Modern Athlete Magazine 172 September 2024 | Page 3

CONTENTS
TRACK & FIELD
LIVE WELL

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On the Double !
The World Under-20 Champs in Peru proved a happy hunting ground for Team SA , particularly in the men ’ s sprints , where Olympian Bayanda Walaza joined a very select group of global superstars . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Raising the Bar
Athletics commentators have run out of words to describe just how good Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis is , as he continues to push the bar ever higher . – BY SEAN FALCONER with WORLD ATHLETICS
Sport Man Says : Lights , Camera , Action !
These days athletics has to compete in the world of entertainment , from film and television to concerts , fashion shows and anything else that entertains , and thus it must keep evolving . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER

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Training : Prioritise Plyometrics
Plyometric training will enhance your running performance and reduce your risk of injury , so here ’ s everything you need to know to get all the benefit s of plyometrics . – BY JURGENS GROBLER
Training : Avoiding Overtraining
Ever woken up with ‘ heavy legs ,’ but still forced yourself through a run ? You were probably suffering from overtraining , but the solution is simple . – BY RAY ORCHISON
Nutrition : Potato Power !
The mighty potato has always been an aid to endurance athletes , and it has more benefits than we realise . – BY CHRISTINE PETERS
Nutrition : Chocolate Power !
A bit of chocolate – in moderation – can actually help relieve the stress put on your body by the hard running miles . – BY CHRISTINE PETERS
LIVE WELL ( continued )

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CROSS-TRAINING
COOLING DOWN

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Mental Wellness : Unrealistic Expectations
In our pursuit of growth and achievement , we often strive for perfection , by setting high standards and placing pressure on ourselves , but every action will always have imperfections . – BY GLEN ROSS
Leadership : A Question of Culture
As a Behavioural Strategist , I often get asked about the mystical concept of company culture . The question is , what is it really , and why does it matter so much ? – BY ERIK VERMEULEN
Relationships : Friends Forever ?
Friendships can be for a season , or a lifetime , and going through a friendship break-up can be as equally traumatic as a romantic relationship break-up , and as hard to get over . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
Personal Safety : Good Habits Keep You Safer
There are many things we can do to keep ourselves safe , but these simple and easy to implement measures that you can do daily will go a long way to increase your personal safety . – BY MARK GROBBELAAR

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HYROX is Here !
With the Cape Town HYROX Race coming up on 21 September at the CTICC , there is still time to sign up to join the exciting ‘ World Series of Fitness Racing .’ – BY CAMERON CLEAVER
If the Shoe Fits …
There are so many great running shoes to choose from , and the tech can sometimes be a wee bit confusing ... No wonder there are so many jokes and funny comments about running shoes ! – COMPILED BY SEAN FALCONER
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