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WALKING SECTION
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There are many comparisons that can be drawn between the Rock ‘ n Roll movement , and the renegade rock-hoppers of trail running . However , while Rock ‘ n Roll was busy getting the non-conformist feet tapping in the late 40s , trail running as we know it today was , in fact , born as far back as 1904 ! – BY KIM STEPHENS & SEAN FALCONER
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It Started With a parkrun
Heart racing . Heavy breathing . Sweaty palms . Tangible anxious energy . Frantic ripples in your stomach . You know the signs … that you ’ re running too fast . My romantic journey with Brad began thanks to running , but things didn ’ t quite go as smoothly as I originally hoped . Thankfully , the opportunity to chat properly was eventually provided by parkrun . – BY BRON ERWEE
Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : The Do ’ s and Don ’ ts of Trail
There is finally a race going ahead , and obviously I just had to enter . So , to ‘ celebrate ’ my return to misadventures on the trails , here is a ‘ how to ’ guide … but a Carla version … So , actually , more an ‘ Idiot ’ s Guide ’ than a step-by-step manual to ensure a podium finish when running your next ultra-trail . – BY CARLA FARINA
Getting Back on Track
With Lockdown restrictions steadily being eased , SA ’ s elite-level athletes have stepped up their training and even begun competing again . With the goal of qualifying for the postponed 2021 Olympics in Tokyo , the athletes have more than enough motivation to put in the hard yards now , as these Tuks athletes are proving . – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT & SEAN FALCONER
48 Hours for Autism
Niel Thiart loves a challenge , especially if it entails running and pushing the boundaries , but even he was way out of his comfort zone when he tackled a 48-hour track run in Pretoria in August . Running to create awareness for autism , he had to dig deep to make it to the finish line . – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT SEAN FALCONER
When Saturday Mornings Become the Highlight of Your Week
As I took to the road recently for another glorious meeting up with fellow parkrunners , suitably masked and keeping our obligatory distance , I could not help but think how important these moments of meeting on a Saturday morning have become for me in our fifth month of lockdown and isolation . – BY DOREEN GOWANS
Walk This Way : Learning to Walk
I generally get asked a lot of questions about race walking , such as what is the right way to do things . I usually answer these questions by telling people about my own experiences , how I ’ ve dealt with situations , and how I ’ ve learnt through trial and error to do things that work for me . – BY ANEL OOSTHUIZEN
LIVE WELL SECTION
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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Getting Them Fit & Healthy
Meet Nick Robert , one of the seven new coaches and experts we ’ ve signed up to contribute to our new Live Well section . – BY SEAN FALCONER
1 Hour Holidays
Along with ample hydration , sufficient rest and fuelling nutrition , a sports massage may be what your body requires to bouncing back for the next workout . – BY KARYN COWAN
Enjoy Your ( Good ) Food !
I have seen many fad and extreme diets , but there are three important variable factors needed in order to create and adapt to sustainable change . – BY NICK ROBERT
Minimal Equipment Full Body Workout
Here ’ s a great workout that you can do , with minimal equipment – all you need is a set of dumbbells and a weight plate , or something similar . - BY LOGAN COLEMAN
That Silly Little Emotion Called Guilt
Most days I wake up enthusiastic and ready to tackle my day , but it has become harder and harder each day as we have tackled our extended lockdown . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
My Irrational Fear of the Scale
For many years , I let the scale define me , until I decided to compete in a sport that helped me focus on how much weight I was lifting , and not on what I looked like . – BY JO HILL
Work Those Legs !
This workout will target your quadriceps , hamstrings , glutes and calves , as well as your inner thighs , hip flexors and core , with a bit of cardio as well . - BY JANICE PONDICAS
Regulars : Anel Oosthuizen , Carla Lea Farina , Coach Parry , Janice Pondicas , Jo Hill , Karyn Cowan , Leanne Hall , Logan Coleman , Manfred Seidler , Nick Robert , Norrie Williamson , Paula Quinsee , PJ Moses , René Kalmer , Roxanne Martin , Sean Falconer , Stuart Mann , Tom Cottrell , Wayde Kennedy Guest Writers : Andy Davies , Arnold Geerdts , Bron Erwee , Doreen Gowans , John Michael Sterban , Kim Stephens , Mthobisi Sihluku , Wilhelm De Swardt
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