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44 One # HellOfaRun

“ Running Skyrun is life-changing .” The first time we heard K-Way Skyrun race organiser Adrian Saffy utter those words , we weren ’ t convinced . So what exactly did he mean ? We looked it up … metamorphic , transformative , liberating and mind-blowing . What on earth were we letting ourselves in for ? – BY ED JARDIM & RIAAN BARNARD

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WALKING SECTION

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TRACK & FIELD SECTION

56 The Speed Kings

Check out some of the latest news to come out of the South African Track and Field scene , with the focus this month on the men ’ s 100m sprinters , where hopes are high of our relay team bringing home a medal later this year . – BY WILHELM DE SWART & SEAN FALCONER
Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : The Trails are Calling
I have received a number of requests to write about the cool places in Gauteng to get some trail time in . We don ’ t have gorgeous mountains and beaches , but we do have an amazing trail community that makes the most of what is around us . – BY CARLA FARINA

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Walking a Unique Winelands Path
For the past decade , race walker Denzel Swarts has broken the proverbial mould in the wine industry , proving that a son of farmworkers can work his way up to becoming owner of his own wine brand , and he can pay it forward by helping others in the farming community to follow in his footsteps . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Walk This Way : Nature is Always Calling
There is just something about being surrounded by trees , listening to a river flowing and birds singing all around that makes me absolutely love being outside . And it is part of the motivation for my change of focus in training . – BY ANEL OOSTHUIZEN
MULTISPORT & CYCLING SECTION

58 Matters of the Heart

When Nick Quenet blacked out during the 2016 World Triathlon Grand Final in Mexico , he put it down to the heat and 90 % humidity . After all , he was young and supremely fit , and well on his way to someday competing on the pro triathlon circuit . However , it was just the start of a harrowing medical experience that appeared to have robbed him of that sporting future . – BY SEAN FALCONER
LIVE WELL SECTION

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Biceps and Triceps
A strong upper body will power you through tough workouts and races , while helping you maintain good form as you train to boost your endurance . – BY JANICE PONDICAS
Why Do I Feel so Lost ?
If you have been feeling lost lately , out of sorts , not quite yourself , or like a lone survivor on an island in the middle of nowhere , you are not alone . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
It ’ s OK to Have a Drink
Many believe that drinking and training don ’ t go together , but is that really so ? I ’ ve been asked this question more times than I can count , so I thought it was about time I address it . – BY JO HILL
Navigating Anxiety
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that prevents us from getting things done or being happy , but there are some relatively simple ways to overcome the problem . – BY KARYN COWAN
Supplementation Made Simple
It is important to understand the value of supplementation , and the value certain products bring to your gameplan when it comes to performance , endurance and recovery . – BY NICK ROBERT
No-equipment Full Body Workout !
You can try this awesome workout anywhere , any time , for a quick-burner . Complete each exercise for one minute straight after each other four times ! – BY LOGAN COLEMAN
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Fresh , Foamy and Fantastic
Having loved previous shoes from New Balance ’ s Fresh Foam range , I thoroughly enjoyed running in the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v11 . Great cushioning , great fit , great looks … in short , another great shoe – BY SEAN FALCONER
ISSUE 138 FEBRUARY 2021 / www . modernathlete . co . za
COOLING DOWN

63 More Running Jokes …

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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