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CONTENTS
C o l u m n
TRAIL RUNNING ( continued )
WALKING

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Here ’ s to the Next 10 Years
Lions delaying the start , whale sightings on the coast , curious giraffes and pre-event briefings in Zulu ... This November , parkrun South Africa turned 10 , and parkrun South Africa President Bruce Fordyce talks us through the growth of parkrun across a country that now boasts over 200 venues .

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Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Trail Bliss in My Backyard
If there is one big misconception , it ’ s that us Joburgers have no amazing trails to run , but this month I want to tell you about one of the best trail races I have done to date , right in the heart of sunny Johannesburg . – BY CARLA FARINA
Brakpan and Back
It was all John F Kennedy ’ s fault that I tried to walk from Joburg to Brakpan nearly 60 years ago during my student days , but what a memorable trip it turned out to be . – BY JANE BRAMLEY
Walk this Way : Expert Advice Part 1 : Fuelling Your Body
They say you should learn from your mistakes , and by sharing some of my experiences with you , I hope to teach you all a few extra racewalking lessons I wish I had known when I started out . – BY ZELDA BOTHA
LIVE WELL SECTION

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Do You Really Eat All That ?
It seems I get asked the same thing over and over : “ Jo , do you really eat all that ? Then why aren ’ t you … ummm … fat ?” I ’ ve literally taken to responding with answers like , “ Yes , Susan , I do eat all of that . And no , Susan , I ’ m not fat .” – BY JO HILL
Workout Time
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Here ’ s a simple but effective full body workout that just requires two small weights , with various exercises complete in 2 to 4 rounds of each circuit . – BY LOGAN COLEMAN
Sign Up With a Coach
Are you looking at growing yourself on a personal , professional or sporting level ? Including a coach or mentor into your life may be the very best thing you do for yourself in 2022 . – BY KARYN COWAN
Is Your Relationship in a Pocket ?
Pocketing in a relationship is a term used to describe where the person you ’ re dating avoids or hesitates to introduce you to their friends , family or other people they know , despite the fact that you ’ ve been going out for a while . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
C o l u m n
TRIED & TESTED

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COOLING DOWN

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Best Trisuit I ’ ve Ever Used !
I already knew the great reputation of 2XU products , but I was still blown away by the new 2XU Compression Full Zip Sleeved Trisuit . Here ’ s what I found after putting it through its paces , in swim , bike and run tests . – BY ALISTAIR CRONK
Bon Voyage !
Given my positive reviews of PUMA ’ s Nitro road shoes , I was keen to try out the new PUMA Voyage Nitro trail shoe , and other than a slightly tight fit , I really enjoyed the experience . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Nothing Beats a Good Laugh
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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Guest Writers : Alistair Cronk , Arnold Geerdts , Blanche Moila , Carli-Ann Smith , Clinton van Thunder , Damian Will , Jane Bramley , Johardt van Heerden , Kara Goucher , Kobus Mentz , Lisa Michelli MacKenzie , Ray Orchison , Shafeeqah Gordon , Sue Ullyett , Toni McCann , Wellington Mpofu , Wes Botton , William Douglas
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