Buffelspoort (North West Province): Reigning Fedhealth XTERRA Buffelspoort women’s champion Nicolette Griffioen obliterated the field on Saturday, 23 January 2016 when she successfully defended her Fedhealth XTERRA Buffelspoort title in 02 hours 51 minutes 15 seconds.
According to Griffioen, she was hoping for a better swim. “I’ve trained a lot in the pool and expected to have a better swim. I really enjoyed the mountain bike discipline and managed to catch the leaders. Going into the trail run discipline I focused on holding my gab. XTERRA is definitely the best off-road triathlon. I love the challenge of training for three disciplines.” Andrea Steyn came in 2nd, while Carla Van Huyssteen finished 3rd.
The Fedhealth XTERRA Buffelspoort Full route consisted of a 1.5km swim, followed by a 26km MTB before finishing off with a 12km trail run. Entrants could participate individually or as part of a three member team.
After a gruelling day out on route XTERRA Warriors could regain their strength in the NUUN Recovery Zone. “We were there to put back what the race took out with cold coolers of our proprietary blend of electrolytes in natural, delicious flavours – all without any sugars,” says Etienne du Plessis, CEO of NUUN.
Another special feature in the NUUN Recovery Zone was the serving of the proudly South African ButtaNutt series of authentic tree nut spreads.
Interesting XTERRA Facts:
• XTERRA South Africa turns 13 in 2016.
• XTERRA South Africa Buffelspoort celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2016.
The XTERRA action continues on Sunday, 24 January 2016:
Date: Start Time / Event:
Sunday, 24 January 2016 09:00 – Fedhealth XTERRA Lite: 400m swim, 19km MTB, 6km trail run
Sunday, 24 January 2016 07:00 – PUMA Trail Run (6km & 12km)
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For further information on the Fedhealth XTERRA please contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045, email [email protected] or visit www.stillwatersports.com or www.Fedhealth.co.za
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Issued by: NEWSPORT MEDIA
On behalf of: STILLWATER SPORTS
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