Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 150 May 2022 | Page 3

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C o l u m n l u m n
TRIED & TESTED ( continued )
TRAIL RUNNING
WALKING

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As a big fan of adidas shoes with Boost midsoles , I was keen to put the new Solar Glide 5 to the test and see how the combination of Boost and Solar Glide layers works . I enjoyed the cushioning … and the corners , too ! – BY SEAN FALCONER

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Awesome AFRICANX
The THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN Three-Day Stage Race once again saw racing of the highest calibre as well as terrific fun and inspiration throughout the race . – BY JACKY McCLEAN with SEAN FALCONER
Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Tamed by The Beast
Kevin Ruthven ’ s heart will fill with joy when I say this , but The Beast Ultra is officially the toughest race I ’ ve done to date ! – BY CARLA FARINA
Running for Reagan
This year ’ s winner of the Sanet Wentzel Spirit Award at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN was Jéan Payne , who is using running to cope with a heart-breaking loss . This is her story . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Ageing Well
Wayne Snyman made history with his well-paced effort to finish in the top 10 at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Champs in Oman in March . – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT with SEAN FALCONER
Walk this Way : A Mindset of Belief
It astonishes me that we sometimes forget how incredibly strong our minds can be , and that if you set your mind towards the path of success , you will achieve it . – BY ZELDA BOTHA
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TRACK & FIELD

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RACE CALENDAR

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COOLING DOWN

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Sprinting into the Record Books
South Africa has a new sprinting sensation , Viwe Jingqi , and she is still just 17 , but she has already claimed three national records , some of which had stood for more than three decades ! – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT with SEAN FALCONER
Hurdling Highlights
SA ’ s top athletes are gearing up for a massive year , so here is some of the latest news coming out of the world of SA track , focusing on the women ’ s hurdles events this month . – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT with SEAN FALCONER
Sport Man Says : Dawn of a New Era
With a literal revolution experienced at Athletics South Africa ( ASA ) in 2021 , sweeping changes were also introduced in the competition arena as the national federation embarked on an ambitious calendar , notably in track and field . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER
Make Your Racing Plans
Our Race Calendar is back at last after more than two years on hold due to the COVID pandemic , and we ’ re going bigger than ever before with it ! – COMPILED 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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