NELSON MANDELA BAY - THE IRONMAN CITY OF AFRICA
Nelson Mandela Bay is a fast-growing, family and sports-orientated tourism destination that celebrates its sunshine hours, beautiful beaches, African Big Seven and outdoor living.
Nelson Mandela Bay is a fast-growing, family and sports-orientated tourism destination that celebrates its sunshine hours, beautiful beaches, African Big Seven and outdoor living.
Ironman South Africa is fast approaching. I am sure you are all challenging your bodies in an attempt to ensure that you arrive on the morning of 22 April 2012 in peak physical condition. Ironman is not just physically a challenging day; it is also mentally a tough day. It therefore important to also pay attention to your mental preparation.
We were about 6 km into our first bike lap, still chirpy and full of energy, but struggling with that long, slow poison of an uphill. We were about 12 people riding closely together (NOT DRAFTING) and it must have looked like a smarty box as we represented all categories of fitness levels and body shapes.
This is the story of our December Competition winner, Ivan Baker's most memorable Ironman moment. This moment inspired Ivan. Maybe after reading, it will inspire you too...