Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 77, December 2015 | Page 18

Ma Advertorial Fedhealth XTERRA 2016 offers something for everyone The exciting XTERRA Full, Lite and Kids series is continuing in 2016, with Fedhealth Medical Scheme stepping up as the title sponsor for the year. Fedhealth is all about cultivating fit and healthy lifestyles amongst South Africans, and as such we are proud to be associated with this event. After all, nothing gets healthy hearts pumping like trail running, swimming and mountain biking in beautiful natural surroundings! An added bonus is that Fedhealth members get FREE entry into the events. In addition, athletes who participate in all three events also stand the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to the XTERRA World Championships in Hawaii. So whether you’re a beginner or serious about your tri-career, the Fedhealth XTERRA 2016 offers something for the whole family! XTERRA Lite XTERRA Full The Fedhealth XTERRA Lite events are perfect for the triathlete who enjoys a bit of competition, but is still working his or her way up the distance stakes. There are three Lite events to look forward to in 2016. For the more serious triathlete with a fair bit of experience under the belt, there are three Fedhealth XTERRA Full events. We kick off with the Fedhealth XTERRA Full Buffelspoort on Saturday 23 January, featuring a 1.5km swim, 26km MTB and 12km trail run. First up is the Fedhealth XTERRA Lite Buffelspoort on Sunday 24 January. It features a 400m swim, 19km MTB and 6km trail run. The next weekend we make our way to Port Elizabeth for the Fedhealth XTERRA Lite PE with a 400m swim, 12.5km MTB and 5km trail run on Sunday 31 January. To complete the Lite series, the final event will take place in Grabouw on 21 February 2016 and will entail a 400m swim, 12.5km MTB and 5km trail run. Next up is the Fedhealth XTERRA Full Port Elizabeth on Saturday 30 January, with a 1.5km swim, 28km MTB and 12.5km trail run. We conclude the Full events with the Fedhealth XTERRA Full Grabouw on Saturday 20 February, where athletes can test their endurance with a 1.5km swim, 28km MTB and 12.5km trail run. The Venues: Buffelspoort, Grabouw and Port Elizabeth XTERRA Kids Kids’ fitness events are growing in popularity and we couldn’t be happier about it! This year we are proud to include three XTERRA Kids events as part of the Fedhealth XTERRA 2016. On Friday 22 January, the Fedhealth XTERRA Kids Buffelspoort will take place with the following categories: Age group 6 – 8yrs: Swim: 50m; MTB: 1.5km; trail run: 500m Age group 9 – 11yrs: Swim: 100m; MTB: 5km; trail run: 2km Age group 12 – 14yrs: Swim: 200m; MTB: 10km; trail run: 3km The Fedhealth XTERRA Kids Port Elizabeth takes place on Friday 29 January: Age group 6 – 8yrs: MTB: 1.5km; trail run: 500m Age group 9 – 11yrs: MTB: 5km; trail run: 2km Age group 12 – 14yrs: MTB: 10km; trail run: 3km Finally, the Fedhealth XTERRA Kids Grabouw will be held on Friday 19 Febraury: Age group 6 – 8yrs: Swim: 50m; MTB: 1.5km; trail run: 500m Age group 9 – 11yrs: Swim: 100m; MTB: 5km; trail run: 2km Age group 12 – 14yrs: Swim: 200m; MTB: 10km; trail run: 3km This year, for the first time ever, we give on-road triathletes in the Port Elizabeth area the chance to take their skills off-road. We are very excited about bringing XTERRA to the friendly city and the home of Ironman! Our other venues, Buffelspoort and Grabouw need no introduction. Buffelspoort Dam in the Magaliesberg is known for its high temperatures and an XTERRA mountain bike course rated the toughest in the country. Over the years, Grabouw has become synonymous with XTERRA. The unforgiving yet extremely beautiful and rewarding terrain provides a fair and awesome challenge to all XTERRA Warriors. So come test your endurance and technical skills on our courses! WIN IN THE 2016 FEDHEALTH XTERRA SOUTH AFRICA CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE! WIN See you on the dirt and in the water next year, as there are two awesome prizes at stake! Enter and complete all three Fedhealth XTERRA Full events and you’ll be entered into a draw to win an all-expenses paid trip to the XTERRA World Championships! But that’s not all – XTERRA Lite Warriors can win, too. By entering and completing all three Fedhealth XTERRA Lite races, you could ride off into the sunset on a hot TREK mountain bike. For more information on the Fedhealth XTERRA, please get in touch with Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.stillwatersports.com. 18 Follow2015 us on/ Twitter: @XTERRASA / @Fedhealthmed • Like our Facebook page: XTERRA South Africa / Fedhealth Medical Aid ISSUE 77 DECEMBER www.modernathlete.co.za