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Dreaming of the Desert

12 October 2017 — The Marathon Des Sables has been called “The Toughest Foot Race on Earth,” which is not surprising, given that it’s a 250km, six-stage race th… read more

Columns
Sign Me Up (Again)

27 September 2017 — Having used the Modern Athlete DARE TO TRI Programme to go from being a tri novice at Bela Bela to a good Ironman finish in PE of 13:29:50, Jason Edgecomb says… read more

Features
Leave a Legacy

27 September 2017 — Running develops character. The tough, painful parts of it make us stronger runners, and stronger people, in general. So I find it strange that athletics, and r… read more

Features
It’s a Guy Thing

27 September 2017 — From the first time I met Troy Murray and Werner Nel, they were inseparable. I remember when they arrived in front of me after doing their initial 1km time tria… read more




Features
Braver Than I Believed

27 September 2017 — We runners sometimes think that our running fitness will see us through any physical challenge, but sometimes we learn the hard way that skill and experience on… read more

Racing
New Pacing for New PB’s

27 September 2017 — If you’re getting older and think your days of posting new PB’s are behind you, a simple change to your training pace can set you back on the road t… read more

Features
Feeling Inspired

27 September 2017 — Fallon Finlayson is a 31-year-old graphic designer now based in Somerset West in the Cape, who lives by two motivational sayings: My only fear is not trying, an… read more

Features
Rubbed Up the Wrong Way

27 September 2017 — Adapting to a new medical condition this year has not stopped me from pursuing my passion for running. – BY JACKIE HENRICK Running wasn’t alway… read more

News
Comrades 2018 Entry Cap increased to 21,500

21 September 2017 — With the original entry cap of 20-thousand for the 2018 Comrades Marathon having been reached last night, due to unprecedented demand, the Comrades Marathon Ass… read more

Columns
Legend of the Riddler

13 September 2017 — In his competitive days, Alec Riddle was known as the Riddler, whereas these days he is better known as the ‘Eye in the Sky,’ hovering above the lea… read more

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