Modern Athlete Mag Issue 155 MA_Issue 155 | Page 3

CONTENTS
C o l u m n
TRAIL RUNNING ( continued )
WALKING

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Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Comet Burning Bright
This column is dedicated to the memory of my best friend and partner-in-crime , Comet , to honour and remember the companionship he brought to me and so many other people . – BY CARLA FARINA

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Running with the Inca
I have taken part in events in many different countries , including a marathon on the Inca Trail in Peru , finishing at the majestic Machu Picchu , which ranks as one of the highlights of my running career . – BY SCOTT McIVOR
Walk this Way : Munga Mentality
One race can change your life … These were the words my husband , Armin , proclaimed after cycling the Munga earlier in December , and that gave me food for thought . – BY ZELDA BOTHA
LIVE WELL

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Training : Holiday Maintenance
Going on holiday does not mean you have to stop training or lose your fitness , so use these handy tips and workouts to keep your legs ticking over this December , and hit the road running in January . – BY RAY ORCHISON
Nutrition : New Year , New Health
With new goals set for your running , it ’ s the best time to refocus on what you ’ re putting into your body . Make a positive start to 2023 with some crucial DO ’ s for weight loss and health .
Mental Health : Friends Forever ?
Friendships can be for a season , or a lifetime . Going through a friendship break-up can be as equally traumatic as a romantic relationship break-up and hard to get over . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
Body Science : Bright Outlook
As a runner , you need to be careful of getting too much sun , but running in the sun also does your body good , if you get the right amount … and it can even help you run faster and further . – BY SEAN FALCONER
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MULTIPSORT

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Solo 70.3 for Education
I would like my 70.3 tri training and racing to have more purpose and meaning than just the satisfaction of completing a race , so I married my two passions , triathlon and education . – BY CARLA ANNAS
Modern Athletes All
When we talk about ‘ modern athletes ,’ I think we need to cast the net a bit wider than just the usual suspects , because it ’ s true what they say , that it ’ s never too late to start . – BY PETER ROOS
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TRIED & TESTED

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RACE CALENDAR

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How Soft is Soft ?
With tag lines such as “ soft as silk ” and “ our softest fabric , for your toughest workouts ,” Under Armour ’ s Meridian range is designed for intense training sessions , but comfortable enough to wear all day . – BY ROXANNE MARTIN
Make Your Racing Plans
South African athletes are blessed with an incredible number of running events , so check out SA ’ s most complete running calendar and then get your entries in , all right here ! – COMPILED BY NICOLE HAYES
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TRACK & FIELD

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Sport Man Says : Middle Distance Miss
Qualifying in the middle distances for the 2023 World Athletics Championships , in Hungary in August , has never been harder for South African athletes . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER
COOLING DOWN

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Nothing Beats a Good Laugh
Runners are known for their great sense of humour , so it ’ s no surprise that the internet is full of running jokes and memes , and we love sharing a few that really tickled our funny bone ! – COMPILED BY SEAN FALCONER
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