Ironman South Africa 2010

Live your life like every day is your last one

I came to IMSA after good prepartion and ready to to defend my title from last year. Woman field was very competitive but i knew i was ready too. Unfortunately life has sometimes different plan. My fiancee family still live in Port Elizabeth and i count this race as my home race. Friday night we got call that my fiancee young brother Keith had accident and died. Whole weekend was emotionally very hard but i still was on the start line and tried to do my best.
I was leading female field out of the water and continue leading on bike untill 50km. At 120km i called it off, i was pulled out by my friends. I didnt have anything left, i was empty. Obviously i am very disappointed but i know that at this situation there was nothing else i could do. I promise, i will be back next year and i will fight to get title back into my hands. Not only for me, but also for all the people who believe in me and for Keith.

thank you for all your support and i know i will have some other good races coming

My new bike

I have been lucky to get new bike sponsor this year. After I was riding my pink Cervelo P3 last year, I was bit worried to get something new but also very excited. And after few rides, all the worries disappeared and stayed only excitment, my new Eddie Mercx is fantastic and I am enjoying every minute i spent on bike! Cant wait to ride this bike in races.

here are few pictures of my new beauty