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TRAIL RUNNING SECTION
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40 Ready to Roar Again

Known in trail running circles as ‘ The Lion King ’ because of his indomitable spirit , Siviwe Nkombi has had to rely heavily on that spirit not only to overcome the challenges he has faced in his running career , but even more so in recent months , when the COVID-19 pandemic has robbed him off his normal income from racing . – BY SEAN FALCONER

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TRACK & FIELD SECTION

48 Early Days

Traditionally , the month of January is part of what is considered the off-season in South African track and field , with most athletes still building up to the upcoming season . However , through the years there have nevertheless been some remarkable performances in the first month of the year . – BY RIËL HAUMAN , DEWALD STEYN & SEAN FALCONER
Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Go Out and Explore
Happy 2021 to my trail running family , this first edition of Trail MisAdventures for the year is going back to the routes of trail running , and why you should all try trail if you have not yet done so . – BY CARLA FARINA
MULTISPORT & CYCLING SECTION

44 Three Challenges in One Day

In December , ultra-runner and Ironman triathlete Lee Schoombie set out to tackle the Carlstrong Extreme Challenge : Racing For Recovery , an incredible ultra-distance multisport challenge that he came up with during a morning run . But there was much more to it than just the challenge of taking on three of Cape Town ’ s most iconic sporting events in one day . – BY SEAN FALCONER
LIVE WELL SECTION

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Goal-setting in 2021
I have spent so many years setting New Year ’ s resolutions , only to forget about them by February , so I spent some time thinking about why I struggle to stick to these goals that I set for myself . – BY JO HILL
It ’ s Shoulders Day
Having strong shoulders offers many benefits . Apart from giving shape and definition to your arms , they also contribute to you being a more efficient and faster runner . – BY JANICE PONDICAS
3 Key Skills You ’ ll Need in 2021
Last year was supposed to be the year of # 20plenty in 2020 . Now , this year , let it be the year of # 20won , as we hope to win the war against the COVID virus . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
Start Your healthy Meal Plan
It ’ s a new year and many people will have made getting in shape one of their New Year ’ s resolutions . However , one thing I have learnt over the years is that fitness is a lifestyle , not a quickfix . – BY NICK ROBERT
Be Kind to your Tummy
Does it feel like your gut is also in lockdown ? Abdominal massage will help with alleviating constipation , anxiety held in the stomach , and tension in the solar plexus . Here ’ s what you need to know . – BY KARYN COWAN
High intensity Interval Training
ISSUE 137 JANUARY 2021 / www . modernathlete . co . za
Here ’ s a satisfying workout that requires no equipment . Do each exercise for 30 seconds straight after each other , and do three to five rounds of the set , with two minutes ’ rest between each round . – BY LOGAN COLEMAN
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WALKING SECTION
Walk This Way : New Year ,

49 Same ( But Better ) Me

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The double-20 year is now over , and for most it seemed almost like a sigh of relief when the clock struck midnight . Now It ’ s a new year , and I am sure many of us hope that this will be a better year than the last one . – BY ANEL OOSTHUIZEN
COOLING DOWN

50 A Running Joke …

Runners are known for their great sense of humour , so it ’ s no surprise that the internet is full of running jokes and memes , and we decided to share a few that really tickled our funny bone ! – BY SEAN FALCONER
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