Running with Rory
14 August 2025 — Champions! The funniest thing happened to me this afternoon. I was sitting, minding my own lazy business, when I saw a message come through from Richard from Modern Athlete – he’s the guy in the cow suit. The message read, and I quote: “Dude, hop …… read more
From Sydney to South Africa: How Karen Loader Built F45’s African Success
14 August 2025 — In this exclusive interview with Modern Athlete’s Richard Laskey, Karen Loader — CEO of Functional Fitness SA and Master Franchise owner for F45 Training in South Africa & Mauritius — shares her inspiring journey from hotelier to fitness industry l …… read more
Step Into a New Era of Stability with the ASICS GT-2000™ 14
12 August 2025 — ASICS is proud to introduce the GT-2000™ 14 shoe, the latest evolution of its long-standing versatile daily trainer, now updated with new lightweight and responsive cushioning. Staying true to the lightweight stability that defines the identity of the …… read more
Salomon UltraGlide 3 Review — Kruger2Canyon in a COW Suit
11 August 2025 — Two Days. 70 Kilometres. 2800 Metres of Elevation. One Pair of Salomon UltraGlide 3s.Let’s start by painting the picture: It’s the Kruger2Canyon Challenge. Day 1 kicks off in Kampersrus, and before long you’re knee-deep in mountain mist, winding your w …… read more
Soweto Marathon set to stride forward as an NPC
7 August 2025 — Ready to host the 30 th edition of The People’s Race, those in charge of the Soweto Marathon will power the race forward, as an NPC. The proposed vehicle to administer the organisation of the 2025 Soweto Marathon race event is a Non-Profit Company (NPC …… read more
All hail King Louis
24 July 2025 — A casual conversation with the man who just finished his 50th Comrades Marathon and said, “I’m Not Done Yet!” Richard Laskey caught up with King Louis to find out what inspires him to keep going.… read more
Courtside chat with Sphelele Dlamini
24 July 2025 — Read all about how Sphelele Dlamini overcame adversity to become a professional basketball player in Europe. Sphelele had both legs amputated shortly after birth, but hasn’t let this hold him back. Our Roving Cow Richard Laskey gets the full story.… read more
Meet the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series: Smartwatch Power for Every Move
22 July 2025 — Whether you’re a casual runner, serious trailblazer or lifestyle athlete juggling work and workouts, the new HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series is built to match your every stride. Featuring the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 and the performance-driven WATCH FIT 4 Pro, thi …… read more
Hyperice Named as The Official Recovery Technology Partner of Nedbank Gravel Burn
23 July 2025 — The Nedbank Gravel Burn today announced a new partnership with Hyperice, global leader in recovery and movement enhancement technology. As The Official Recovery Technology Partner of the 2025 race, Hyperice will deliver on-site recovery support to all …… read more
Puma Signs Double Olympic Champion Miltiadis Tentoglou
21 July 2025 — Global sports company PUMA continues strengthening its portfolio in track and field by signing long jump double Olympic champion, Miltiadis “Miltos” Tentoglou, from Greece.Last summer, at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Tentoglou captivated the world by …… read more
Boxer Super Run Durban primed for fireworks
16 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Durban’s beachfront is bracing for a tidal wave of colour, rhythm, and record-breaking speed when the Boxer Super Run sprints into its third edition on Sunday, 12 October 2025. More carnival than competition in its opening laps, the O …… read more
Radhi Harris: SA’s Great Hope on the F1 Grid
16 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed The hum of engines may soon echo louder across South Africa, with the nation edging closer to a Formula 1 Grand Prix return in 2027. As preparations gather speed, eyes are turning not only to circuits like Kyalami and Cape Town’s prop …… read more
New Heights, Old News: Duplantis Does It Again, Breaking A World Record In Tokyo
16 September 2025 — – Mondo Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for the fourteenth time and fourth time in 2025.- Swede secures gold and continues to etch his name into the history books as the greatest of all time.- A pole vault clean sweep for PUMA as Emmanouil Kar …… read more
Entries Open for 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon
15 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed The “world’s most beautiful marathon” the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) will once again take over the Mother City on 11 and 12 April 2026, with ballot entries opening for Blue Number Club (BNC) Members from 15 September 2025. …… read more
Seutloali Smashes OUTsurance Gun Run Record
15 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed On a sprightly Spring morning in Cape Town where the absence of the Atlantic breeze felt like nature’s starter’s pistol, Joseph Khoarahlane Seutloali once again proved he is no stranger to rewriting the script. The reigning Totalsport …… read more
Steyn sharpens, Mosiako shines at Joburg 10K
13 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Johannesburg’s streets turned into a purple battleground on Saturday as South Africa’s finest lined up against East African pace at the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K. Elite start of the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K Photo: Adnaan Mohamed The se …… read more
Gift blazes to personal best as Team SA set relay record in Tokyo
13 September 2025 — Gift Leotlela got South Africa’s campaign at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo off to a speedy start on Saturday, blazing to a new personal best time in the 100m heats and booking a place in Sunday’s semifinal. By Karien Jonckheere The 27-year …… read more
Boks brace for All Black war in Wellington
12 September 2025 — Adnaan Mohamed Wellington has always been a theatre of drama for the Springboks. From that famous 36-34 ambush in 2018 to the nail-biting 16-16 draw a year later, the Cake Tin has witnessed South Africa’s grit under the fiercest spotlight. On Saturday …… read more
Gerda and Tete Set to Light Up Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K
12 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Johannesburg’s streets are about to become a purple river of determination as 8,000 runners lace up for the sold-out Hollywoodbets Joburg 10K on Saturday. At the front of this human tide will be two giants of the long road, Comrades c …… read more
Boks Shuffles Deck for Wellington Gamble
8 September 2025 — By Adnaan Mohamed Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has thrown his cards on the table, unveiling a reshuffled Springbok backline for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Wellington. This is a duel doubles as the decider for the Fr …… read more