Franswa Scheepers and Tappies du Toit from Louis Trichardt recently took part in the gruelling Isuzu Ironman 70.3, a half-distance triathlon that includes a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run, and lived to tell the tale.
"I do Ironman races to distract myself from the fact that I treat my body like a rental car—no deposit, no insurance, and being driven like it is stolen. Red wine and Camel cigarettes have been my loyal training companions, cheering me on through...