Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better Me

Christine Prokopiak
  • 5.0 (4)
  • FITNESS

The journey of 3 novices on their road to Ironman 2020, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

  1. Episode 26: Harrison Jay - All The Way From New Jersey, USA

    03/31/2020

    Episode 26: Harrison Jay - All The Way From New Jersey, USA

    Rienzo, Gerhard and Christine spend time with Harrison Jay from New Jersey in the USA. Harrison is a university student training for his first Ironman, which was supposed to be in Texas on the 26/04. Find out how these 4 novices are keeping moving and remaining inspired in Lockdown.

    37 min
  2. Episode 25: Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on...or does it pause?

    03/17/2020

    Episode 25: Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on...or does it pause?

    Christine, Rienzo and Gerhard chat about their reaction to the news of Ironman South Africa being cancelled. What does this mean for their training now and have their goals changed?

    38 min
  3. Episode 24: Don't Touch Me - I'm Tapering

    03/10/2020

    Episode 24: Don't Touch Me - I'm Tapering

    With less than 3 weeks until Ironman South Africa 2020, Christine, Rienzo and Gerhard chat about "the taper" and what this means for their lead up to race day. How will they implement this? What does this look like training-wise? Apart from training, what does a taper include?

    36 min
  4. Episode 23: Ice Ice Baby

    03/03/2020

    Episode 23: Ice Ice Baby

    The need to stay cool when you race in SA is a given. But how do you stay cool? Well Rienzo gives his race report for the Durban Ultra that he did on Sunday, and the importance of keeping a cool head. And Christine offers cooling tips for the body overheating. How cool are we? 🥶

    36 min
  5. Episode 22: Magic Happens in Recovery: Egg Mayo Sarmies and Chafe Cream for the Win!

    02/25/2020

    Episode 22: Magic Happens in Recovery: Egg Mayo Sarmies and Chafe Cream for the Win!

    Christine, Gerhard and Rienzo discuss their recovery "strategies", tips, tricks and "tried and tested" concoctions for ensuring they are in peak condition, 4 weeks out from Ironman SA 2020.

    48 min
  6. Episode 21: Safety first - It is a mad world out there

    02/18/2020

    Episode 21: Safety first - It is a mad world out there

    Christine, Rienzo and Gerhard talk safety 6 weeks out of full Ironman SA.  We can be our own worst enemy - find out what these 3 novices do to keep safe and protect themselves in the water, on the bike and during their runs, as well as is in public places - yes, the dreaded germ, cold and flu nightmares have begun!

    32 min

  7. 02/13/2020

    Episode 20 - It takes a village to race an Ironman Ironman #bettertogether

    Ironman is a totally individual sport. But to succeed in preparing for, and even competing in an Ironman event; we need a strong support structure. In this episode, Rienzo talks a little bit about his support and the lessons that he has learned in preparing.

    13 min
  8. Episode 19: Swolemates Tri Hard - Sweat Together, Stay Together, Better Together

    02/04/2020

    Episode 19: Swolemates Tri Hard - Sweat Together, Stay Together, Better Together

    Love in in the air - Christine and Gerhard chat about their couple's journey to Ironman South Africa 2020.  This dynamic duo began their training for this event a year ago, before they met one another, and believe that this adventure has strengthened their relationship and taken it to new heights. Find out how they make this work and what their race day strategy is to finish together.  #triathlon #swimbikerun #ironman #love #triathlete #finishtogether #triathlontraining #bike #cycling #swim #tri #swimming #training #trilife #fitness #triathlon #runner #ironmantraining #triathlonlife #world #sport #ironmantri #garmin #motivation #marathon #imsa #couplegoals #trailrunning #livelife

    28 min
See All (26)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

The journey of 3 novices on their road to Ironman 2020, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Information