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In the Mag this Month
Welcome to our 168 th edition . You can click on the page numbers below to go straight to the article of your choice .
WARMING UP ROAD RUNNING ( continued )
The Ed ’ s Desk : Press
6 16 Truck Memories
A recent social media post took me on a wonderful trip down memory lane , thinking back to my adventures on the press truck at the Comrades Marathon . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Sport Man Says : Olympic Lustre Lost ?
The frustrating case of SA ’ s Elroy Gelant missing out on qualifying to run the marathon at the Paris Olympics in August has left a sour taste in my mouth . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER
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Stats & Facts : May Magicians
The world of running produces scintillating times and interesting statistics , including these standout performances in May from the annals of SA running . – BY RIËL HAUMAN
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The Late Bloomer
Despite only starting to take his running more seriously two years ago , Thabang Mathebula is on top of the world as he keeps getting better thanks to the hard work he puts into training . – BY TATHE MSIMANGO
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ROAD RUNNING
12 Feeling Rejuvenated
After an incredible nine months of new personal bests from 10km to the marathon , Elroy Gelant is confident that he can add still more to his long list of running accolades . – BY MANFRED SEIDLER
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The Running Mann : Humans Versus Humidity
As you know , I do love travelling around SA to discover new marathons , like the Capital City Marathon in Pietermaritzburg . And new urban farming methods , too ! – BY STUART MANN
You Take it From Here
The whole experience of running as a pacesetter at the big races is unreal , but sometimes there is also a tinge of sadness in the race experience . – BY MONIQUE SCUTTE
Elroy Gelant on his way to a sub-28 in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K Photograph by Action Photo SA
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Ask Yourself Why … Not the Way to Win !
The rules around pacing in road running – be it legal or illegal – have once again featured in the news , thanks to an apparently rigged race in Beijing , China this April . – BY NORRIE WILLIAMSON
SA ’ s Biggest Running Publication www . modernathlete . co . za
May 2024
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Elroy Gelant
PBs Just Keep Coming in Purple Patch
Ultra-Trail
Drakensberg
New Venue , Same Mountain Magic PLUS Learning Lessons On the UTD Trail
Image : ActionPhotoSA
Introducing the new HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3
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FashionSquared www . modernathlete . co . za
Thabang
Mathebula
SA Running ’ s Late Bloomer
Missed You !
Heartfelt Thanks Pacer to Pacer
Run Like Ryan
The Sandman ’ s Expert Advice
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TRAIL RUNNING
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Drakensberg Delight
With a new race base and tweaks to the race routes , the 2024 Ultra- Trail Drakensberg delivered another masterpiece , with the majestic Maloti-Drakensberg Mountains the perfect backdrop . – BY BECKY LEIGHTON
42 Mistakes Were Made !
I survived the Ultra-Trail Drakensberg 100 Miler , and if I learn from my mistakes , the experience gained could be invaluable in my future mountain and running endeavours ! – BY ANTON NEETHLING
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