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TRACK & FIELD SECTION
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Raring to Race Again
Check out some of the latest news to come out of South African Track and Field , including Berend Koekemoer ’ s comeback and an update from the 4x100m men ’ s relay team after their first training camp . – BY WILHELM DE SWART & SEAN FALCONER
Sport Man Says : The Athletics Career Dilemma
A recent post on Facebook by one of South Africa ’ s former greats , Tebogo Masehla , lamented the fact that athletes should not rely on the sport of athletics as a long-term career , but should have a backup plan to fall back on . Many railed against Tebogo , saying that it is indeed possible to make a career out of the sport . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER
TRIED & TESTED

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Some Nitro Served on a Plate
The world ’ s elite athletes are all running in plated shoes these days , because very simply put , they make you faster , and if you have that same need for speed , you should give the PUMA Deviate Nitro a try . – BY SEAN FALCONER
More Boost for Your Buck
I have always said that you don ’ t get good or bad shoes , merely the right shoe for you , and the right shoe for me . And when it comes to the new adidas Ultraboost 21 , I think this could be a great running experience for you . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Out of the Box : The Great Plate Debate
Your next shoes could help you break all your previous best times , thanks to the plate technology many brands are now incorporating in their shoes , but is that real or fake improvement ? It ’ s a hotly debated topic ! – BY NORRIE WILLIAMSON
LIVE WELL SECTION

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What ’ s in a Label ?
Here ’ s what you need to know about nutritional labels on the food you buy in the store . – BY JO HILL
The Skill of Identifying Change
Being able to identify change is one of the most incredible skills any individual can have . – BY NICK ROBERT
Work Those Quads !
Who ’ s ready for a quad killer ? Then you should give this workout a try . – BY LOGAN COLEMAN
You ’ re More Than Your Job
Losing your job or income can be crippling , but there are ways to help yourself bounce back . –
BY PAULA QUINSEE
COOLING DOWN

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