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From the Cape to Kili
1 October 2011 — Standing at Cape Agulhas on 1 October 2010, I wondered what I was getting myself into. I said my farewells to the small group of family and friends, an… read more
POTCH SETS THE BAR
1 October 2011 — The Northwest University (previously the University of Potchefstroom) has always been one of the top athletics universities in the country, but in the… read more
Play by the rules
1 October 2011 — A Race Referee – or more correctly, a Technical Official – has quite a lot of power on race day. He or she has the ability to penalise you… read more
A family affair
1 October 2011 — One of the plus-points of running as a sport and fitness activity is that it is easy to get started, you don’t need much equipment, nor expensive… read more
What it takes to make it to the top
1 October 2011 — It is said that less than one percent of all athletes who participate in competitive sports ever reach an elite level. Being an elite depends on skill,… read more
Streaking to Comrades
1 October 2011 — The last day that Scott Ludwig didn’t run was 29 November 1978. He was still studying English at the University of Florida at the time and he wen… read more
From Zero to Hero
1 October 2011 — From his earliest memories, radio DJ and local celebrity Brad Brown was a “big kid”. He has tried every diet under the sun and says he has… read more
Topping up at the Energy Bar
1 October 2011 — Most athletes know that muscle glycogen is greatly depleted during prolonged endurance exercise, but ingesting carbohydrates during endurance exercise… read more
Who’s Who at Comrades 2011?
1 October 2011 — Comrades Marathon, Durban to Pietermaritzburg, Sunday 29 May THE TOP WOMEN… read more
Comrades Inspiration
1 October 2011 — When Jannie Van Deventer wakes up every single morning, there is one thing he has to do: Run! It is in his blood, and one of his greatest passions in l… read more