Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 154 November 2022 | Page 3

CONTENTS
C o l u m n
TRACK & FIELD
WALKING
MULTIPSORT

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Confidence of a Champion
When meeting Prudence Sekgodiso , one is immediately struck by her confidence . This year , the Tuks athlete made the breakthrough she had been threatening for some time , but it was not an easy road . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER
Barcelona Reunion
A unique reunion in September saw Olympic medallists Derartu Tulu and Elana Meyer meet to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their historic 10,000m duel of 1992 . – BY ANNA LEGNANI WITH SEAN FALCONER
Walk this Way : A Journey Worth a Thousand Steps
In the past few months , I have really started to see that each person has their own journey to walk , and their own battles , and each of us survives the only way we know how . – BY ZELDA BOTHA
A Promise to Andre
In March , Carte Blanche TV anchor Macfarlane Moleli will line up for his first full Ironman triathlon , to promote cyclist safety , and to live up to a promise he made to a good friend who was tragically killed earlier this year . – BY SEAN FALCONER
LIVE WELL ( continued )

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TRIED & TESTED

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RACE CALENDAR

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The Ultimate Anti-depressant
Doing even one additional 30-minute workout , or 5000 more steps in a day , every week , could change women ’ s odds of developing depression , says recently published research .
Setting AND Achieving Goals
Many of us have goals we want to achieve in life , but very few of us end up actually achieving them . Here ’ s a seven-step way that you can change that . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
Osteoporosis Now Affects One in Five Men
New research shows that the disease that leads to brittle and weak bones doesn ’ t just pose a threat to women , but to millions of men as well . Here what you need to know .
Shoes to Use
To be honest , we rather enjoying putting the latest running shoes to the test , and this month we got to grips with some designs from New Balance and PUMA . – BY SEAN FALCONER & RICHARD LASKEY
Make Your Racing Plans
South African athletes are blessed with an incredible number of running events , so check out SA ’ s most complete running calendar and then get your entries in , all right here ! – COMPILED BY NICOLE HAYES
LIVE WELL

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Put a Spring in your Step
I ’ m sure you ’ ve heard coaches and other runners say , “ to get faster , you need to run faster ,” but we often misinterpret what this means , and end up running too fast , too often . – BY RAY ORCHISON
So-ya Think Soy is Bad for You ?
With the growing popularity of plant-based diets , there is an increase in concern regarding the safety of the consumption of soya . Let ’ s unpack the issue a bit more . – BY TANYA HUBER
COOLING DOWN

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SUPPLEMENT

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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 love sharing a few that really tickled our funny bone ! – COMPILED BY SEAN FALCONER
Totalsports Guide to Trail Running
Check out all the latest trail running gear from Totalsports , including shoes , clothing , accessories and gadgets – everything you need for a great time on the trail this summer !
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