Roving Cow Review: Running in the NewBalance 1080 v15
5 March 2026 — There’s something reassuring about a proper everyday running shoe. Not a flashy racing shoe, not something overly complicated, just a comfortable pair you can lace up and head out the door in. That’s exactly where the New Balance 1080 v15 fits in.I gav …… read more
Trade the treadmill for the open air: NPL’s FemmeFit Fest is back
5 March 2026 — On Saturday, 28 March 2026, hundreds of women will gather beneath the trees at Syringa Park, Avianto Estate, not for competition, but for something far more compelling: a shared commitment to strength, stamina and self-respect. FemmeFit Fest, hosted by …… read more
Road to 30: Eleven runners chase Triple Blue at Two Oceans 2026
3 March 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Longevity will take centre stage at the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon on 11 April 2026 when eleven seasoned campaigners line up with one goal in mind: a 30th finish and entry into the race’s prestigious Triple Blue Number Club …… read more
Wildschutt defends Gqeberha 10K crown despite challenges
1 March 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed In road running, even the best-laid pacing plans can unravel like a frayed shoelace. On Sunday morning in Nelson Mandela Bay, that is exactly what happened to Adriaan Wildschutt at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K. What was meant t …… read more
Wildschutt targets sub-27 milestone in Gqeberha
28 February 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed South African multiple record holder Adriaan Wildschutt will toe the line at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday morning determined to make history, while keeping his emotions in check. The US-based runner has spent an exten …… read more
Clearer Vision, Sharper Reactions: The Athletic Advantage
26 February 2026 — In elite sport, marginal gains often separate podium finishes from pack chasers. Training plans are fine-tuned, nutrition is measured to the gram and equipment is upgraded season after season. Vision, one of the most important performance tools, is fre …… read more
Kim Pain eyes rare 30th Two Oceans Ultra finish
26 February 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed When the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon (TTOM) gets underway on 11 April 2026, Kim Pain will line up as the only woman in the field chasing a 30th finish. At 59, the Jeppe Quondam Athletics Club stalwart is on the brink of earn …… read more
SPAR Grand Prix Celebrates 18 years as Stakes Rise for 2026
24 February 2026 — The SPAR Grand Prix has reached its 18th year, and like a seasoned marathoner hitting her stride, the series continues to quicken the tempo of women’s road running in South Africa. Staged across five legs of the SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge in Cape Town …… read more
Lions brace for Sharks’ attack at Ellis Park
20 February 2026 — When South African rivals meet in the United Rugby Championship, there is rarely a shortage of edge. Saturday’s clash between the Lions and the Sharks at Ellis Park (14:00 kick-off) carries added weight, with both sides chasing momentum for different r …… read more
PUMA Deviate NITRO™ 4: Roving Cow Approved
20 February 2026 — Road-tested in Bedfordview, cow-approvedBy Richard Laskey – Modern Athlete’s Roving CowThe PUMA Deviate NITRO 4 is built to be a proper all-rounder, not a full-on carbon- plated race weapon, but a fast, versatile daily trainer that can handle everythin …… read more