Just 18 months ago, Nadine Uerata had only played golf once and didn’t enjoy it at all. Now, it’s a whole new ball game. She plays almost every day and is dedicated to inspiring other women to give golf a shot, aiming to make the sport more accessible to everyone.
My name is Hemi. I am an Alpine Ski racer. I grew up in Niseko, Japan and that's where my love for skiing began. I first started with powder skiing and then started to do racing when I was about 5 years old. This year I competed in the Youth Olympic Games held in Korea. I got 13th in the super G and was only 0.3 seconds off a medal. When I am not skiing I am actively outside and spend most of my time out in the sun.
Dunedin was home for Duncan growing up, and after spending a number of years in America on a golf scholarship at Iowa State and then pursuing professional golf he is now settled back in Dunedin. Duncan is still heavily involved in the golfing scene playing for Otago.
Becky is an elite middle distance runner from Dunedin, New Zealand. She has represented New Zealand on the track and in cross country events from the age of fourteen and is still making New Zealand teams in to her thirties.
Laura is one of the most prolific Iron distance athletes in the world, with podium finishes in over 25 of my last 30 starts, including 3-time Ironman Champion, 2018 ETU European Long Course Champion, and the fastest British woman in 2016 and 2017. A truly world class, highly driven Professional Triathlete.
She is also a great role model, especially for women in sport and business, an ambassador for the Women’s Sports Trust, and an avid supporter of the Challenged Athlete Foundation. Laura volunteers and fundraises, supporting and working with local communities and projects around the world where she trains and races.
"I chase summer... from the Southern Hemisphere spending summer in New Zealand, to the Northern Hemisphere summer, basing myself in Girona, Spain. As a Triathlete I'm outside for most of the time, be it swimming, biking or running, and it's awesome! It's great. But it also means I have to take really good of my skin and make sure I'm protecting it properly from the sun and weather elements. The first time I tried Aloe Up it just felt so different. It just felt really good. Really easy to apply, and had a really good feel to it. Not greasy at all, just well really nice! Not only did it feel it was protecting my skin from the sun, but just that it was keeping my skin moisturised and healthy at the same time. It's also fantastic that the product is environmentally friendly as well" - Laura Siddall
Carl Read is the flying mullet! A professional Ironman triathlete turned ultra-runner, Carl redefines what it means to challenge your limitations in pursuit of glory on the trail running circuit. A vocal mental health advocate and record holder in the 100 mile discipline, Carl has amassed a cult following throughout Australasia and the globe. Carl's pursuit of Tarawera Ultramarathon success is coupled with the recent addition of one-on-one coaching with runners of all ages, disciplines and experience.
"I spend a lot of time outdoors swimming, running and biking. I love that Aloe Up provides sun protection no matter what training I’m doing. It absorbs into my skin, is waterproof and sweatproof. There is nothing worse than sunscreen running in your eyes on a long bike ride or run. I also have several tattoos which require protection from the sun, Aloe Up is the best for protecting and maintaining them. There is only one sunscreen for me and that is Aloe Up." - Carl Read: Professional Ultra Runner.
You can learn more about Carl on his website here.
Sam and Brad are making their debut this summer on the New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tour where they’ll be battling it out on the sand for the chance to represent New Zealand at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Sam was part of team NZ who took home a third place bronze medal at the last Commonwealth Games in 2018 on the Gold Coast.
"Beach volleyball I think is one of the toughest sports when talking about sun protection, we play in some of the hottest most humid places on earth and for long periods of time over the hottest part of the day, when you take this into account plus the sand and sweating it makes for a tough job for any sports sunscreen. The Sport range from Aloe Up was the best we've used and held up great in the 40+ degree heat all over the world. The fact that they are 35% Aloe Vera is a huge bonus!" – Sam O’Dea
You can follow Sam and Brad on their journey through Facebook or Instagram.
Dan is the owner and head coach for open water swim specialist swim company Fitandabel.com. He is also a pioneer in New Zealand of open water sportive swimming under the brand RealSwim Adventures. Dan is a former New Zealand national pool swimming champion, an ex USA Collegiate swimmer and holds the 4th fastest time ever for swimming the Cook Strait in 6 hours 15 minutes.
One of the best things about being an open water swimmer and swim coach is the sunshine, it’s also one of the worst! Endless sunshine, wind, water reflection and cloud reflection damages the skin, especially in New Zealand. Finding a sun screen that not only protects but is good for the skin and the environment has been a career long quest. I am comfortable to admit that surfers beat us too it; Aloe Up is quite simply the answer to all of my problems. It is the first sunscreen I actually enjoy putting on. I can feel the Aloe moisturizing and I am reassured that I’ll have lasting UV protection for the day that is not at the expense of my health nor the oceans. Nice job Aloe Up! See you in the water" – Dan Abel
These days Dan spends his time teaching adults how to swim and introducing them to the addictive fun that is open water swimming. Check out his courses and get into swimming at: www.fitandabel.com
