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In the Mag this Month
Welcome to our 165 th edition . You can click on the page numbers below to go straight to the article of your choice .
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The Ed ’ s Desk : The Debate Rages On
After seeing another heated debate on social media about plastic sachets used in SA road races , and the tons of plastic waste this produces , I would like to share some thoughts on the issue . – BY SEAN FALCONER
What ’ s That You Say ?
The running community has interesting , informative , thoughtprovoking , humorous and entertaining opinions and conversations , so each month we pick a few that caught our eye . – COMPILED BY SEAN FALCONER
Stats & Facts : February ’ s Flyers
The world of running produces scintillating times and interesting statistics , including these standout performances in February from the annals of SA running . – BY RIËL HAUMAN
On the cover
Bradley Houston ‘ flying ’ to a 1:26:35 finish at the Dis-Chem Half Marathon Photograph by Action Photo SA
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Runner ’ s Highs on Road
A great race experience can make you jump for you … and that ’ s a literal runner ’ s high , like these pics from the recent Dis-Chem Half Marathon and Firgrove Challenge 15km .
Long Live , King Stephen !
The news that Stephen Mokoka has joined the Hollywood Athletics Club will see one of the greats of SA running – running royalty , if you like – donning the regal colour of purple . – BY SEAN FALCONER with MANFRED SEIDLER
The Running Mann : Rocking Mthatha ’ s Rolling Hills
Thanks to some clever planning and use of Vitality benefits , I was recently able to head to the Eastern Cape for the Cheetahs Marathon , and while hilly , it proved a most educational trip . – BY STUART MANN
49 and Counting
Barry Holland will be aiming to become the first athlete to achieve 50 Comrades medals this year , and a chat with this ultra-running legend is guaranteed to inspire . – BY SULETTE FERREIRA with SEAN FALCONER
Sportman Says : Bumper Year Ahead
I wait in anticipation each year for the global and national calendars to be published , so that I can plan what to look out for in the year . Here are my picks for the likely highlights of 2024 ! – BY MANFRED SEIDLER
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Stephen Mokoka
Set to Start a Purple Patch
Dream Miles
All 66 of SA ’ s Sub-4 Milers
Barry Holland
All Set for His 50 th Comrades !
Cover Image : Action Photo SA
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Athlete of the Year : The Nominees Are …
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February 2024
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A Joburger Tackles the Mother City Mountains
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And the Nominees Are …
For the first time , we are presenting a comprehensive Modern Athlete of the Year Awards , across all the disciplines of athletics and running that we cover in this mag . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER , STEPHEN GRANGER & SEAN FALCONER
Rulers of the Road
What a year 2023 was , with so many standout performances ! So , here are our nominees for the road running component of the inaugural Modern Athlete of the Year Awards . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER with SEAN FALCONER
Titans of the Trails
2023 delivered many great trail performances , and these are our nominees for the trail running component of the inaugural Modern Athlete of the Year Awards . – BY STEPHEN GRANGER with JAMES MONTGOMERY & SEAN FALCONER
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