Sources: Mediclinic and WebMD

DON’ T CRAMP YOUR STYLE Cramps are an athlete’ s worst nightmare. Here are tips to prevent them.

MUSCULAR FATIGUE Stretch regularly to prevent cramps. If you feel one coming on, stop and stretch.

OVER-EXERTION Pace yourself during the race because cramps are linked to muscle fatigue. Don’ t push yourself harder than you’ ve trained – rather push yourself longer and harder during training time to be raceday ready.

HYDRATION Keep yourself hydrated and follow this rule: if you’ re thirsty, drink some water.

The mid-year holidays can be tough if you have young ones to entertain, especially when all you want to do is rest a little yourself. Luckily we have just the solution – let them spend some time in nature, breathe in the fresh air and expend all that energy by taking part in the newly launched BIG5 JUNIOR. This BIG5 Sport Challenge event has been customised for athletes between 12 and 19 years.

SATURDAY 2 JULY

Momentum Weekend Argus Knysna Cycle Tour

Who says the adults should have all the fun? We’ ve got two challenging routes( 15km or 30km) for the youngsters that will let them get their first taste of BIG5 action.

SUNDAY 3 JULY

Dare2Dash Obstacle Course Here you’ ll be racing against the clock to finish the obstacle course in the best time possible.

TUESDAY 5 JULY

Featherbed 5km or 11km Trail Run: Blue Duiker

This new route is for young and old, but mainly aimed at our younger athletes. All entrants will be awarded with a ranking in their own junior category.

THURSDAY 7 JULY

Momentum Health Oatwell DualX powered by PeptoPro

Get ready to test your energy and fitness levels with either a 1,25km run, 7,5km MTB, 750m run or a 2,3km run, 15km MTB, 1,25km run.

SATURDAY 9 JULY

Knysna Secondary Fun Run 5km End off your BIG5 Sport Challenge experience with a 5km fun run.