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Nelspruit Marathon Club: The Lowveld’s Running Tribe
1 July 2011 — In 1979 Nelspruit was a small, sleepy town developed mainly around the surrounding agricultural activities. It was during this year that a few of the l… read more
Working up a Sweat
1 July 2011 — Does the above problem sound familiar? If so, read on. Obviously we all sweat when training, be it a few drops on the forehead or what feels like sweat… read more
Operating On Time
1 July 2011 — Running has always been in Kim Laxton’s genes: Her mother, Sonja, is one of South Africa’s living legends, while her father Ian is a well k… read more
Sky-High Heart Rate
1 July 2011 — I run 5-10km three to four times a week. I have been doing this for more than a year now. My heart rate is very high when I run. I use a heart rate mon… read more
The Running Rhino
1 June 2011 — Most runners know that no matter how fit you are, running a marathon is hard work. You not only have to deal with aching muscles at some point during t… read more
Adinda Kruger: It’s all About Balance
1 June 2011 — Adinda stunned the running world at Two Oceans last year when she finished just behind the Russian Nurgalieva twins, crossing the line in a PB 3:49 to… read more
Listen to your Body!
1 June 2011 — There are many causes of exercise-associated amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation), but in athletes missing a period for a couple of months is a war… read more
Tygers on the Track
1 June 2011 — There are two strong track and field clubs in the Western Province, Tygerberg and Bellville, and Mariana says it is all about coaching. “There ar… read more
The Ultimate Tri Challenge
1 June 2011 — Five weeks of training done. Five to go! How are you feeling? Strong and relaxed? You should be! The next four weeks is when you need to FOCUS on your… read more
Sand Warriors
1 June 2011 — Put Aimee Faulmann and Ryle De Morny next to each other and you have quite some contrast. Aimee is a petite 17-year-old currently busy with Grade 12 at… read more