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In the Mag this Month
Welcome to the January edition . You can click on the page numbers below to go straight to the article of your choice .
WARMING UP
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The Ed ’ s Desk : Proud to be a Greenie
As somebody who has worked in the field of environmental conservation , I am proud to work alongside some really dedicated eco-warriors in the SA running community . – BY SEAN FALCONER
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Have Your Say
Support Oom Owen , Comrades broadcast ideas , tribute to Coach Hendrick , Jeppe fundraising , a dedicated photographer , Wendy ’ s birthday run and the Nike founder ’ s inspirational words .
Runner ’ s High
Each month we publish a great running pic of a great running place , and this month we ’ re in Somerset West . We ’ re always looking for contributions , so feel free send us your pic !
On the cover
Siviwe Nkombi on his way to second place in the 2019 Rhodes Dryland Traverse . Photograph by Zoon Cronje
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Green Runners
The natural environment is vitally important to all of us , but the way we live and the resources we use cause widespread damage to it , and even running can be destructive or damaging . Fortunately , there are dedicated people working to protect and conserve the environment , including a number of incredible people from within the running community . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Kalmer ’ s Corner : Back to Basics
With my second pregnancy , I stopped running ( or rather , shuffling ) at 28 weeks , but I was happy that I was able to keep running for almost three months longer than with my first pregnancy . – BY RENE KALMER
Out the Box : The First Step to Beating COVID
A greater lockdown level , the ban on alcohol together with the curfew have been seen to reduce the COVID-19 infection rates , but the ban on sporting events is actually the wrong way to go . – BY NORRIE WILLIAMSON
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JANUARY 2021 ISSUE 137
The Lion King
Siviwe Nkombi , Ready to Roar Again in 2021
First Step to Beating COVID
Why we Really Need to Start Racing Again
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Lee Schoombie
Tackling Three Iconic Cape Ultra Events In One Extreme Day !
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Green Runners
Part 1 of our Tribute to the Eco-warriors of South African Running
Wellness Tips to Kick-start 2021
450km for Their Hometown Kids
Mathebula Brothers Run to Mpumalanga
SA ’ s Biggest Running Publication
WIN Under Armour Shoes : Treasure Hunt Starts Page 1 4
ISSUE 137 JANUARY 2021 / www . modernathlete . co . za
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A Guiding Hand for the Youth
Much loved as a guide in the Kruger National Park , thanks to his humour and giving nature , Lennox Mathebula took that same lust for life with him as he joined his brother Themba in a fundraising charity run from Gauteng to Mpumalanga , to help the children of 10 schools in and around their hometown . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Running for Recovery
I recently read one of your Modern Athlete mailers , about the 702 Walk the Talk , and it took me back a few years to when I did the 30km a few times , and then the 21km thereafter , when the 30km was made defunct . That also led to me thinking back to my own running journey , and I decided to share my post-cancer Comrades story with you . – BY DESIREÉ FIRER
The Running Mann : Where the Hills Have No Names
I have some great memories of races in years gone by , and this month I ’ m taking another look at the Jackie Gibson Marathon of 2018 . This is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre of marathons ! – BY STUART MANN
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