Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 167 April 2024 | Page 3

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ISSUE 166
March 2024
Image : Action Photo SA
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CONTENTS
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4x4x48 for the Kids
At the beginning of March , I tackled one of the greatest physical challenges I have yet attempted , a life-changing 4x4x48 Challenge , to raise funds to change the lives of kids with cerebral palsy . – BY MIKE SAID
LIVE WELL ( continued )

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Relationships : A Better Way to Put It
There are some things one should avoid ever saying to your partner … or find a better way to get your message across . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
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TRIED & TESTED
LIVE WELL

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Info at your Fingertips
Our wear-testers put the Ultrahuman Ring AIR and Ultrahuman M1 to the test in the gruelling Absa Cape Epic , and this cutting edge new tech helped them deliver their best performances . – BY SHANNON FOGDEN
Run Training : Advice for Older Runners
Ready for more competitive running in your veteran years , and as much fun , fulfilment and wellbeing as you ’ ve always had ? Then follow these training tips . – BY TIM NEARY
Motivation : Stick to Your Goals
Try these 10 fool-proof ways to stick to your wellness goals and ensure that your plans don ’ t grind to a halt before they ’ ve even begun . – BY LEANDRE KARK
Body Science : Running Away from Injuries
Here are ways to help prevent the typical overuse injuries runners often suffer due to the repetitive nature and high-impact of running . – BY SEAN FALCONER
COOLING DOWN
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Awards
MODERN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The Kalmers
Sisters Plan Their Comrades Debut
Awards
Time
Gerda Simply
Must be There , But Who Else is Celebrating ?
Project Run
Finding Feet For Pre-loved Shoes

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Nutrition : To Better Gut Health
Here ’ s why it is important to make sure your gut is equipped for the stresses that come with everyday living . – BY CANDICE DE MENDONCA
Mental Wellness : Perfecting Your Choices
Perfecting the art of decision-making can differentiate between making the right decision , versus making the decision right . – BY GLEN ROSS
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 : Christine Le Roux , Cordi van Niekerk , Jacky McClean , Leandre Kark , Mike
Said , Rob Riccardi , Scott McIvor , Shannon Fogden , Tim Neary
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