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DualX Trail sensation

JULY 2014

THE ACTION A lone runner runs past the spectacular backdrop of the dam overflow at Hero Adventure park on Heia Safari that played host to the first event in the new Momentum Health OatWell DualX powered by PeptoPro Image by Donovan Thorne for ZCMC

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“ Outdoor adventure young at heart and young alike”

THE ACTION True to form the event promised it was for the whole family and delivered some young heroes lining up for their own race Image by Marike Cronje for ZCMC

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f o g o F THE ACTION The action: The first running leg took runners through the refreshing cool spray from the waterfall on their right Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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Back to nature

“ The love for the outdoors and adventure and endurance events is very much in the DNA of many South Africans testament to this “is the fact that this event sold out as a first of its kind” THE ACTION Not your average spectator at an event, a giraffe looks on as some 1500 athletes prepare to take to the trails Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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“ The concept behind DualX was to give athletes the opportunity to experience awesome trails while competing the the run bike run events�

THE ACTION Two runners enjoying the sunshine and the savannah Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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Ronnie Pankhurst MD DSM Nutritional Products and owner of PeptoPro™ and Oatwell™ – “ We believe our two unique nutritional ingredients bring value to people’s lives. PeptoPro™ targets sports recovery and OatWell™ targets natural cholesterol reduction s one of the main sponsors of the A DualX Series we trust that the off road running and cycling brings value to the lives of all the athletes that participate. ood nutrition and exercise are a G winning combination for a healthy lifestyle which we actively support.”

THE ACTION Shaun Nick Bester puts the hammer down on the mountain biking leg Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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V for VI Carla van Huyssteen female elite winner: “ This is how off road duathlons should be”

THE ACTION Carla van Huyssteen makes the first DualX event her own showing she would be a force to be reckoned with in events to come Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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Damian McHugh Momentum Health: Head of Marketing and Sales “Thank you for taking part in the the first ever Dual Cross event! ith a sold-out field of 1 500 participants, W you have showed us how strong your appetite is for outdoor adventure. Being at the forefront of change and leading an active, healthy lifestyle is what Momentum Health is all about! e look forward to seeing you at an even W bigger and better second event on the 23rd of August at Hakahana.�

Lighting up THE ACTION Runners making light work of some of the challenging trails at Heia Safari Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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Theo Blignaut: “The single track made me smile!�

THE ACTION Brand du Plessis was on fire burning up the entire field in an impressive show of force winning with a massive margin Image by Marike Cronje for ZCMC

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THE ACTION The race village and transition setup from a distance Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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Miles of THE ACTION

A smiling Phillimon Sebona from Exxaro flies through a section of single track Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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Winter warmer THE ACTION

Riders wind their way through the trails around Heritage dam on a pleasant warm winter morning Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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Family THE ACTION Men elite winner Brand du Plessis crossing the finish line first with his two kids Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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Bridging “ Best of both Mountain Biking and Trail Running worlds blended into one�

THE ACTION A lone runner runs past the spectacular backdrop of the dam overflow at Hero Adventure park on Heia Safari that played host to the first event in the new Momentum Health OatWell DualX powered by PeptoPro Image by Donovon Thorne for ZCMC

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“ The concept behind DualX was to give athletes the opportunity to experience awesome trails while competing the the run bike run events�

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