In today’s episode, we’re joined by South African Sprint Elite Champion and Durban 70.3 winner, Pieterjan van der Merwe.We talk through his recent victory in Durban — the highs, the lows, and how the day unfolded on the tough 70.3 course. Pieterjan shares insights into his race strategy and what it took to come out on top.We also dive into the gap between age-group and professional racing, and the long, often underfunded road many athletes walk to make that leap.A real look behind the scenes of elite racing in South Africa.____________________________________________________________The Endurance Club ZA is proudly supported by Carbon Endurance Learn about what Carbon Endurance has to offer, and shop nutrition on https://www.carbonendurance.co/Follow Carbon Endurance on Instagram - @carbon_endurance____________________________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @endurance_clubza____________________________________________________________Follow Jess on Instagram - @pieterjan_vdm
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Durban 70.3 Female winner - Jessica Hayes-Hill
In today’s episode we chat with the female overall winner of the Durban 70.3 Jess Hayes-Hill. Jess tells us all about how her race unfolded, and the joys of flying with a bike. She also brings us in to her history in sports, including her artistic swimming background, and how she nearly went to the 2024 Tokyo Olympics. She brings us in to how she balances training with a busy job and a partner (listen for a golden tip!), and about her triathlon plans for the rest of the year.Make sure you don’t miss this week’s episode of the Endurance Club ZA Podcast.____________________________________________________________The Endurance Club ZA is proudly supported by Carbon Endurance Learn about what Carbon Endurance has to offer, and shop nutrition on https://www.carbonendurance.co/Follow Carbon Endurance on Instagram - @carbon_endurance____________________________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @endurance_clubza____________________________________________________________Follow Jess on Instagram - @jess.skead
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Life as a fulltime engineer racing as a pro athlete - Dehan Louw
In today’s episode we chat with SA long course pro athlete Dehan Louw. Dehan lives an unorthodox pro athlete life, as he works as a full time engineer. We chat about how he balances his life/work, and his thoughts on the grindset. We also pick his brain about his ‘soviet with a side serving of science’ style of training, as well as using his engineering mind to find a hierarchy of aero upgrades to make.What a great chat this was with Dehan - don’t miss this week’s episode of the Endurance Club ZA Podcast.____________________________________________________________The Endurance Club ZA is proudly supported by Carbon Endurance Learn about what Carbon Endurance has to offer, and shop nutrition on https://www.carbonendurance.co/Follow Carbon Endurance on Instagram - @carbon_endurance____________________________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @endurance_clubza____________________________________________________________Follow Dehan on Instagram - @dehan_louw
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Sweat, Salt & Strategy: Breaking down the Durban Ironman 70.3 (or attempting to)
In today’s episode’s it’s just your three hosts. Back in the studio again for some banter, and trying to preview the upcoming Durban 70.3 race. With Brad’s experience from last year, and Thomas’ insights in to the course they try to give you some last minute tips, and get the listeners hyped for the race.This is going to be a great race in the AG field, and if managed well, sure to be a quick day out!Don’t miss this week’s episode of the Endurance Club ZA Podcast.____________________________________________________________The Endurance Club ZA is proudly supported by Carbon Endurance Learn about what Carbon Endurance has to offer, and shop nutrition on https://www.carbonendurance.co/Follow Carbon Endurance on Instagram - @carbon_endurance____________________________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @endurance_clubza
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Dylan Nortje - Commie Games, short- to long distance triathlon, and training the house down with Brad Weiss
This week we are joined by Dylan Nortje.Dylan is a Saffa triathlete, mostly known for his 21st place at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In today’s episode Dylan tells us about how he got in to the sport, about his struggles with mental health during Covid, and what got him on top of things again, about Commie Games, and about his recent switch to long course racing (including being coached by Brad Weiss).Dylan shares some great stories from his time in the sport, and a brief glimpse in to what’s in store for his next races. What an amazing chat, with an amazing athlete!Don't miss this week's episode of the Endurance Club ZA!____________________________________________________________The Endurance Club ZA is proudly supported by Carbon Endurance Learn about what Carbon Endurance has to offer, and shop nutrition on https://www.carbonendurance.co/Follow Carbon Endurance on Instagram - @carbon_endurance____________________________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @endurance_clubza____________________________________________________________Follow Dylan on Instagram - @dylannortje97
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