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Spartan Baby Badass Ultra (“SBBU”) 2025
3 June 2025 — Picture 56 runners taking on the challenge of their lives: a 100km or 100 mile (just over 160 km) challenge to be completed in 24 hours. It seems a little mad doesn’t it? Well, this is the fourth time the SBBU has taken place, and they are just getting …… read more
Rising from the rubble: the Darren Thomas Story
3 June 2025 — From Springbok dreams to spinal injury — and finding strength in the struggle. Darren Thomas has been through many struggles and trials. But, as our Roving Cow Richard Laskey reports, Darren has come out the other side.… read more
Arizona ultra offers Ryan Sandes his toughest challenge yet!
20 May 2025 — Red Bull athlete and world-renowned ultra-runner Ryan Sandes took on his toughest endurance challenge yet. The Cocodona 250, a 250-mile (400 km) non-stop trail race across Arizona in the US, took place from 5-10 May 2025. Roxanne Martin chatted to Ryan …… read more
Changing The World One Skip At A Time
20 May 2025 — Running a marathon is generally already quite challenging. But running one while skipping rope? That seems borderline crazy. But, in this industry, we have come across many a crazy runner so we’ve learned you should always delve a little deeper and get …… read more
Rolling with the Roving Cow: Grit, goggles, and a guide dog named Ginty
20 May 2025 — Kathleeen Amelia Flanagan was born with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The condition slowly narrows the field of vision: in layman’s terms, it’s like having permanent tunnel vision. Despite this she’s never been one to shy away from a challenge — including …… read more
Wild Frontiers Await: The Kruger2canyon Challenge
15 May 2025 — Calling all trail enthusiasts! The legendary Kruger2Canyon Challenge returns to the breathtaking landscapes of Hoedspruit from June 27-29, 2025, offering an adventure that combines majestic mountains with the raw beauty of African bushveld. Established …… read more
Should You Run a Marathon If You’re Sick or Just Getting Over the Flu?
15 May 2025 — Shoul Last month we debated whether or not to do away with race tees and medals to lower race costs. This month we offer two points of view on another big topic: should you run a marathon if you’re sick or just getting over the flu? We have all been th …… read more
Maluadzi dedicates Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K win to late mom on Mother’s Day
12 May 2025 — By Adnaan MohamedIn a touching tribute on Mother’s Day, Kabelo Maluadzi delivered a performance to remember, winning the 10th edition of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Cape Town 10K on Sunday. The 27-year-old from Alexandra stormed through the streets of the M …… read more
Undetected Hypertension Puts South Africans At Risk
12 May 2025 — This May Measurement Month, health experts are sounding the alarm on hypertension (HTN), a condition that affects billions worldwide yet remains dangerously underdiagnosed and undertreated1. Alarmingly, a recent study found that 74% of patients are una …… read more