Dan Hugo in action at the 2012 Totalsports Challenge presented by Liberty Medical Scheme and REHIDRAT\u00ae SPORT. Photo Credit ~ www.oakpics.com<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n According to Hugo the Totalsports Challenge is a perfect blend between brand and event. \u201cThe Totalsports Challenge in many ways defines who I am as an athlete. I enjoy what I do and I enjoy the space in which I get to do it. The Totalsports Challenge allows me to paddle twice, run twice, bike twice and swim once, it is just a great start to the year. It is unique as it also allows for a relay format, so it is not just fools like me that can take part. This will be the 7th<\/sup> year that I am participating and not once have I been disappointed. It has been a different experience every time. There is an 8th<\/sup> discipline that participants should not forget about and that\u2019s the great festival village that awaits you at the finish. So when you set up for the day, have the intention to hang out for a while afterwards. Being able to see the event from start to finish is such a privilege,\u201d says Hugo.<\/p>\n For Totalsports Challenge newcomer, Stuart Marais, taking part in the Challenge in 2012 would be just that. \u201cEveryone always raves about the event, so I thought I would join in on the fun, challenge myself at 7 disciplines in 1 gruelling day. I loved the on route support that participants received from their seconding teams as well as from spectators. There is a great vibe and everyone gets involved in some way or another. I did have a few teething issues at the 2012 event, so there are a couple of things to work on. Ideally I would like to have a smooth day out, physically, mentally and nutrition wise. The Totalsports Challenge is about challenging yourself. Put together a team and join in on the fun. There are no losers, only survivors. The event is world class from an organisation point of view and I would encourage anybody who enjoys the sea, mountains and sunshine to rise to the challenge,\u201d says Marais.<\/p>\n Stuart Marais during his debut at the 2012 Totalsports Challenge presented by Liberty Medical Scheme and REHIDRAT\u00ae SPORT. <\/em><\/span>Photo Credit ~ <\/strong><\/em><\/span>www.oakpics.com<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Adrenaline junkies can choose between the 7-discipline Totalsports Challenge or the less daunting 4-discipline Totalsports Terra Firma Challenge. <\/p>\n Other top individual Totalsports Challenge athletes to look out for will include Lezandre Joubert (reigning women\u2019s champion) and Jeannie Bomford (former individual women\u2019s winner on numerous occasions). Top team entrants will include Hanlie Booyens, Claire Horner, Jodie Swallow, Kent Horner, Michael Bailey, Dawid Mocke and Nikki Mocke to name just a few.<\/p>\n In the Terra Firma Challenge Nico Pfitzenmaier will be gunning for his hat-trick win in the individual men\u2019s category. <\/p>\n Defending men\u2019s team Louis-Bresler Knipe and Eddie Lambert will be pulling no punches on the day, while Conrad and Liezel Stoltz will be fighting for their second consecutive win in the mixed team category. Other top team entrants will include Jurgens Uys, Bernard Rakadaz, Adriaan Louw and Dion Middelkoop to name just a few.<\/p>\n REGISTRATION<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n DATE:\t\t\t <\/strong>Thursday, 10 January 2013<\/p>\n TIME:\t\t\t <\/strong>16h00 \u2013 19h00<\/p>\n VENUE:\t\t <\/strong>The River Club (Observatory)<\/p>\n EVENT INFORMATION<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n DATE:\t\t\t <\/strong>Saturday, 12 January 2013<\/p>\n VENUE:\t\t Start<\/strong> – Gordon\u2019s Bay (Beach Front)<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t End – <\/strong>Kleinmond (Beach Front)<\/p>\n EVENT<\/em><\/strong>:<\/em><\/strong> \t\t Totalsports Challenge<\/strong> – 12km surfski, 1.5km swim, 50km road bike (from Gordon\u2019s Bay to Kleinmond), 13km road run, 13km K1 canoe, 25km mountain bike and finally a 9km beach run <\/p>\n FORMAT:\t <\/strong>Enter individually or in two, three or seven member teams<\/p>\n START:<\/strong>\t\t 06:00<\/p>\n EVENT:<\/em><\/strong> \t\t Totalsports Terra Firma Challenge <\/strong>– <\/strong>50km road bike (from Gordon\u2019s Bay to Kleinmond), 13km road run, 25km mountain bike and 9km beach run.<\/p>\n FORMAT:\t <\/strong>Enter individually or in two or four member teams<\/p>\n START:\t\t <\/strong>08:00<\/p>\n NEW <\/em><\/strong>~ <\/em><\/strong>What better way to prepare for the action of the Totalsports Challenge than by taking part in a 5km Fun Run<\/em><\/strong> the day before!<\/p>\n DATE: <\/em><\/strong>\t\t Friday, 11 January 2013<\/p>\n VENUE:\t\t <\/em><\/strong>Kleinmond Lagoon<\/p>\n TIME:<\/em><\/strong>\t\t\t 18:00<\/p>\n ENTRY FEE: <\/em><\/strong>R35<\/p>\n Enter online at www.totalsports.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![\"Dan](\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-75045300-1357555368.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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