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TRAIL RUNNING
38 In the Heart of the Karoo
The offer of an entry for the Run The Karoo Trail Run in the Eastern Cape came at just the right time , and a weekend away with a terrific bunch of running peeps sounded just like what the doctor ordered . – BY KIM STEPHENS
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TRACK & FIELD
The Wildest , Wettest Run
Three days of running on the Wild Coast are food for the soul , but the weather gods can add a few challenges and create quite the adventure , as we found out during the RB Africa Wild Coast Challenge . – BY JOCELYN GILFILLAN
Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Sweep if You Can ’ t Run
The tough 50km Magoebaskloof Ultra is one of the most beautiful runs I have done , but I got to experience it in a different way to my usual trail adventures . – BY CARLA FARINA
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SA Champs Deliver
The weather was not always great during the SA Senior Track and Field Champs , but SA ’ s top athletes still delivered scintillating performances , including the long-awaited return of a crowd favourite . – BY KARIEN JONCKHEERE
MULTIPSPORT & CYCLING
TRIED & TESTED
Dream Still Burning Bright
He took up long distance running at 36 , then learnt to swim and ride a bike at 44 , and now inspirational Gqeberha petrol pump attendant Kura Mazongo has finished his third IRONMAN . – BY SIYA NDZIMANDE with SEAN FALCONER
A Route of Re-discovery
I was lucky to garner an entry into the Luxliner Route 66 MTB Experience , but the questions raced through my mind . For starters , after not racing for some time , could I actually do this ? – BY JASON MARTIN
Brilliant Biking with Italian Flare
The Ciovita range of biking kit offers great quality , comfort , durability and adaptability , as pro rider Sarah Hill found out this year after becoming a Ciovita Brand Ambassador . Here ’ s the inside scoop on the range .
LIVE WELL
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RACE CALENDAR
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COOLING DOWN
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Training : The Long & The Short of It
In a world where mileage is king , always remember the short guys : The recovery run , the easy run and the high intensity workout . You don ’ t always need to go long … – BY RAY ORCHISON
Nutrition : DIY Diet Improvements
If you ’ re looking for easy ‘ home remedy ’ changes to make in your nutritional plan to will compliment your training and weightmanagement , look no further than these healthy tips . – BY CHRISTINE RICE
Body Science : Must-do Cool-down
It ’ s important that you should always cool down after a run or race , in order to help your body recover more efficiently . Read this if you don ’ t normally do a cool-down . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Body Science : Hints for Shinsplints
One of the most common overuse running injuries is shinsplints , when small tears occur in the muscles around your shin bone . If you have it , here ’ s what you need to know . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Mental Wellbeing : Questions about Kids
It is often assumed that naturalevolution is getting married and having children , but many people are now choosing not to have kids , which can lead to difficult discussions . – 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
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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