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Nedbank running club fields most competitive Comrades field to date
1 June 2024 — The Nedbank running club’s famous green Nike vests have dominated running events around the country, and even more so, the Comrades Marathon, dubbed the ultimate human race. 2024 is no different and at this years Comrades Marathon, the club has a recor …… read more
From spectator to potential Olympian: Wayde’s sister Kayla is poised for Paris
28 May 2024 — By Karien Jonckheere Kayla Swarts was just 13 years old when she sat trackside as her brother, Wayde van Niekerk, stormed to a new 400m world record on his way to Olympic gold in Rio. Little could she imagine that eight years later she’d be on the brin …… read more
Ask Yourself Why… Not the Way to Win!
28 May 2024 — The rules around pacing in road running – be it legal or illegal – have once again featured in the news, thanks to an apparently rigged race in Beijing, China this April. – By Norrie Williamson… read more
Trail (Mis)Adventures: Lost & Found Pirates
28 May 2024 — The golden rule of trail running (with me) is simple: Do not, under any circumstances, follow me. Trust me, it simply won’t end well, as the Scurvy Sea Dogs recently found out! – By Carla Farina … read more
Sport Man Says: Olympic Lustre Lost?
28 May 2024 — The frustrating case of SA’s Elroy Gelant missing out on qualifying to run the marathon at the Paris Olympics in August has left a sour taste in my mouth. – By Manfred Seidler… read more
You Take it From Here
28 May 2024 — It doesn’t matter how many times we get selected to do pacesetting duties at the big races, it is always special. From the moment we apply to pace one of these races, to when we get selected, through the training and planning to the start, the actual p …… read more
The Late Bloomer
28 May 2024 — Despite only starting to take his running more seriously two years ago, Thabang Mathebula is on top of the world as he keeps getting better thanks to the hard work he puts into training, accompanied by the brilliant job done by his coach. – By Tathe Ms …… read more
Drakensberg Delight
28 May 2024 — With a new race base and tweaks to the race routes, the 2024 Ultra-Trail Drakensberg delivered another masterpiece, with the majestic Maloti-Drakensberg Mountains once again providing the perfect backdrop for an epic running adventure. – By Becky Leigh …… read more
Feeling Rejuvenated
28 May 2024 — After an incredible nine months of seeming to have found a new gear in his already long and impressive running career, and setting new personal bests from 10km to the marathon, Elroy Gelant is feeling more confident than ever that he can add still more …… read more
Running To Coffee – Pretoria Edition
24 May 2024 — Uniting Passion for Running and Community: The Story of Running To Coffee Hey, fellow runners and enthusiasts! My name is Amish Kooverjee, and I’m thrilled to share the journey of Running To Coffee.. What began as a simple desire to blend my love for …… read more