Trivium Triathlon

Happy Birthday, Coach Annerie! 🎉

Today we celebrate the incredible – an inspiring coach, sport massage therapist, and relentless athlete! 🏃‍♀️💪 Your dedication and passion light up the Trivium community, motivating us all to push harder and dream bigger.

But tomorrow, things are about to get serious at the as we witness the ultimate showdown: The War of the Woodings 2! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️ It’s a battle of the sexes, a clash of spouses, and a fight for ultimate bragging rights. Who will be the faster Wooding?

We know you’re going to crush it, Annerie! Best of luck on race day – may the best Wooding win. Happy birthday, and go show them what you’re made of! 🎈🥂

Congratulations to Frans-Hendrik and Dano on their incredible achievement at the ! Frans pushed Dano in a wheelchair, and together they completed the race in support of the

This remarkable team effort is a true testament to the power of perseverance and compassion. Your shared strength and determination are an inspiration to us all.

Well done, Frans-Hendrik and – keep up the amazing work!
👏👏👏

Huge congratulations to and on their engagement this weekend! 🥂 What an incredible way to celebrate after a great performance at the Cape Town Marathon! 🏅

Wishing you both a lifetime of joy, adventure, and many more finish lines together. ❤️

Good Luck to Our Cape Town Marathon Runners! 🏃‍♀️

Wishing the best of luck to all the Trivium and all the other athletes hitting the streets at the tomorrow! 🌟 We’re especially excited for our athletes tackling their very first marathon – you’ve trained hard, now it’s time to shine! 💪

First-Time Marathoners:
Jannie, Melissa Mienie, Andrea, Yana, Cornel, Dean Lamprecht

And to our experienced marathoners, we know you’ll give it your all out there:
Arno, Keri, Alice, Anya, Karien, Jeanne-Mari, Frans-Hendrik Bardenhorst, Theo Myburg

No matter if it’s your first or your fiftieth, remember to enjoy every step and soak in the atmosphere. We’re behind you all the way!

Meet our Coach: Conrad le Roux

We’re thrilled to introduce Conrad le Roux, Head of Sport Science at Fitillion Australia and an incredible addition to the Trivium coaching team! With an MPhil in Sport Science, Conrad brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in elite athlete development. 🏅

Coaching Highlights:
🚴‍♂️ Coached 7x African Champion Track Cyclists
🏆 Coached an Olympian

Conrad’s passion for performance and dedication to maximising potential has guided athletes to the pinnacle of success. Whether you’re aiming for elite levels or personal bests, you’re in great hands with on your team!

Swipe to see some interesting facts about Conrad and head on over to our website for our coaching packages.

Meet our Coach: Rudolf Naude

We’re proud to introduce Rudolf Naude, one of our expert coaches at Trivium! As the Technical Lead at the TuksSport High School Athletic and Cycling Academy, Rudolf combines his BSc Honours in Sport Science with years of hands-on experience in endurance sports. 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️

Top Athletic Achievements:
🥇 1st in Age Group at Ironman Port Elizabeth (30-34) – 2021
🥉 3rd Place at Durban 70.3 – 2015
🥇 1st in Age Group at Durban 70.3 – 2021, 2024

Rudolf’s deep understanding of both athletic training and competition makes him a valuable coach for athletes looking to push their limits. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the Trivium team, helping athletes excel in both cycling and triathlon.

Swipe to see some interesting facts about and head on over to our website to see our coaching options.

Meet our Coach: Wilhelm Steyn

We’re excited to introduce another incredible coach at Trivium, Wilhelm Steyn! By profession, Wilhelm is a Clinical Engineer, but his passion for multisport has driven him to achieve remarkable success in duathlon, biathle, and cycling. 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Top Athletic Achievements:
🏆 Multiple South African Duathlon Age Group Wins
🏅 4th Place at Biathle World Championships (Elite)
🥉 4th Place at South African Cycling Championships (30-35 Age Group)

Wilhelm’s expertise and experience extend beyond his own accomplishments—he has coached athletes to extraordinary results, including:
🥈 2nd Place at Elite World Duathlon Championships
🥇 1st Overall Age Group World Champion
🏆 World Champion in Cross Country

We’re proud to have him as part of the Trivium coaching family! 💪

Swipe to learn some interesting facts about Wilhelm. Head on over to our website to see our coaching packages.

Meet our Coach: Annerie Wooding ✨

Introducing one of our phenomenal coaches, Annerie Wooding! 🙌 With a BSc Honours in Sport Science and BSc Honours in Biokinetics, Annerie is not only an expert in endurance sports but also a dedicated sport massage therapist and group strength training instructor. 💪🏃‍♀️

Top Athletic Achievements:
🥇 Comrades Marathon Gold Medal (9th Place) - 2022
🥈 2nd Place at the Om die Dam Ultra Marathon - 2023
🏅 12th Place at the Cape Town Marathon (2nd South African, 1st Vet) - 2023

Annerie’s passion for running and coaching shines through in everything she does. She has successfully guided numerous novice athletes towards completing their first marathon, ultra marathon, and even the iconic Comrades Marathon. 🏆

We’re proud to have Annerie on the Trivium team, where she continues to inspire, motivate, and help athletes unlock their full potential. 🌟

Swipe to see some interesting facts about Annerie and head on over to our website to find out more about our coaching packages.

Meet our Coach: Adriaan Wooding

Adriaan isn’t a new face to Trivium, but we’re thrilled to officially introduce him as both an athlete and a coach! 👏

With an MArch (Prof) degree from the University of Pretoria, Adriaan balances his career as an architect with his passion for endurance sports. His dedication and focus show in his impressive race results:

Top Athletic Achievements:
🥈 2nd in Age Group at 70.3 PE 2022
🏅 4th Place at the Fish River Ultra Trail Run (80km)
⏱️ 2:56 Finish at the Chicago Marathon 2019

Adriaan’s unique ability to blend creativity and discipline has helped him excel as both an athlete and a coach. He brings a fresh perspective to the Trivium family, guiding athletes with his wealth of experience and insight. We’re delighted to have him continue inspiring and coaching our team! 💪

Swipe to see some interesting facts about Adriaan 🤩!

Make sure to check out our website for the coaching options!

Meet our coaches: Magda Nieuwoudt ✨

She probably doesn’t really need an introduction but we’re still thrilled to introduce one of our incredible coaches at Trivium, Magda Nieuwoudt! 💪🔥

Magda is not only a professional triathlete but also holds a BSc Honours degree in Sport Science. With a strong academic foundation and an impressive athletic career, Magda brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our team. 🙌

Top Athletic Achievements: 🏆 World Challenge Bonus Winner 2023
🥉 3rd Place at Ironman South Africa 2022
🥉 3rd at the Duathlon World Championships 2012

But that’s not all! Magda has coached a diverse range of athletes, helping them achieve their goals and push their limits:

🔸 3 x Ironman World Championship qualifiers
🔸 3 x 70.3 World Championship qualifiers
🔸 2 x Cape Epic Finishers & Women’s Master Team Podium Winners
🔸 6 x Comrades Marathon Finishers
🔸 2 x Knysna Extreme Finishers & 2nd Place Overall
🔸 1 x Desert Dash Team, 2nd Women’s Team (2 Riders)

With her extensive experience as both an athlete and a coach, Magda is passionate about helping others unlock their potential and achieve greatness in their sport. 💫

Swipe to read some fun and interesting facts you might not have known about Magda.

Stay tuned as we introduce more of our amazing coaching team!

Head over to our website to find out more about our coaching packages.

New episode alert!

In this episode of the Trivium Talk Podcast, we’re sitting down with our very own Melissa ( ), who recently completed the Ironman World Championships in Nice, France! 🇫🇷

Join us as we dive into her journey—from the intense training and preparation leading up to the big day, to the challenges faced during the race itself, and what’s next on her horizon. 🌟 Whether you’re curious about the mindset needed for such a monumental event or want to hear firsthand what it’s like to compete at the highest level, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!

The Trivium Talk podcast is available on most podcast channels like Spotify and Apple Podcast. Link in our below:

https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/recap-with-our-world-champ-melissa-nel/id1756890860?i=1000671680180

All our energy goes to racing world champs today!

Smile. Cry. Keep going and chase those small victories

OptiMelis is doing great!! Warm-up swim done and she feels great!

During the preparation for World Championships was really a great inspiration for us all at Trivium.

She is always smiling. Nothing is ever too much for her. She has time for every athlete and she gave her all on her own for every session.

She is the perfect example of a good balanced life.

We wish you the best race on Sunday!!

There she goes 🛫!! Our very own on her way to World Championship Nice

We wish you a safe journey and smooth travels! We hope you get an empty seat next to you 😀

Let the journey start!!!!

Aaaaand she's back! 🥳🥳

Coach good luck with your first race back, we can't wait to see you perform tomorrow . We know your going to rock it!

Show them what you are made of and bring home the gold!🥇
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Trivium Athletes were busy this weekend!
Well done .r.n.o__ with your incredible time of 1:38 (with a negative split 😱) for the 21km you completed this weekend In Bloemfontein. We can't wait to see what you accomplish 🏃🏻👏