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SPAR Women’s Challenge Back with a Bang
22 February 2023 — 70 000 runners are expected as the SPAR Women’s Challenge returns to capacity after the Covid restrictions Exciting changes to the prize money structure add new incentives for local athletes The SPAR Women’s Challenge series is back with a bang and ch …… read more
Mad About the Traverse
16 February 2023 — As a spectator at the Rhodes Dryland Traverse in 2021, I could already see why it is considered an aspirational, must-do, bucket-list event by many in the South African trail running community, and having ‘graduated’ to stage racing during 2022, I jump …… read more
The Running Mann: More Fees, Fewer Finishers
8 February 2023 — I am, unfortunately, still a grumpy old Running Mann, due to a persistent and lingering injury, which means no new race reports for now, but the time away from the road is giving me plenty of time to run statistics, so here is my 2022 Marathon Running …… read more
Trust Me, I can Do This
6 February 2023 — There was no fanfare when Zubayr Isaacs quietly crossed the finishline of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon last October in just under five and a half hours, but those who know his story will understand just how momentous his run was. And they will also un …… read more
What a Way to End the Year!
26 January 2023 — After two big wins in six weeks, Landie Greyling has shown that even with two young children and a business to look after, she can still hold her own as an elite trail runner.… read more
Chasing 10 Shillings
23 January 2023 — In 1959, the late Roy Kirkness tackled the Comrades Marathon to try win a bet, with minimal training. The question is, are today’s runners as tough as the runners in those early days? – By Karien Jonckheere… read more
A Promise to Andre
13 January 2023 — In March, Carte Blanche TV anchor Macfarlane Moleli will line up for his first full Ironman triathlon, to promote cyclist safety, and to live up to a promise he made to a good friend who was tragically killed earlier this year. – By Sean Falconer… read more
How the Cheating in the 2022 Comrades Marathon was Uncovered!
13 January 2023 — With plenty of to run Comrades statistics, most fall into the interesting and inspiring categories, but uncovering cheats at the world’s greatest ultra-marathon leaves a bad taste in my mouth. – By Stuart Mann… read more
Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Expands in 2023
28 November 2022 — After a fantastic 2022 season, which saw the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series back to near capacity attendance, title sponsor Absa together with Stillwater Sports, the organiser of South Africa’s award-winning road running series, are excited to welcome Gqebe …… read more
Learn How to Run Well Episode Two
28 November 2022 — In our second installment of Modern Athlete Live – Learn How to Run Well, brought to you by Traumeel®S, we did an easy-to-follow flow style class showing you how to warm up the body before you run! Aimed at getting key muscles ready to run and prevent …… read more