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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
Germiston Callies Harriers
1 October 2011 — Think of any big name in running: Wally Hayward, Jackie Mekler, Johnny Halberstadt, Alan Robb, etc, and then ask yourself the question: What do these m… read more
Recover After Comrades
1 October 2011 — After an ultra-marathon, any athlete, from the novice to the elite, will experience a degree of muscle soreness for up to 10 days. This is not caused b… read more
Absa’s Running Communicator
1 October 2011 — What is your background and how did you get involved in the communication/marketing industry?My background is a mix of journalism, advertisin… read more
Coaching Accreditation
1 October 2011 — At 63, I am coaching adult marathon runners based on my 40 years of running experience. My best performance is a silver medal at the Harrismith Mountai… read more