Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 151 June 2022 | Page 3

CONTENTS
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C o l u m n l u m n
TRAIL RUNNING ( continued )
WALKING
TRACK & FIELD
MULTIPSORT

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Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Life Lessons on the Trails
After a rough few months , I find myself looking at trail running , and life in general , with a different perspective . And all I want is more trail running ! – BY CARLA FARINA
A Race to Remember ( and Repeat )
When you head to the Koue Bokkeveld for the Tankwa Trail Run , make sure you pack the warm clothing , but once you get past the cold nights and chilly mornings , you will be blessed with a stunning event .– BY ALEXIS OLDS
One of the Greats
With the 2022 World Masters Athletics Championships happening this month , we decided to catch up with Barbara Nell , one of the country ’ s all-time great race walkers and a multiple Masters medallist . – BY PAM IMMELMAN
Walk this Way : Racewalkers & Oranges
Why is it that when we want something more than anything in life , it seems like it never comes easy ? This is the story of a bittersweet life , and a legacy of overcoming hardships . – BY ZELDA BOTHA
Remember the Name !
In recent months , young Viwe Jingqe has shaken the SA athletics world with a series of record-breaking performances , while still trying to recover from the heart-breaking loss of a beloved brother . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER
Quick Q & A with Champs
We caught up with three recently-crowned national champions , Sinesipho Dambile , Glenrose Xaba and Precious Mashele , after the SA Track & Field Champs in Cape Town . – COMPILED BY DOUG CAREW
Medals , Titles and More
The Tuks trio of Benjamin Richardson , Bradley Nkoana and Jovan van Vuuren have been collecting national titles or medals and helping to keep SA athletics flying in 2022 . – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT with SEAN FALCONER
Going Feral on the Wild Coast
One of the meanings of the word feral is to escape from domestication and become wild , and the inaugural Feral Duo24 on the Wild Coast certainly lived up to its promise ! – BY STEFANO MIGLIORE
TRIED & TESTED

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LIVE WELL SECTION
RACE CALENDAR
COOLING DOWN
Finding the Right Balance
This month we had the opportunity to put both the New Balance 1080 and 880 running shoes to the test , and found plenty to write home about in both these neutral cushioned stalwarts . – BY SEAN FALCONER

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Listen When You Run
Run with your ears , because if these two things sound right , you ’ re probably purring along , in both training and racing . It ’ s time to focus on your breathing and footfall . – By Tim Neary
More to a Diet ( itian )
Good nutrition forms the basis of good health , and dietitians are at the core of good nutrition , but the dietetics profession , and the nutrition industry in general , is struggling . – By Tanya Huber
Ready for Your Test ?
Here are a few tests that everyone needs to do regularly in order to stay healthy through their 40s , 50s and 60s – from eyes and teeth to the prostate and other important parts . – By Daniela Els
Are You Behaving Badly ?
When it comes to relationships , romantic or other , we are often quick to find fault or point out what the other person is doing wrong , but seldom look at our own behaviour . – By Paula Quinsee
Make Your Racing Plans
We ’ ve put some hard work into this edition ’ s Race Calendar , so you have 217 events to choose from in July and August . Time to make some racing plans – and remember , you can enter right here ! – COMPILED BY NICOLE HAYES
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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