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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Attention 07 June 2016 Silence of the Sharks underwater protest receives great support on KwaZulu-Natal South Coast There was a wave of support shown for the oceans and its inhabitant marine life at Scottburgh (Aliwal Shoal) and Shelly...
This week was my final week of rest and recovery before starting my rigorous training program for Hawaii. It was a tough week, which is actually a blessing in disguise because it means I won’t get such a shock when I start proper training next week! Although I have...
I’ve been invited to give a motivational talk to a bunch of 10 -13 year olds this week before a big swimming gala they have. I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out what to talk about and how to fit it into a 30 minute time slot. I have been blessed with...
February is my rest month before I start a very specific and rigorous training program for my Hawaii challenge. When I say ‘rest’ it is an active rest month with goals to sort out my social media, sponsorship proposals and try and set up my non-profit company,...
“When you do the common things in an uncommon way, you'll command the attention of the world.” George Washington Carver, A friend of mine sent me this quote this week and I absolutely love it. This week has been my busiest of 2016 at work which hasn’t allowed much...
Three nights ago I set off on what I suspected would be an incredible test of mind, body and emotional capacity. After a particularly busy and relatively stressful week I was doubting how much of a good idea this really was. Driving up to Johannesburg on the morning...
This week was another good training week. I have done a little more mileage than last week but am still building very slowly to where I need to be. I have learnt from many previous experiences that it is better this way and with a 24 hour swim just days away, there is...
So, last night I went to a talk and the guy spoke about what is God’s will for my life? What is your purpose for life? He asked the question ‘What wrecks you? I count myself fortunate to have good idea of what I am called to do on this planet and what my purpose is...
It is perfect weather to be blogging while it storms outside with a kitten snuggling in the blanket with me. Durban is finally getting some much needed rain and also helping me not feel too guilty about resting. It has been a below average week with regards to...
Gosh, this last week feels like it was long ago, although I fear I may have skipped a week?! Anyway, if I did, I apologise, I blame it on the travelling, possible jet lag and distraction of being in a foreign country with a very different concept of time and routine!...