Sports

In the next of my series with athlete's, I managed to catch up with Andrew Hill before his hectic Mountainbike schedule kicked into full swing for 2015. We hit the hills around Kloof for some action, although the nice morning sunrise let us down a bit, we managed to have some fun, with a little chat at the end. Andrew Hill is an accomplished mountain bike rider, having won numerous races in and around South Africa. From single stage races such as Wartburg Classic, Sharks Stihl Mountainbike Classic to multi-stage races such as Dusi2C, Marriot Freedom Race and 3 Mountains Stage

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Jenna Challenor is no stranger to the long distance running scene. She has been running most of her life, but more recently having come to the fore. She has received her SA colours in Cross-Country running and more recently her SA colours in Marathon running. Between running in numerous local races (most of which she wins), she compete's in numerous races countrywide and has also represented SA at the World Half Marathon Champs last year in Denmark. I managed to catch up with her between all her training, shot some photos and had a quick chat. Sessions with Jenna: Anthony: How did

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It was touted to be the race of all races, the most hotly contested men's race for a long time. The "fantastic four" as they were dubbed, Andy Birkett, Lance Kime, Sbonelo Khwela and Thulani Mbanjwa, were the hot favourites to take the checkered flag at Blue Lagoon. The Dusi Canoe Marathon 2015 was set to be a cracker! Day 1 started off with a dash for Ernie Pierce wier, always best to get there first to avoid any carnage which may take place at the bottom! From there they headed downstream to commercial and Taxi rapid. By the time they

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When it comes to long distance swimming in South Africa, one name comes to mind straight away, that of CHAD HO! Just this last weekend he notched up his sixth win at the Midmar Mile, and not only did he win, but did it in style with a new record (17:04). Chad has also represented South Africa in the 2008 Olympics and was the first South African long distance swimmer to bring home a medal, taking the bronze in the 5km marathon at the 2009 FINA World Champs in Italy. Chad and I met up for a photo session recently and

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