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TRAIL RUNNING ( continued )
RUN CREWS

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Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : No Tears on the Salt Pans
It ’ s not often that my trail running misadventures begin at home , before the race has even started , but that is exactly what happened before the Salt Pans Ultra in September . – BY CARLA FARINA

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TRACK & FIELD

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CROSS-TRAINING

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Run Boss Run Crew
The Run Boss Run Crew has been going since 2022 in the Durban area , and we spoke to co-founder Craig Woods about how it all started , and grew into something much , much bigger .
Called to Coaching
Some 30 years after being inspired by his older brother ’ s Olympic success , coach Samuel Sepeng is guiding his own athletes to the Olympics . – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT with SEAN FALCONER
Icing on the Curro Cake
An Olympic Medal , two World Titles , an SA Record , and now a World Record … that ’ s what the Curro Hazeldean athletics squad has brought home in an incredible year for the school . – BY SEAN FALCONER
A Life-changing Decision
Lida Versfeld ’ s story about finding a new family , and new purpose , in HYROX , shows that it really is for everyone … and everyone has a different story and reason why . – COMPILED BY CAMERON CLEAVER
LIVE WELL ( continued )

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CONTENTS
Body Science : Kick Ankle Pain to the Curb
Nobody likes or wants ankle pain , so here is a strength coach ’ s guide for runners to strengthen and stabilise your ankles and ensure painfree running . – BY JURGENS GROBLER
Nutrition : Get Going With Great Granola
This tasty , healthy and energising breakfast recipe for granola will put some serious fuel in your tank and rev up your running engine . – BY ANN ASHWORTH
Mental Wellness : Discovering Self Through Challenges
The Misogi Method is all about the pursuit of personal growth and mental fortitude . Here ’ s the science behind it , and how you can integrate it into your life for transformative results . – BY GLEN ROSS
Relationships : Healthy Relationships Take Effort
We tend to get caught up in the romantic notion of living “ happily ever after ,” but we seldom stop and really look at the key contributing factors to a healthy relationship . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
Adventure : Achieving Peak Performance
When it comes to peak performance , be it in the workplace or your sport , here are a few things to strive for or build into your planning and strategy . – BY ERIK VERMEULEN
Personal Safety : Fit or Unfit to Fight
I often get asked whether you need to be fit in order to be able to fight , but in my opinion , that ’ s the wrong question to be asking . Let me explain why . – BY MARK GROBBELAAR
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Training : Marathon Recovery Essentials
South African runners eat marathons for breakfast , but to get the most out of your performance , it ’ s important to give yourself some down-time after conquering the 42km distance . – BY RAY ORCHISON
COOLING DOWN

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Running Relationships
Whether it ’ s a relationship with a ‘ significant other ,’ your training partners or fellow runners , or with running itself , this sport lends itself to some great humour around relationships . – COMPILED BY SEAN FALCONER
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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Regulars : Ann Ashworth , Candice De Mendonca , Carla Lea Farina , Erik Vermeulen , Glen Ross , Jurgens Grobler , Manfred Seidler , Mark Grobbelaar , Norrie Williamson , Paula Quinsee , Riël Hauman , Ray Orchison , Richard Laskey , Roxanne Martin , Sean Falconer , Stuart Mann , Tanika Laskey Guest Writers : Cameron Cleaver , Caroline Malan , Coreen Walstra , Craig Woods , Jacky McClean , Lida Versfeld , SPAR Women ’ s Challenge Series , Stephen Granger , Tathe Msimango , Wilhelm De Swardt
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