Training

CHALLENGECAPETOWN are delighted to announce our awesome nutrition  partners for the iconic CHALLENGECAPETOWN event happening in November- 32Gi! 32Gi was founded in South Africa over 11 years ago [...]

Cold water swim expert and tri veteran Frank Smuts shares his pre-race wisdom… With just over a week to CHALLENGECAPETOWN and you are ready to be a part of Cape Town’s first middle distance [...]

When one sees an Olympic Swimmer in motion, going sub-15 minutes for 1,500m looking like he is swimming in slow motion, we can only but marvel in their athletic prowess. Apart from the many hours [...]

Whether you’re a seasoned triathlete or formerly tri-curious and about to dip your toes into some very deep water, the swim leg of a triathlon strikes fear into the heart of many athletes. [...]

Coach Glen’s Beginner Programme continues with Week 3 and 4. This is a great way to continue building your base as you prepare for your first middle distance triathlon (OR if you’re [...]

What kind of conditions can you expect when you tackle the Big Bay swim on 10 November? Tri veteran and Big Bay regular, Frank Smuts, has seen it all… As far as open water swimming is [...]

PREPARE to SWIM, BIKE and RUN What can you do to improve your swim, bike and run skills over the next weeks and months to properly prepare for CHALLENGECAPETOWN on 10 November? Coach Glen looks [...]