In 1959, the late Roy Kirkness tackled the Comrades Marathon to try win a bet, with minimal training. The question is, are today’s runners as tough as the runners in those early days? – By Karien Jonckheere
Author: Roxanne Martin
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A Promise to Andre
In March, Carte Blanche TV anchor Macfarlane Moleli will line up for his first full Ironman triathlon, to promote cyclist safety, and to live up to a promise he made to a good friend who was tragically killed earlier this year. – By Sean Falconer
How the Cheating in the 2022 Comrades Marathon was Uncovered!
With plenty of to run Comrades statistics, most fall into the interesting and inspiring categories, but uncovering cheats at the world’s greatest ultra-marathon leaves a bad taste in my mouth. – By Stuart Mann
Learn How to Run Well Episode Two
In our second installment of Modern Athlete Live – Learn How to Run Well, brought to you by Traumeel®S, we did an easy-to-follow flow style class showing you how to warm up the body before you run! Aimed at getting key muscles ready to run and prevent injury, this is a must-do for runners who want an easy-to-remember, step-by-step guide on what you should be doing before every run!
The Softest Fabric For Your Toughest Workouts
UNDER ARMOUR launches new ‘soft you can sweat in’ collection with built-in cutting-edge Meridian Tech
Under Armour South Africa continues to take performance innovation to the next level. This week the brand launched it’s eagerly awaited new ‘SOFT YOU CAN SWEAT IN’ collection featuring Meridian fabric, the ultimate quick-dry hybrid that lets you go hard without losing that super-soft feel.
The Meridian tech delivers on Under Amour’s promise to provide something you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without. This specially engineered fabric delivers a unique type of softness that can still wick sweat like a champ.
When analysing consumer insights, Under Armour found that “soft” was one of the top attributes requested when consumers researched performance gear. Under Armour took this insight to heart and through numerous rounds of research and development, designed their softest performance gear to date. Under Armour Meridian has been made specifically with comfort and versatility in mind. The impressive collection is ideal to wear to any fitness class, from spin to yoga to pilates but is also so flexible, lightweight and soft, that you won’t want to take them off once you get home.
“The Under Armour Meridien legging is absolutely phenomenal. Moving in them feels like they weren’t even there. Even while sweating, they still just felt really comfortable.”, says Rachel Garcia, Pro Softball Player.
The ‘SOFT YOU CAN SWEAT IN’ collection’s notable promises include:
SERIOUSLY SOFT
Under Armour brushed the surface of the fabric to an ultra-soft finish for our softest feel yet.
LASTING COMFORT
Wicks sweat and stays comfortable, especially in those high-friction zones.
FLEXIBLE PERFORMANCE
Super-breathable, lightweight stretch goes everywhere you do.
The ‘SOFT YOU CAN SWEAT IN’ collection also features the new UA Smartform Evolution Bra. The new ‘must have’ bra delivers strategic support, tailored for medium-support activities like cycling, weight training & boxing. Bending, jumping, and squatting can make your clothing shift or slip as you move, The UA Smartform fabric can help your clothes adapt to your movement moulding to the shape of your body which may help keep them from slipping or shifting during workouts.
The new ‘SOFT YOU CAN SWEAT IN’ collection will be available at Under Armour Brand House stores nationwide as well as online.
Triple Ironman Week for SA’s ‘Forest Gump’
In July, Rehan Greeff completed his Run Forest Run TriChallenge, doing three Ironman-length triathlons in three countries in six days, to raise money to help vulnerable children. – By Sean Falconer
Kalmer’s Corner: The Big C
If it were not for the two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, this year’s Comrades Marathon would have been my Green Number 10 th … as
a supporter! – By René Kalmer
Tayla-made for Speed
Last year, emerging star Tayla Kavanagh claimed the national title over 10km, now she is plotting a course to become just the fourth SA women to break the 32-minute barrier. – By Sean Falconer
Sport Man Says: Time to Rethink How the Sport is Run
The ugly head of COVID is forcing runners in South Africa to rethink how they approach the sport, as an unsustainable model looks to be coming crashing down. – By Manfred Seidler
Learn to Run Well Episode One
Welcome to the first episode of our Learn to Run Well Series, proudly sponsored by Traumeel®S, your reliable running partner. Mariné Calitz of Novaturient Pilates takes you through a deep muscle release with something simple that we all have access to, a tennis ball! The full episode below is available to watch ‘free of charge,’ so get your tennis ball ready and feel that release! #Malive #learntorunwell