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Travis Barker Is ‘Happier Now’ at 50 Than Ever: ‘You Never Stop Learning’

2025-11-07 Maravi Post Reporter

Travis Barker gets in a major workout every time he’s behind the drum kit with Blink-182, but he’s just as committed to staying fit off the stage as well.

After surviving a 2008 plane crash that left most of his body covered in burns, the musician, who turns 50 later this month, recommitted himself to health and wellness. Now he’s the proud proprietor of Run Travis Run, which hosts 5K races across the U.S. (the next one is set for Sunday, November 9, in Santa Monica). “We’ve had mariachi bands, we’ve had marching bands, drum lines, all sorts of things, to keep you motivated throughout the run,” he tells Us of the events, which draw “runners, athletes, punk rockers, cool artists” and more.

Barker tells Us more about why he loves running (and why he sometimes leaves wife Kourtney Kardashian at the starting line).

Are you a solo runner, or do you like to exercise with other people?
If my wife’s there, I’ll ask her, “Hey, do you want me to run with you?” And if I run with her, then I stay at her pace. But some mornings, I’m like, “Babe, I’m feeling kind of like I want to challenge myself,” and I’ll go for my personal record. There are times where I’m feeling great and I’m trying to break my own records, and then there’s times where I’m just there running with the family or Kourtney and just cruising. I want to get [our 2-year-old son] Rocky one of those runner [strollers] that you can push him in.

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Will he be into that?
As long as he has his guitar in his hand, he’s fine. He’s obsessed with music, specifically guitars, and he doesn’t go anywhere without a guitar. He walks through airports holding a guitar.

Are you at all offended that he’s taking up the guitar over the drums?
Well, he plays drums a little bit too. But what it’s done is it’s challenged me to learn the guitar with him so I can teach him, so I play guitar every day right now. And my oldest son, Landon, plays guitar, so it’s something we can all do together.

Travis Barker Is Happier Now at 50 Than Ever GettyImages-2160927044 — Travis Barker at one of his Run Travis Run events in Inglewood, California, on July 6, 2024. Olivia Wong/Getty Images

You took up running when you were recovering from the plane crash. What about running specifically was so healing for you?
I was told after my accident that I wouldn’t run again. I was told I possibly wouldn’t play drums again, and this list — I just kept checking everything off one by one. I just believe the bigger the sacrifice, the bigger the reward, and I live my life like that.

What do you love most about the support you get from the running community?
It’s meeting people that have never run before or walked before, been a part of a 5K, and them telling me how much it did for them. On every event that I’ve hosted, I’ve met someone that’s pushed me or or ran alongside me, and we motivated each other and we pushed each other. And the places it’s taken me, whether it’s beaches in South Carolina preparing for a race that I had a few days later, or running through Chicago or running through New York, those are just experiences I wouldn’t have without running.

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Are most of the people that come fans of your music and Blink-182, or is it a mix of everybody?
If I focus runs around a show that I’m playing, a lot of fans show up. But there’s people there in black metal makeup, there’s people in banana suits, there’s people in wheelchairs. It’s not a race. There’s Olympians there at the same time, right? So there’s people that are professional athletes — it’s really all over the place in the best way. And it was really important that my 5K’s and my races didn’t feel discouraging for anyone. Yes, you can go there and race. Yes, you can go there if you’re an athlete, but you can also go if you’re a normal person with kids and you just want to go walk and you want to be around people. It’s about bringing communities together too.

You’re turning 50 on November 14. How do you feel about that milestone?
I’m so proud of where I’m at at 50. It’s incredible. I’m healthier now than I’ve ever been, I’m in better shape now than I’ve ever been. I’m happier now than I’ve ever been. So it’s just, I just see it as a blessing. I love being 50. I love to say that I’m here. And I figured out so much that I didn’t know even five years ago.

When do you feel the strongest in your life?
Maybe after a cold plunge — cold plunge makes me feel so good. But I really don’t have bad days. I’ve been sober on and off for years, and I feel like I have no regrets with making my health and my wellness my No. 1 priority. It adds years to my life for me and my children, me and my family. To grow old with my kids and my wife, making good decisions and enjoying the benefits, it’s priceless.

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How does touring look different for you now than it did back when Blink-182 was first starting out?
Oh, so much has changed. I mean, with me personally, I always had a hard time flying. So, I would self-medicate for years just to be able to get on airplanes, and that led to a really, really unhealthy lifestyle. Led to an addiction. It never affected my drumming, and I was still able to play drums the way I wanted. But wow, overcoming that and taking care of myself, and getting to the point where anything I think of in my head I could play — and I’m in shape to play. Anything I want to do, as far as exercise or anything I can imagine, I pretty much can pull off because I’m taking care of myself, and it’s a different lifestyle. I tour with my kids. I also got to live that part of my life, so I’m never, [like], “Oh, I missed out on this. I missed out on that.” I’m so thankful for the way things are now. And I thought everything was easy then, but it’s so much easier the way I live now, with a healthy lifestyle and taking care of myself and being sober and eating right and training a lot.

You’re sober, you work really hard to eat healthily, but what’s your biggest indulgence?
Coffee and matcha. I love caffeine. It’s my only vice. And overtraining — like, not running three half-marathons before [another] half-marathon. You don’t need to do that. It’s just an ongoing process. I feel like you never stop learning or figuring things out.

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Cape Town’s New Green Café Is Serving Sustainability With Style

2025-08-12 Maravi Post Reporter

If you think sustainable dining means dull salads in a boring setting, think again! The V&A Waterfront’s newest eatery, Pure Good Café, located on Marina Road and adjacent to Africa Padel, is shaking things up with an aesthetic you’ve probably never seen before.

Pure Good, founded by Shannon Smuts, has already made a name for itself, supplying corporates, schools, and events with sustainable food solutions designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. Now, they’re bringing all that good stuff into their new café, serving up wholesome food with a side of eco-friendly flair.

The cafe aims to continue the Pure Good legacy, building a strong foundation on sustainability, community empowerment and accessible wellness.

The Vision

The story began in 2023 when the V&A Waterfront asked Pure Good to take over an eco-structure that was built almost entirely from salvaged and repurposed materials.

When Shannon and her team visited the site, they immediately felt a connection. While the space needed serious work, their ideas began to flow as they explored every corner. The café has designed the space using only upcycled, second-hand, or landfill-bound items, all reimagined in a way that feels both clever and modern.

“We wanted the café to be practical and functional but still look fresh and modern.”

Two years on, the café is open, celebrating sustainability in every way, from its design and furnishings to its seasonal menu and educational initiatives.

Over 98% of the café is built using salvaged materials, making sustainability part of every detail. The striking mosaic counter, made from broken ceramics by local artist Mervin Gers, was created just days before launch during a hands-on session with friends and family. The furniture, designed by Wunders using office waste, and the ‘orphaned’ plants from Plantify, which would have otherwise been discarded, breathe new life into the space. Other thoughtful touches include floorboards reclaimed from the Old Clock Tower, an outdoor deck made from salvaged wood from Quay Four, and crockery sourced from Mervin Gers’ factory seconds.

Wellness and Cuisine

The café serves wholesome, affordable meals created from scratch using fresh produce sourced directly from Pure Good’s organic, regenerative farming partners. Enjoy everything from build-your-own protein-rich bowls, wraps and sandwiches. Sweet tooth lovers can tuck into guilt-free treats, coffee, and smoothies. Dishes are available in both full and half portions.

“From the structure to the menu to the food waste streams, we’re leading the charge on circular design, proving that sustainability and great food can go hand in hand,” Smuts explains.

The café’s kitchen also provides a training hub for young people from disadvantaged communities. The surrounding garden, nurtured in partnership with the non-profit organisation Grow SA and supported by the V&A Waterfront, feeds directly into the seasonal menu.

“Every cup of coffee and every bite of food supports a bigger mission for us. Whether it’s training the next generation of food entrepreneurs or reducing waste, we want every part of the experience to matter.

“We want people to walk in curious and walk out inspired,” adds Smuts.

Five best alcohols to drink if you’re trying to lose weight and stay healthy

2018-01-07 Maravi Post Reporter

Some drinks are WAY better for you than others…

Between year-end functions, Christmas parties, family gatherings and the impending New Year, our social calendars are jam-packed! The other thing that gets jam-packed? Our liver. Our kidneys. Our bellies.

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But not all alcohol is equal. If you’re going to be indulging, try stick to choices that will give you some benefits too (and like with anything, keep it in moderation):

1. Bubbly

Call it Champagne, MCC, bubbly… it’s all the same thing with a whack of nutrients.

The phenolic acid in bubbly has been proven to help improve memory in the long run and the polyphenols can help reduce blood clots!

MCCs also contain far less sugar than wine, but if you’re looking for a super-low sugar alternative, look out for brands that say Brut Zero. We recommend Graham Beck’s Brut Zero.

2. Red wine

Our most-fave tipsy tidbit: red wine is actually good for you. Yes. Thanks to its antioxidant resveratrol. Try drink lighter styles, such as Pinot Noir, and keep it slightly chilled for summery refreshment.

Vodka is lower in kilojoules than other spirits – sorry gin! To stay away from excess sugar, mix your vodka with sparkling water and fresh lime or orange juice. This way you stay hydrated and you the fruit takes away some of the sharp alcoholic flavour.

3. Vodka

4. Light beer

Our go-to fave is Windhoek Light because it’s light in alcohol and kilojoules at only 300kJ per bottle and 2.4 percent alcohol. Castle Lite is the next best bet at 4 percent alcohol and 413kJ.

5. Tequila

While we’re not suggesting you down a bucket load, if you’re going to be doing shots, choose tequila over those sugar-packed coffee-chocolatey flavoured spirits.

And we mean real 100-percent agave, like El Jimador. The agavins lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels. Just remember to drink enough water in between and don’t go drinking on an empty stomach!

These are the 7 simplest weight-loss strategies you’ll ever find. Plus: 6 signs your metabolism is out of whack.

This article was originally published on Women’s Health South Africa.

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