Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 163 November 2023 | Page 3

CONTENTS
TRAIL LIVE WELL ( Continued )
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Runner ’ s Highs on Trail
A great race image will make you wish you had been on the start line of that race … like these pics from the recent Otter African Trail Run and Sanlam Cape Town Trail Marathon .
Gotta Run the Otter !
The Otter African Trail Run once again lived up to its reputation of being the ultimate trail running challenge , and the Grail of Trail for runners all over the world . – BY SEAMUS ALLERDYCE with SEAN FALCONER
Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Remembering Comet
This month marks a year since I lost one of my dogs , Comet , and while I still miss my sidekick and running buddy , the things he taught me will stay with me forever . – BY CARLA LEA FARINA

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Body Science : Rubbed Up the Right Way
Many of us love a massage , because it feels great , relaxes us , helps to reduce muscle soreness and speeds up recovery , but you need to know what type of massage to go for . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Nutrition : Debunking the Dairy Dilemma
Somewhere along the way , you may have heard that humans are not meant to process and digest cows ’ milk , but is it really as bad as some people think ? – BY CANDICE DE MENDONCA
Mental Wellness : Discovering Self Through Challenges
The Misogi Method is all about the pursuit of personal growth and mental fortitude , so let ’ s explore the science behind its effectiveness , and how you can integrate it into your life . – BY GLEN ROSS l u m n

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A T-shirt ’ s Tale
I recently participated in the Otter African Trail Challenge for the fourth time with my son , but things unfortunately did not go to plan , which left us with a dilemma about our race T-shirts . – BY SULETTE FERREIRA

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Relationships : Are you a People-pleaser ?
Do you find it difficult to say no to others , and you ’ re constantly worried about what others might think of you ? Then you might be a people-pleaser , and it ’ s important to know the underlying causes . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
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Piling Up the Records
In October , middle-distance star Adriaan Wildschutt was briefly back in SA after an incredible year of rewriting the record-books , so we caught up with him to chat about the future . – INTERVIEW BY SEAN FALCONER
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More Bounce for Your Buck
I am a huge fan of the New Balance 1080 range , so when I was invited to the launch of the new 1080 v13 ( version 13 ), I was excited to get my hands on the latest edition of this superstar neutral shoe . – BY SEAN FALCONER
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Training : Essential Strength
There are a number of reasons why runners need to incorporate elements of strength work into their training weeks ... and it has nothing to do with looking ripped ! – BY RAY ORCHISON
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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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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Regulars : Candice De Mendonca , Carla Lea Farina , Glen Ross , Manfred Seidler , Norrie Williamson , Paula Quinsee , Riël Hauman , Ray Orchison , Richard Laskey , Roxanne Martin , Sean Falconer , Stuart Mann Guest Writers : Jacky McClean , Playmakers , Seamus Allerdyce , Soweto Marathon Trust , SPAR Grand Prix Series , Sulette Ferreira , Two Oceans Marathon , World Athletics
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