The title of Elite Champion is solely mine for the year
Posted in Impi News, Testimonials on January 13, 2012
Firstly I really enjoyed the Impi, every aspect of it, from registration, to lining up, the presentation, the venue, the event, the after party, the video. It is a great experience to be a part of.
Impi tested my wits, courage, my stamina and fitness. An all round test of your metal.
I had moments in the challenge where I thought I was stumped, particularly the swims and Bin Ladens revenge. And having the lead it was easy to panic at these points, but I didn’t. Being the hare was thrilling for me, I am normally part of the chasing pack.
I had to constantly up my pace to make sure I wasn’t taking it easy, the obstacles are so demanding you don’t have a chance to think about resting, or going any faster. When I ran through the purple fields I knew I had won, but I still kept telling myself “Don’t get too excited and lose it now”, this worked so well that by the time I crossed the line, I still hadn’t realised I was finish. I just grinned. It was overwhelming.
Winning the Impi was a great achievement for me. It’s unique in South Africa, and so, the title of Elite Champion is solely mine for the year. That is something to be proud of. And I am very proud of it. I wanted to win, and I did, I expect an even better showing in 2012. But I also expect a much more hungry field.
I train like an Impi elite all the time. Be ready to give it everything you’ve got, in any situation.
Proud of you Charl gud luck for ur defending.