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Couch Potato to Marathoner
12 July 2017 — I am a lazy person by nature. I once did a personality test and it revealed that my motto should be “Why stand when you can sit, and why sit when you can… read more
Paris or Bust
12 July 2017 — Nicky van der Westhuizen’s extraordinary journey to the 2017 Paris Marathon, via the Modern Athlete 9to5 Programme, is an inspiring story that defies medi… read more
Triple Green at Last
12 July 2017 — Having been unable to complete the 2016 Comrades when aiming for her 30th (and final) medal, 1991 women’s winner Tilda Tearle returned in 2017 for another… read more
Run, FatBoy, Run!
12 July 2017 — When Mark Joubert was dared to run the 2017 Comrades Marathon by his closest mates, they didn’t think he would do it, but he proved them very wrong. Of co… read more
Laboratory suspension will not compromise testing – SAIDS
4 July 2017 — The fight against doping in sport will continue to be robust in spite of full accreditation again being withheld from the local laboratory which does testing, s… read more
Ryan Sandes wins the 2017 Western States 100miler
25 June 2017 — The Western States Endurance Run, known commonly as the Western States 100, is a 100-mile (161 km) ultramarathon that takes place on trails in California’s Sier… read more
Discovery Vitality announces the inaugural Discovery Vitality Run Series
22 June 2017 — Discovery Vitality is proud to announce the launch of a brand new venture in partnership with four of Johannesburg’s most established running clubs – the Di… read more
#RideForALocal says Knysna Cycle Tour!
22 June 2017 — The Momentum Knysna Cycle Tour is going ahead despite the recent devastating fires and will celebrate its 30th year with exciting new routes & rides! Marketi… read more
Behind The Helmet – The Lion
21 June 2017 — His remarkable achievements include completing the Seven Summits Challenge (climbing the highest peak on each continent, including two Everest summits), Trekkin… read more
Bouncing Back
21 June 2017 — I was over the moon when the doctor gave me the green light to start training again, having not been able to run for almost a year because of my hip surgery and… read more