Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
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 »
Intro 22,000 runners, 100,000+ friends, family and fans lining both sides of the road encouraging runners along the entire 89,98 km (55.91 miles) route from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The Comrades Marathon consistently draws massive audiences, with millions tuning in for the broadcast. The Comrades is more than just a race; it is a significant part of
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Intro – The Western Cape’s Whale Trail The De Hoop Nature Reserve is a scenic 240km drive from Cape Town – and what awaits travellers there is something truly magical. So magical, in fact, that Time Out Travel named the reserve’s famous Whale Trail as one of the 20 best hikes in the world! The Whale Trail is a popular
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Intro – Camino – The World’s Best Hike Walking the Camino is a life changing adventure. Physically challenging and full of profound experiences, the Camino de Santiago is the most renowned long-distance trail on Earth. Over 240,000 trod it in 2024. The Camino de Santiago heads the list on Time Out’s list of the world’s best hikes
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Intro – HYROX – The Fitness Competition for Every Body HYROX is a global fitness race format that combines running with functional workouts, held in large indoor venues. The race consists of eight 1km runs interspersed with eight different functional fitness stations. Athletes compete for time, and the race format is consistent globally, allowing for a global
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Intro – Cycling Around Almourol Castle Portugal Take a short boat tour to the enchanting Castle of Almourol (Castelo de Almourol) while enjoying the natural beauty of the river Tagus (rio Tejo). The area is steeped in history and nature’s beauty. Cycle trails – Tomar and Almourol Castle There are great trails in the area.
Cycling Around Almourol Castle Portugal | Eurico Oliveira Read More »
Enjoyable but tough towards the end🙂😅🚣🏼♂️🎈
My Half Marathon For The Year – 2023 Read More »
Intro – Health Benefits of Rucking Yomping Humans have been walking with weights since time immemorial… Rucking benefits include improved strength, weight loss, endurance, heart health and mental health. Rucking is a full body workout that torches calories, and it’s easy and free to get started. Rucking is Active Resistance Training™, meaning it’s strength and cardio
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Intro Thousands of men took to the streets in large cities and in small towns in South Africa on Friday the 13th October to run and walk the Hollard Daredevil Run. The motto was “Run cancer out of your hood”. An estimated 375,000 people worldwide die every year from prostate cancer. Prostate cancer can be
Speedo Run for Prostate Cancer Awareness Read More »