Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 156 Issue 156 - Feb 2023 | Page 3

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TRAIL RUNNING ( continued ) LIVE WELL
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44 Mad About the Traverse

Having ‘ graduated ’ to stage racing during 2022 , I jumped at the opportunity to run the Rhodes Dryland Traverse this past November , and it left me wanting more of the Swartberg , vibe and banana bread ! – BY NICOLE HAYES

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Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Ultimate Favourites
Given my tendency to suffer misadventures when I race , I am naturally scared to say something that may jynx the rest of the year , but here ’ s to still having some epic adventures along the way ! – BY CARLA FARINA
Getting the Best Shots
If you ’ re looking to capture some amazing trail running photos , just like the pro photographers , then you need to be prepared . Luckily , there are a few key tips that can help you get the shots you want . – BY CHRIS HITCHCOCK

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Training : Time to Hit the Track
For the uninitiated , track-work can appear to be mundane and boring , but once you begin to see the benefits , you ’ ll be wishing every day was track day . – BY RAY ORCHISON
Nutrition : DIY Diet Improvements
If you ’ re looking for a set of easy changes to make in your nutritional plan that will compliment your training as well as weight-management , look no further than these healthy tips . – BY CHRISTINE RICE
Body Science : Soak Away Your Soreness
There are few things better than soaking in a bath after a hard workout , letting the hot water soothe tired muscles , but that postworkout soak can be taken to another level by adding Epsom salt . – BY SEAN FALCONER
TRACK & FIELD
WALKING

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Best in the World in 2022
World Champions and World Record-breakers Sydney McLaughlin- Levrone and Mondo Duplantis were recently named the World Athletes of the Year for 2022 in the annual World Athletics Awards . – BYJON MULKEEN & JESS WHITTINGTON

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Walk this Way : Biggest Walk of My Life
Training is on hold and plans have been changed as I undertake the wonderful journey to motherhood , but I know racewalking will be waiting for my return . – BY ZELDA BOTHA

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RACE CALENDAR

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Mental Health : Overcoming the Loneliness
Studies reflect that loneliness knows no age , race or socio-economic bounds , and is prevalent across all classes and groups . Here is good advice to get past that feeling of being alone . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
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
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Double Ironman
In November , Theo Bierman took on the mammoth challenge of completing two full Ironman distance triathlons back-to-back in two days , to raise funds for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy . – BY SEAN FALCONER
COOLING DOWN

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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
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