Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 164 December 2023 | Page 3

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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 UTCT , Dryland Traverse and SkyRun events .
LIVE WELL ( Continued )

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Body Science : DIY for Sore Soles
Try these five simple do-it-yourself home remedies for Plantar Fasciitis , one of the most common running injuries . – BY SEAN FALCONER
LIVE WELL

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The Motherload of Stoke
The 10th edition of the RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town once again delivered some of the most incredible racing action and trail running ‘ stoke ’ to be found in SA . – BY SEAN FALCONER with MARYANN SHAW
Beware the Mountain Shark !
I am called the ‘ Mountain Shark ’ partly thanks to my strategy of starting towards the back and sneaking up to overtake other runners , which paid off in the recent UTCT 100km . – BY LEIGH DE NECKER
Of Mountains and Sky
Conditions were at times tough in the K-Way SkyRun , but nothing could stop Simon Tshabalala securing a third consecutive win in one of SA ’ s ultimate mountain challenges . – BY KELLY BURKE with SEAN FALCONER
Training : Ready to Step it Up ?
When you open your eyes on 1 January , you ’ ll be thinking about your running goals in the coming months . Here are some tips to get back into the swing of things . – BY RAY ORCHISON
Body Science : Stronger Hammies , Please
The strength of your quads and hamstrings should be equal in order for you to increase your running economy , allowing you to go further and faster . – BY SEAN FALCONER

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COOLING DOWN
Nutrition : To Drink or not to Drink
Is alcohol healthy ? Yes and no … and at the end of the day , it is up to you whether you consume it or not , and how you regulate your moderation . – BY CANDICE DE MENDONCA
Mental Wellness : Inner Harmony , Outer Fulfilment
When we nurture harmony within , we lay the foundation for a life adorned with agreeable surroundings , optimal wellbeing , and the manifestation of our greatest potential . – BY GLEN ROSS
Relationships : Phone Ruining Your Relationship ?
Phones and devices are a common frustration or complaint that regularly comes up when working with couples , and can often be a symptom of underlying issues in the relationship . – BY PAULA QUINSEE

94 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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