Modern Athlete Magazine 173 October 2024 | Page 3

CONTENTS
C o l u m n
TRACK & FIELD
GEAR

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CROSS-TRAINING
LIVE WELL
Asking the Question : Pros and Cons of Plates
There are great benefits to be gained by running in plated shoes , but there can also be negatives if the shoes are not used in the right way , at the right time . – BY NORRIE WILLIAMSON

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Show-stealing Run
Hurdler Matodzi Ndou ’ s new SA Record at the Curro Podium Athletics North meeting has him leading the way for the next generation of emerging SA track and field stars . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Superstars and Surprises
The 2024 Wanda Diamond League recently ended with a grand finale in Belgium , and news that the world ’ s top athletes will have even more to race for in 2025 . – BY WORLD ATHLETICS
Unprecedented Success !
HYROX made a powerful debut in South Africa at HYROX Cape Town in September , delivering a record-breaking event that drew in many athletes and spectators from across the country and beyond .
Keep Working !
The Cape Town HYROX Race has come and gone , but there is still so much to train for as more events are being lined up around South Africa in coming months . – BY CAMERON CLEAVER

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Training : Knock Out Knee Pain
Knee pain is the bane of runners everywhere , so here is a strength coach ’ s guide for runners to cure knee pain . – BY JURGENS GROBLER
LIVE WELL ( continued )

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COOLING DOWN

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Training : Take the Stairs
There are a number of benefits that you will enjoy by adding some running on stairs to your training routine . – BY RAY ORCHISON
Nutrition : Flapjacks to Make You Fly
Try this tasty , healthy and energising breakfast recipe for flapjacks that will power your running . – BY ANN ASHWORTH
Mental Wellness : Stronger Brain , Better Life
All thoughts , emotions and actions originate from the brain , so when our brain works optimally , so does our life . – BY GLEN ROSS
Relationships : Healthy Work Ways
Dealing with toxic environments and symptoms of burnout by prioritising mental health should be your priority . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
Adventure : Life-changing Adventures
Whether you ’ re a mountain climber or social hiker , heading outdoors is wonderful way to improve your life . – BY ERIK VERMEULEN
Personal Safety : It ’ s all About Positioning
There are many things we can do to keep ourselves safe , including not going where you know you should not be ! – BY MARK GROBBELAAR
Run Done , Time to Eat !
Running and eating go hand-in-hand , and running can make you very , very hungry … so it ’ s no surprise that so much running humour includes talk of eating ! – COMPILED BY SEAN FALCONER
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