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Choosing hard right over easy left
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Fundamental fuel and post-workout pints
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High on caffeine and bad decisions, Rory talks himself into an undercooked, rain-soaked marathon and discovers that sometimes the slowest finish can feel like the biggest win. |
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Get ready for some myth-busting and high-performance hacks from the woman who knows exactly what should be on your plate to get you to the podium – Jo-Ané du Plessis. |
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Don ' t let the Easter Bunny steal your gains
Nutritionist and personal trainer Candice De Mendonça tells us how you don ' t have to choose between enjoying Easter and maintaining your hard-earned progress.
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Magnificent March
Check out some of the exciting events to look forward to this March …
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Captain ' s column
SPAR Proteas netball captain Khanyisa Chawane gives us the inside scoop on her team’ s recent massive series victory over England.
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The big to-do list
Here’ s a checklist of athlete admin you’ ve probably been ignoring since January( and why it matters more than you think)…
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The Economy Workout: How to reduce energy leak
Jurgens Grobler tells us how most runners think running economy is something you’ re born with. In reality, it’ s something you leak. Here’ s a workout to reduce that leak.
Your monthly column with The Rope Runner
Some athletes run for medals. Some run for time. Marissa runs for people who are running out of options
Stronger together
Let’ s rewind to 2022. Freshly amputated, my doctor suggested in-patient rehab and my immediate response was:“ No thanks!”
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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS: Candice De Mendonça, Erin Lazarus, Firdose Moonda, Jurgens Grobler, Karien Jonckheere, Khanyisa Chawane, Marissa Groenewald, Mark Etheridge, Rory Petzer.
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The 1km promise that stuck
A health scare spurred him into action, now Kyle the Big Runner is inspiring others to do the same.
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