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Trail Convert
1 July 2011 — The Goretex Trans-Alpine Run is an eight-day stage race that covers 260km, starting in Germany, crossing through Austria and ending in Italy. It is con… read more
Non-talking Newby
1 July 2011 — I’m in training for the Two Oceans Half Marathon, which will be my first 21km. The training is on track, been running every day, very proud of my… read more
A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES
1 July 2011 — The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) light, a form of electromagnetic radiation, in the UVA (long wave), UVB (medium wave), and UVC (short wave) bands. The E… read more
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