in front of the other , I made it .

What an incredible experience to get to the finish line of Ironman African Championships 2017 . This is one incredible race , and with the support of family , friends and my club , I now know that anything is possible .

Looking Ahead

So what ’ s next for Dare to Tri ? Our season finishes with the last two big events of the triathlon year , the MiWay Ultra Sun City and Ironman 70.3 Durban , and then we take a short break before starting the new season in July !

For more info on the Modern athlete DARE TO TRI Academy , go to https :// daretotri . canbook . me / e / view / 10091 or contact Coach Derick . marcisz @ stemcor . com .

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