ACTIVE MATTERS
This is our corner of the world to discuss all things active. You can read up on the latest fitness, lifestyle, nutrition, and mind & body news here.
How To Canal Swim
HOW TO CANAL SWIM
Love The Process
This new normal is just like an endurance training programme with a race date that keeps getting pushed out. In the wise words of Brett Sutton from Trisutto Coaching: "Following months in lockdown with no [...]
245 Second Plank Challenge
To honour & celebrate Rohan’s Birthday on Sunday 24th May (24/5) K8 Multisport Tribe is accepting the #245Zonechallenge! We will be doing a 245 second Plank Challenge via Zoom. Families, partners, kids all welcome [...]
ARE YOU RUNNING OUT OF STEAM?
Week 7 of Lock Down and I notice many of us are "Running out of Steam" Before you start beating yourself up about it and wondering "What's wrong with me?" - you are not alone. [...]
Lockdown Training
Firstly I want to thank you all for your support this past month even though we have not been able to physically swim & train together outside of our homes. As you know, I have [...]
Freedom Day
Tomorrow in SA is undoubtedly going to be THE MOST EXCITING day many of us have had for a while and just like our friend in this pic, lots of happy smiley faces galore! Although [...]
What Day is It?
I really HOPE you are all doing well & staying sane! I really HOPE you are finding ways to stay fit! I really HOPE to see you all soon again! H = Happy O = [...]
July Vibes
Based on feedback and turnout, it appears that our "Finding Your Mojo"& "Attitude is Everything"posts had great impact on many of you. As a coach, there's nothing better than having a vibey group of [...]
Attitude vs Energy
I have had the privilege in the last few weeks of swim training alongside Annah Watkinson, our homegrown Ironman PRO who was the first ever South African woman to place in the Top 3 [...]
FINDING YOUR MOJO
I hear so many athletes (including myself) "complaining" about how difficult it is to stay motivated for training in Winter. Is it a Cape Town thing? Are we spoilt with magnificent weather two thirds of [...]
FIND YOUR WHY & ENTER IM70.3 DURBAN
FIND YOUR WHY... With Ironman70.3 Durban 13,5 weeks away, why not FIND YOUR WHY and challenge yourself. Join our TRIBE of like minded team players and with a personalised training programme let us guide you [...]
Find your Love for Open Water Swimming
FIND YOUR LOVE FOR OPEN WATER SWIMMING As a seasoned competitive pool swimmer, I never imagined that the transition from pool to Open Water would be such a big thing until I did my [...]
Running Fever is in the Air
6 Key points to running Fitter, Faster, Stronger With the Two Oceans Half and Ultra Marathon a little over 3 months away, running fever is in the air. What better way to get out and [...]
2 Day Cycle tour
Amazing team spirit, some of Cape Towns best scenery, a hotel steeped in yesteryear and a downwind run home