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Start Your 2017 Race Resolutions with these Epic Events!
14 December 2016 — We are now midway through December folks and almost 100% sure that we are in holiday mode. It’s time to start switching on again before you miss out on th… read more
Rest vs Active Recovery
13 December 2016 — What is the most important part of a training programme? If you answered quality work, speed work, long slow running, hill repeats or strength work, or any comb… read more
Protect your Heart
12 December 2016 — Heart disease is still the number one killer in South Africa. Traditionally thought of as more of a male problem, women under the age of 40 now have a… read more
Short Test for Performance Prediction
11 December 2016 — There are many reasons for taking up running as a sport. For some the simple action of getting out there is sufficient, but for many it’s about testing th… read more
Overcoming Obstacles
10 December 2016 — In October I was privileged to be part of the South African team for the trip to Blue Mountain in Canada for the 2016 Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Champs.… read more
Snotty E-mails from my Muscles
9 December 2016 — Muscle memory is an overused term in running circles, especially when you haven’t raced hard for a while and suddenly try to blitz a few kays without givi… read more
Sub-90 Streaker
8 December 2016 — In a running career spanning 30 years, 51-year-old Peter Jaehne can look back on eight silver medals in the Comrades Marathon, six silvers in the Old Mutual Two… read more
Kick off 2017 on the Right Foot!
7 December 2016 — It’s almost the end of the year but before you log off you need to take the time to consider these events. 2017 is going to be a year filled with action p… read more
Take Your Running on Holiday
6 December 2016 — December is here and thoughts turn to holidays and time away from the office, and this can be a challenging time to maintain fitness and stick to a training pro… read more
Comrades Substitution Process to Open in March 2017
5 December 2016 — Comrades Marathon runners who were unable to enter the 2017 Comrades Marathon during the official entry period (1 September – 30 November 2016) now have a… read more