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Up for the Challenge
9 July 2024 — Ryan Sandes is rightfully considered a legend of SA ultra-distance trail running, and now he’s thinking of tackling even longer distances in the near future, but first he has unfinished business in France. – By Sean Falconer … read more
Dreaming of a Sub-28
9 July 2024 — After shift his focus from running marathons and ultras down to 10km, Bongelani Mkhwanazi has become one of the country’s fastest and most consistent performers. – By Tathe Msimango with Sean Falconer… read more
OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIAN ATHLETES LAUDED AT SPAR GRAND PRIX JOBURG LAUNCH
5 July 2024 — Johannesburg, Gauteng , South Africa: Calling all women of Jozi! SPAR is proud to announce the launch of the iconic SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi, returning to paint the streets of Johannesburg peach on 06 October 2024. This launch event marks the kick-o …… read more
HUAWEI Changes the Smart Watch Game!
2 July 2024 — Having been a fan of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT series, I was incredibly excited to try out the new WATCH FIT 3. The marketing around the watch promised something truly special, and I can honestly say they weren’t lying. This is a game changer! Review by Rox …… read more
Ann Ashworth gets the boot
28 June 2024 — It should have been a triumphant celebration of a job well done – but instead, Comrades Marathon Race & Operations Manager Ann Ashworth has left the organisation, alleging that a smear campaign was mounted against her. We chat to Ann, and get her s …… read more
Not-so-delusional Maseti set to break new ground for SA cycling in Paris
26 June 2024 — By Karien Jonckheere Miyanda Maseti wants to be an Olympic champion. She already knew that when, as a plucky seven-year-old, she watched two-time Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya on TV. “If somebody told me then that I would be an Olympian, I woul …… read more
Trail (Mis)Adventures: Playing in the Pondo Mud
25 June 2024 — Ever heard that song, “Splish, splash, I was taking a bath?” Well, at the Pondo Ultra, the lyrics should have been, “Splish, splash, I was taking a mud bath!” – By Carla Farina … read more
Badass Babies!
25 June 2024 — The third edition of the Spartan Baby Badass Ultra (SBBU) took place in Johannesburg in April, with runners taking on this incredible challenge to earn the right to call themselves Spartan Babies! – By Rob Riccardi … read more
Sport Man Says: A Job Done Well
25 June 2024 — The organising team behind the 2024 Comrades Marathon may not have put on a perfect event, but they deserve praise for a really good effort that included innovative and exciting initiatives. – By Manfred Seidler… read more
Debut with a Silver Lining
25 June 2024 — From reunions in the loo queue, to hallucinating about forgetting to pull her pants back up after another loo stop at 65 kays, this is the entertaining story of René Kalmer’s successful Comrades Marathon debut. – By Sean Falconer… read more