Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 149 Feb. 2022 | Page 3

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CONTENTS
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TRACK & FIELD ( continued )
WALKING

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Double Bragging Rights for Menlopark
Menlopark were crowned SA ’ s best athletics school at the 2022 Twizza Super School Series National Final , as future stars of South African track and field show they ’ re ready to stap up to the next level ! – BY JACKY McCLEAN with SEAN FALCONER
Kalmer ’ s Corner : Track Tuesday
My goal for 2022 is getting my speed and strength back before going for the longer distances again . Therefore , my focus will be 10km and 21km races , and that means I am hitting the track again . – BY RENÉ KALMER
Wayne Considers 2-in-1
If his body allows it , Wayne Snyman might just do something that few South African race walkers have ever done : Compete at two events at a World Championships . – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT with SEAN FALCONER
Walk this Way : Supporter ’ s Perspective
When I think about racewalking , my thoughts don ’ t just start when everything as a senior athlete started coming together . They start as a 12-year-old little girl with the desire to make her parents , her school and herself proud . – BY ZELDA BOTHA
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT
Totalsports : Getting You Race Ready
• Ins & Outs of Smart Watches
• Unpacking Moisture Management
• Dealing With Sunny Conditions
PLUS Win a R50K Totalsports Two Oceans Experience !
COOLING DOWN

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TRAINING PARTNERS

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GETTING YOU RACE READY !
• SMART WATCHES – THE IN ’ S & OUTS
• UNPACKING MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
• DEALING WITH SUNNY CONDITIONS
• WIN A R50K TOTALSPORTS TWO OCEANS EXPERIENCE !
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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