Excitement was rife at the mesmerising Kings Beach on Saturday, 30 January 2016 when eager adventure seekers and multi-sport enthusiasts gathered to participate in the action of Nelson Mandela Bay’s very first Fedhealth XTERRA Full race.
Carla Van Huyssteen took the lead in the women’s race crossing the finish line first in a combined time of 02 hours 21 minutes 42 seconds. According to Van Huyssteen the Fedhealth XTERRA Nelson Mandela Bay course was amazing. “I had a really good race. The route included the perfect combination – the ocean swim was amazing, the mountain bike route was just long enough and the run through Happy Valley had such a nice vibe to it with people cheering for you all the way. I am really happy to have been part of the first XTERRA in Port Elizabeth. This event will definitely go from strength to strength.” Andrea Steyn came in second, while Susan Sloan finished third.
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.
The XTERRA action continues on Sunday, 31 January 2016:
Date: Time: Event:
Sunday, 31 January 2016: 07:00 PUMA Trail Run (6km & 12km)
Sunday, 31 January 2016: 09:00 Fedhealth XTERRA Lite: 400m swim, 12km MTB, 6km trail run
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For further information on the Fedhealth XTERRA 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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