DO IT NOW Magazine 5 December 2014

Readers' corner, 5 December 2014

Here are some great international book titles, available from Exclusive books, on Kalahari and at some CNAs, to relax with this festive season.

Different, not less

It’s a Thursday evening in the Murphy household. Nicholas and I have just arrived home, the thick Jozi traffic fading from memory. A faint promise of something delicious washes over my nostrils,...

Editor's foreword, 5 December 2014

Welcome to the 5 December 2014 issue of DO IT NOW Magazine.

Hobbit Trail Run - King of trails

Just the name ‘Hobbit Trail Run’ conjures up ideas of mystical creatures in a faraway place covered in mist-covered mountains and lush forests. When you then hear that it's in Hogsback, in the...

Barberton XCM MTB Challenge riders in for a treat

The small historical town of Barberton, bordering Swaziland, will once again play host to the Barberton XCM Mountain Bike Challenge, to be held on 31 January, 2015. Launched by the Barberton...

Blitzboks – Men of promise

Being 'Pioneers of Greatness' and having a mission of touching people’s lives is not an easy job, but that is why it’s the vision of the Springbok Sevens rugby team.

An interview with Ulrich Klingenberg, professional stunt rider

Sportbike freestyle stunt riding, more commonly known as stunt riding or stunting, is the art of performing tricks on a 190 kg motorcycle - that is not built to do this. Tricks range from...

Supplementation for marathon runners

Supplements play a very important role in a marathon runner's performance before, during and after a race. Energy expenditure and loss of minerals through sweating during a marathon is...

What to buy an extreme sports fan this Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, are you still struggling to find the perfect gift for your loved ones and those you care about? Fret no more because here are a few gift ideas that extreme...

Christmas gift ideas for surfers

Nothing says Merry Christmas quite like filling that special guy or gal in your life's Christmas stocking with some awesome surfing gear.

Dynamite under the stars

Google Maps is usually the answer to any destination search, but this particular input left me feeling a little bewildered. A look at the map suggested we would spend the next three hours watching...