Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Introduction I don’t particularly pay attention to how many activities I have recorded on Strava at any given time. However, it was an interesting coincidence that, after completing a 60 km indoor cycling ride, I received a notification that I had just reached my 2,000th Strava activity! 🚴♂️ There was more good news, too. I
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2026-09-27 We had a little rain in the early hours of the morning, but thankfully it cleared and we enjoyed very pleasant walking weather. We met old friends and made new friends along the way. Thank you to everyone who participated — we had a great workout, enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and, of course, the
The Westcliff Stairs Walk – Photo Gallery Read More »
Learn how I achieved Discovery Vitality Diamond Status in 2026 through exercise, Garmin tracking, sleep rewards, health screenings and healthy lifestyle habits.
How I Achieved Diamond Status on Discovery Vitality in 2026 Read More »
I reached my weekly goal during my first week on the Discovery Vitality Sleep Rewards Programme using my Garmin smartwatch and the Discovery app. Here is my experience with sleep tracking, scores and rewards.
I Reached My Weekly Sleep Goal in My First Week on Discovery Vitality Sleep Rewards Read More »
I completed the Concept2 Rowing Half Marathon in the Global Marathon and Century Challenge after a simple progressive training plan. Here is my rowing journey, recovery strategy and experience completing the 21,097 meter challenge.
Training for the Concept2 Rowing Half Marathon – Global Marathon Challenge Read More »
Discover two popular Concept2 rowing challenges in May 2026 — the Mindful May Meters Challenge and the Global Marathon & Century Challenge. Improve fitness, support mental wellbeing, and test your endurance with indoor rowing.
Two Popular Concept2 Rowing Challenges in May 2026 (Mindful May & Marathon Challenge) Read More »
Join our scenic 11 km social hike at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve near Johannesburg. Enjoy beautiful hiking trails, rolling hills, birdlife, fitness, fresh air, and a relaxed social afterwards at Thaba Eco Hotel’s E-Bar.
Klipriviersberg Hiking 11 km – Johannesburg Social Hike Read More »
National Garlic Day, celebrated on 19 April, honours one of the world’s oldest and most widely used ingredients. Garlic has been valued for thousands of years—not only for its flavour but also for its powerful medicinal properties. 💪 Health Benefits of Garlic Garlic is often considered a natural “superfood.” Key benefits include: Regular consumption of
Intro Do you use a filter for tap water? About 3 months ago I purchased a ‘Little Luxury 3-stage Tap Water Filter’ for R230 at Dis-Chem (a give away?) and yesterday I bought a replacement filter for R100 also at Dis-Chem. Filters have to be replaced every 2 to 3 months. According to product specs
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Intro – The Westcliff Stairs Walk – 2025 October 5 11 km, 14 310 steps, 810 calories, 300 Vitality points👍👌👏👏 Thanks Elisabeth, you took a better featured photo than me. Thanks to Joel for co-hosting and a big thank you to all who participated. Thank you very much to Candice for conducting the various polls.
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