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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

Features
Ready for Stardom

13 September 2017 — Ten years ago, at the (then) IAAF World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, the South African team finished a lacklustre 22nd on the medal table. Fa… read more

Features
Should You Detox After Winter?

13 September 2017 — With spring here, we may get the urge to not only spring-clean our houses, but also our bodies. However, much as I support people making a positive change for t… read more




Columns
Older & Slower

13 September 2017 — Recently I spoke to a master’s runner who, over the last few years, had noticed a small but steady decline in his running pace, with his strides devolving… read more

Features
Stubbornly Steadfast

13 September 2017 — One of the most remarkable things about running is that it is a great leveller: You could just as easily find yourself running next to the CEO of an internation… read more

Features
Of Pics and Opinions

13 September 2017 — Running has many characters and personalities who bring flavour to the sport, and in the Cape Town running scene, one who stands out from the crowd is Moegsien… read more

Features
Danette’s Unique Treble

13 September 2017 — Winning a national title on the road is a fantastic achievement for an athlete. Winning a national title on trail is just as fantastic. Then you get the ultra-m… read more

Features
Helping the Next Generation

30 August 2017 — In the early 2000s, Hendrik De Villiers was one of SA’s leading sprint and Olympic distance triathletes, but his pro career was cut short by financial constra… read more

Racing
Superb September Spring Racing

30 August 2017 — South African runners are blessed with a terrific race calendar, with so many great races to do, so check out these events for the coming month, including road… read more

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