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The Running Mann: Rocking Mthatha’s Rolling Hills
13 February 2024 — Thanks to some clever planning and use of Vitality benefits, I was recently able to head to the Eastern Cape for the Cheetahs Marathon. While it may have been a small race, it proved a most enjoyable and educational trip, and I would happily go back to …… read more
Running When You’re Old (and Big)
6 February 2024 — I may not be the same shape and size as many of the other runners in the races that I enter, but I’m still there, putting one foot in front of the other… and in spite of sometimes forgetting my age, and picking up a few injures along the way, I’m still …… read more
Athletics Media Release – Spar Women’s 10km Grand Prix series goes from strength to strength
1 February 2024 — Durban, South Africa:The SPAR Women’s 10km Grand Prix series, now in its 17th year, continues to go from strength to strength and is now firmly established as a crucial part of women’s athletics in South Africa.The prize money is outstanding, with the …… read more
Pushing the limits in Lesotho
1 February 2024 — In mid-April 2022, ultra-trail runners Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel set out on one of their most ambitious expeditions yet, a full circumnavigation of the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. We caught up with them after their successful finish, having run 110 …… read more
The Running Mann: Searching for Pots, Chefs, Strooms
23 January 2024 — Now that I am finally back to enjoying one of my favourite hobbies, travelling the country to try run every marathon or ultra in South Africa, I recently found myself in Potchefstroom for the LetsGo Potch Marathon, and besides enjoying a good run with …… read more
Beware the Mountain Shark!
9 January 2024 — I have recently been called the ‘Mountain Shark,’ partly because I am a marine (shark) biologist who trail runs, but also thanks to my strategy of starting towards the back of races and sneaking up to overtake other runners the further we run. That str …… read more
Racing on the Wine Route
9 January 2024 — I recently had the opportunity to race the Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Half Marathon, and once again, I found myself blown away by the scenic route through the wine estates around Stellenbosch. – By Grant Johnson with Sean Falconer… read more
Nothing Beats an Island Getaway
9 January 2024 — Those who were fortunate to be part of the inaugural Robben Island Museum Memorial Run 10km not only helped to both commemorate and make history, but also came back with a unique running experience that many are still talking about, weeks after the rac …… read more
Putting on My Big Girl Pants
9 January 2024 — When I blew out the 20 candles for my birthday at the start of 2023, I didn’t know what lay ahead of me in the year I had signed up for on the road, but I knew I would be finding out a lot about myself, including how my legs would handle going further …… read more
Viva Soweto, Viva South Africa
26 December 2023 — The 28th edition of the ever-popular African Bank Soweto Marathon took to the streets of SA’s most famous township on Sunday 5 November, with over 21,000 runners once again warmly welcomed and supported by the community of Soweto, and there was a welco …… read more