The train for life coach:
Rieta-Marie Naudé
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Qualification
A Master's degree specializing in Exercise physiology (Stellenbosch University)
Honours degree specializing in high-performance sport (Stellenbosch University)
Triathlon Career Highlights
A competitive amateur triathlete since 2018:
- 4th at the South African and African Triathlon Championships (age group U25-U29) and 10th lady overall (2025)
- 2nd at Western Province Triathlon Championships (U25-U29) (2025)
- Top ten finish at her first ever Ironman 70.3 Durban (2022)
- Second at Western Province Triathlon Championships (U25-U29) (2022)
- Third at Cape Ultra Sprint Triathlon (2022)
- Winner of Lomond Triathlon (2021)
Coaching Experience
Coached triathletes at the Stellenbosch Triathlon Squad from 2021 to 2023.
Favourite Post-Workout Drink
Protein Chocolate Milk
My Go-To Meal
Pizza!
Biggest Training Mistake
Not fuelling well before, during, and after training sessions.
Training hard without sufficient recovery.
My Next Goal
To compete at the standard distance World Triathlon Championships.
My Happy Place
Wherever my little family is.