Category Archives: Endurance Sport

The James Cunnama Interview

By Urban Ninja | Published: March 9, 2010
I wanted to do some interviews leading into IMSA and James is a good mate, so wanted to start with him, as he is also graciously allowing me back into his space before IMSA this year. Here we go. 1. It had been quite a year for you. Give us a quick run-down where you were [...]
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The Bolt Bus at Two Oceans Half Marathon 2010

By Urban Ninja | Published: March 2, 2010
So I am going to stick my neck out there. I wanted to do something cool, and I guess I don’t care if there are 2 or 200 of us, but I want to create a special bus for the Two Oceans Half Marathon. Bus = group of people running together at a determined pace. [...]
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Tirelessly

By Urban Ninja | Published: February 23, 2010
So I am struggling in the last week, officially. I figure its better to put it out there, rather than do the typical athlete thing and keep it to myself. My experience on the weekend was just a manifestation of this “kidding myself” process in the last few weeks. It all started with a big [...]
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Adaptation Environments

By Urban Ninja | Published: February 18, 2010
Adaptation refers to the body’s ability to adjust to increased or decreased physical demands. It is also one way we learn to coordinate muscle movement and develop sports-specific skills, which for me at this stage includes going 50km/h downhill through rock gardens, pedalling on a flat road in tt position at 50km/h and running faster [...]
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Ironman South Africa 2010 Preparation:

By Urban Ninja | Published: February 3, 2010
I am getting quite a few emails lately about where you should be in your training and I know my guys and girls are all feeling the pressure of the upcoming event. Worry not Ironmen and Irongirls, you will be victorious! Your task is easy. Think of all I have to get through before I [...]
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Wandering Fever: A sneak preview

By Urban Ninja | Published: February 1, 2010
Ryan Sandes is a guy I highly admire, not only for the way he is able to zone out and run in seriously sketchy situations for days, but he is one of the most economical runners I have ever seen. There is this new documentary, called Wandering Fever, coming about the lad soon. do NOT [...]
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Its all about economy.

By Urban Ninja | Published: January 25, 2010
This weekend I was lucky enough to have a bike ride with a real pro again. Now that I have a bit more power on the bike, I took it upon myself to take the Rural Rasta out for a ride with Dan Hugo, all round great guy and full time Xterra Pro. Riding with [...]
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Ironman Hawaii 2009: Crowie & Chrissie repeat (told you!)

By Urban Ninja | Published: October 11, 2009
this, from one of my favorite new sites, First Off the Bike Sunday, 11 October 2009 Wellington and Alexander rule Kona The day started off with a bit of wind but this dropped as the athletes jumped into the warm waters of the bay. With the navy SEALS doing there thing and jumping into the bay from a [...]
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Coolest Free Desktop Picture for July!

By Urban Ninja | Published: July 1, 2009
So, today is the 1st of July – you know that means we are 6 months into the year! Yowzer. Suunto put out a monthly desktop calendar for you all, so surf across to Suunto to download the right size for your personal use. This month, the picture is awesome. This, from Suunto [...]
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Kestrel weighs in… with their Superbike

By Urban Ninja | Published: July 1, 2009
Kestrel has been working on what it dubs, a Superbike. Here is the first side on pic, courtesy of Xtri.com TT Bike Fit Blog posted their observations (based on the photo only – Kestrel isn’t talking): * Center pull cantilever front brake. Eliminates the need for aerodynamically dirty cable housing. Similar [...]
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