Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 160 August 2023 | Page 3

CONTENTS
TRACK & FIELD
LIVE WELL

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Aint No Hurdles High Enough
The women ’ s 100m hurdles is fast becoming one of the most highly anticipated events on the SA athletics scene , thanks to a new crop of young hurdlers coming to the fore . – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT with SEAN FALCONER

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Training : Put Your Foot Down
Speedwork makes you faster and fitter , increases the range of movement , and will ultimately help you to run harder for longer , so here are a few great sessions to help boost your speed . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Mental Wellness : Understanding the Impact
Are you unintentionally hurting those around you by hurting their feelings ? It is important to understand the impact of your words or actions , and make changes to avoid doing it again . – BY GLEN ROSS
Nutrition : Six Steps to Better Health
You ’ d think that choosing the less fattening option is a no-brainer when you ’ re at the store , but every choice comes with pro ’ s and cons , so here are a few pointers before you head to the till . – BY CHRISTINE RICE
Mental Wellbeing : We All Have Ups and Downs
We all have days where things are good , and days where things feel rocky , and sometimes we get triggered and can feel the emotions boiling over . Here ’ s how to deal with it . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
TRIED & TESTED

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RACE CALENDAR

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COOLING DOWN

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An Awesome ASICS Trio
The Kayano , Nimbus and Cumulus have been best-sellers on the SA market for nearly three decades . Now ASICS has set out to reinvent not just these shoes , but established shoe design . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Surfing on Clouds
Putting On Cloud ’ s new Cloudsurfer to the test proved a most enjoyable experience , as these shoes lived up to their name , making me feel like I was running on clouds . – BY RICHARD LASKEY
Ready to Compete !
With eye-catching colours and super-comfy designs , the Journey to Compete Collection of sportswear from Under Armour really ticks all the boxes for female athletes . – BY ROXANNE MARTIN
Racing Calendar News
We ’ re busy revamping our Race Calendar completely , with an exciting online version in the pipeline , but while you ‘ watch this space ,’ we can still give you a useful source of fixtures . – BY TEAM MODERN ATHLETE
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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