One of my biggest passions in life is extreme sports. More specifically, training for and competing in extreme sports events. The feeling of entering an extreme sports event, then going through the correct training process and finally competing in the event can be an exhilarating, exciting and scary experience all at the same time. Combined with this is my passion for travelling. Seeing hundred-year-old European architecture in one moment to seeing the modern age in another is inspiring. Having the opportunity to walk over glass bridges spanning hundreds of meters across massive gorges to wondering through forests that have existed for many years, hiking up mountains too high to comprehend, or visiting a long-forgotten mining town somewhere in the South African Karoo desert and indulging in the best cheesecake in the world is what dreams are made of. These are the amazing experiences only those courageous enough to dare to travel will ever experience.
I believe in my God-given passion to care about others and help people reach their goals. I am a sport scientist who loves helping athletes train and reach their goals. Whether it is being involved in the process of getting athletes ready for their next big event or just helping people lose those few extra kilograms; to teaching youngsters about healthy lifestyles and good living is what I live for. I cannot think of anything more satisfying than being a part of your personal journey, your success stories and learning the lessons that come from overcoming failures together. Helping people stay motivated until they become the best version of themselves is what satisfies a deep desire within my heart.
It’s these three passions of mine that have inspired me to start writing this blog.
● I want to share my experiences travelling to and competing in extreme sports events around the world.
● I will also share my advice to help you plan your next extreme sports adventure.
● Lastly, I want to help you optimise your training in preparation for these extreme sports events.
My experience
If you have ever been to a foreign country or a strange city you know just how easily your excitement can turn into overwhelming culture shock. Now, imagine having the added stress of getting to an event, on time, in this strange and unfamiliar city where you most probably don’t speak the same language as the locals who you need to rely on. It takes a lot of energy to navigate these new and unfamiliar surroundings. My blog can help guide you through these challenges by ensuring you are prepared for as much as possible. I will give you advice on important things to remember when planning your trip, what to expect and things you should avoid.
I would like my blog to inspire and guide you through the process so that you can confidently travel and compete in extreme sports events around the world. I will share my experiences with you in such a way that you will be able to draw from them and use them as a helpful guide as you prepare and plan your journey. I will tell you my story and share the emotions experienced during key moments of these events. I believe that sharing my personal experiences with you will give you a better understanding of what to expect and how to get the best out of your adventure.
About me
I have competed in some amazing extreme sports.
The training
I obtained my Master’s Degree in Sports Science in 2016. I intend to use my knowledge and expertise in Sports Science in this blog to optimise your training for your extreme sports event. Whenever I travel or compete in an event, I always wonder how people without the knowledge that I have will be able to do what I do. How can you make the dream of running a 36-kilometre marathon on the Great Wall of China a reality, or how will you experience the wonders of hiking up a mountain pass, pitching a tent on the escarpment, making food on a gas burner and seeing the stars of the Milky Way as white and crystal clear as you have ever imagined it before. How can you cycling the Cape Epic Mountain Bike race with the confidence that you are prepared and fit enough for it all?
In my blogs, I aim to provide you with basic training guidelines so that you can have a starting point as you prepare for any event. Having subscribed to my blog means that you will have access to my advice and experiences and I encourage you to leave your comments and questions below so that I can be your guide as you plan to successfully complete some of these epic bucket list events.
What’s to come?
I want to continue living my dream of travelling around the world, seeing amazing places and meeting magnificent people. I dream of participating in all kinds of exhilarating extreme sports events and hope that I can give you all the resources and inspiration through my experiences so that you too might participate in these extreme sports events.
I want to promote and participate in a variety of local events. Sharing my honest and personal experiences of these organised events to give feedback on the event and equipment used so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not it is the right event for you. An ultimate life goal for me is to grow my blog to vlog status on social media platforms like youtube. A crazy adventure channel filled with friends, fun, competitive antics and awesome extreme sports events.
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May your day be filled with adventure my fellow extreme sports travellers out there!
The Extreme Sports Traveller 