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What a comeback!
8 July 2021 — Every runner dreams of having that perfect race, when you feel like you could run all day. For Irvette van Zyl, 23 May was one of those days, and it brought her an unexpected new IAU 50km World Record. Not just because she was supposed to withdraw afte …… read more
Tokyo tickets booked
7 July 2021 — Check out some of the latest news to come out of the South African Track and Field scene, with a number of athletes hitting the qualifying marks and adding their names to the team list for the Tokyo Olympics in July-August, including Wenda Nel, Gif Leo …… read more
Never stop moving!
6 July 2021 — Even though I grew up poor and didn’t have it all, even after 12 operations and working full-time to provide for my children, running has saved me and my family! It has taught me to never give up, to be stronger, to be grateful for every breath I take. …… read more
Nick Knows Best!
28 June 2021 — Nick Bester is a celebrated running coach in South Africa, having worked with some of our most successful runners, including Olympic hopefuls Gerda Steyn and Irvette van Zyl. THIRSTI Water recently caught up with Nick to get his insights into how runne …… read more
Wayde van Niekerk Plans for Tokyo
15 June 2021 — An injury scare hasn’t slowed down Olympic Champ, Double World Champ and Record Holder in the 400m, Wayde van Niekerk, who remains upbeat about qualifying for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Currently in the USA working with new coach Lance, Wayde is putt …… read more
Support on the Long Road!
15 June 2021 — When a runner has a dream to use his running to help those in need, it should come as no surprise when his running community rallies to support him. Even if it means running 400km from Pretoria to Makhado. – By Kenneth Mookeng… read more
Ann Breaks Record on Trail Debut!
15 June 2021 — In April, former Comrades Marathon winner Ann Ashworth literally dived in at the deep end when she tackled her first technical trail race at the Ultra-Trail Drakensberg, and in spite of the challenges posed by altitude, nutrition, gear and navigation, …… read more
Train with Trusted Trojan
9 June 2021 — Introducing the brand-new Trojan Supplement Range, available in Makro stores nationwide! As your trusted health and fitness brand, they have listened to your requests, and they have delivered! The NEW Trojan supplement range is scientifically formulate …… read more
Human Performance. Multiplied
4 June 2021 — Ares Group Acquires the ‘Punk Rockers’ of the Performance World For those who aren’t submerged in the supernova whirlwind that is the ‘Tri Life’ you may ask yourself what is the 2XU hype all about and how does it impact the world of sports product offe …… read more