Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 165 February 2024 | Page 3

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LIVE WELL

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Runner ’ s Highs on Trail
A great race experience can make you jump for you … and that ’ s a literal runner ’ s high , like this pic from the recent Sportsmans Warehouse Resolution Trail Run .

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Training : Put a Spring in your Step
You may have heard coaches and other runners say , “ to get faster , you need to run faster ,” but we often misinterpret what this means , and end up running too fast , too often . – BY RAY ORCHISON
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TRACK & FIELD

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TRIED & TESTED

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Magic on the Mountain !
I ’ m a mountain person , not so much a sea person , as I once again realised when I tackled the 13 Peaks Challenge in early January and made magic happen . – BY JULIANA AMBROSI with SEAN FALCONER
Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : A New Old Favourite
You may have heard me speak about running in the Eastern Cape before , specifically the mountains of the Amatola Rainforest , but Stutterheim boasts another hidden gem , Gubu Dam . – BY CARLA LEA FARINA
SA ’ s Dream Milers
With 2024 being the 70th anniversary year of the world ’ s first subfour-minute , the 60th anniversary of South Africa ’ s first sub-four , let ’ s take a closer look at the history of what is known as the ‘ Dream Mile .’ – BY SEAN FALCONER with RIËL HAUMAN
Can Seawater Really Hydrate ?
After years of using every supplement available , all with “ wonder ingredients ” that promised renewal and revitalisation , I was a intrigued to try good old seawater with the Totum Sport Performance Bundle ! – BY JASON MARTIN
Ask Yourself Why … The Chinese Revolution
The global market for running shoes looks set to experience a dynamic change with the introduction of a number of hi-tech Chinese running brands . – BY NORRIE WILLIAMSON

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COOLING DOWN
Nutrition : New-Look Health
With new goals for the year set for your running , it ’ s the best time to refocus on what you ’ re putting into your body . Make a positive change with some crucial DO ’ s for weight loss and health .
Body Science : Bright Outlook
As a runner , you need to be careful of getting too much sun , but running in the sun also does your body good , if you get the right amount … and it can even help you run faster and further . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Body Science : Core Essentials
Most athletes would love to have a ripped , washboard six-pack stomach , because it looks great , but strengthening your core provides many benefits when it comes to running . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Mental Wellness : Setting AND Achieving Goals
Many of us have goals we want to achieve in life , but very few of us end up actually achieving them . Here ’ s a seven-step way that you use to can change that . – BY PAULA QUINSEE

80 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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