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Hard as Nails!
1 March 2010 — He was given many nicknames over the years: Yster Bester, the Iron Man, Ultraman and Comrade Nick. But one thing is for sure – Nick Bester’… read more
40 Years on the Run
1 March 2010 — This January Derick Marcisz of Jeppe Quondam Athletics Club in Johannesburg celebrated 40 incredible years of being a runner, during which he has raced… read more
Powerman, Ironman, Superman!
1 March 2010 — It was his fourth duathlon race ever and all the big sporting names were there. He left his bike, which he had borrowed from a friend, in the transitio… read more
Running the Big Five
1 March 2010 — Most of us have watched the Boston, Chicago, New York, London and Berlin marathons on television, taking in the historic sights and great scenery of so… read more
A Winning Attitude
1 March 2010 — He finished sixth in the 1500m at the 2008 Olympics and many thought he would bring home a medal from the 2009 World Champs, but those dreams were shat… read more
Nothing is Impossible
1 March 2010 — Like any new dad, he dreamt of playing sport with his son one day. But when Kevin Garwood’s baby was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, he abandoned… read more
Have Your Say
1 March 2010 — We runners and walkers in the Johannesburg/Pretoria area are extremely fortunate in being able to participate in a road race in one or both cities virt… read more
The time of my life in Gibraltar… and a PB!
1 March 2010 — The International Association of Ultra Runners’ 50km Trophy Final was held in Gibraltar at the end of October 2009. It is the culmination of a se… read more
The Big Day
1 March 2010 — This year the Winelands Marathon & Half Marathon attracted record crowds. The marathon also incorporated the fi rst joint provincial marathon c… read more