Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 168 May 2024 | Page 3

CONTENTS
TRAIL RUNNING ( continued )

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Train for Your Next Trail Goal
Incredible racing achievements and adventurous expeditions around the world have made ultra-trail runner Ryan Sandes a superstar . Here he shares some of the training advice that has helped him achieve so much .
Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Lost & Found Pirates
The golden rule of trail running ( with me ) is simple : Do not , under any circumstances , follow me . Trust me , it simply won ’ t end well , as the Scurvy Sea Dogs recently found out ! – BY CARLA FARINA
LIVE WELL ( continued )

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Nutrition : Flu-fighting Foods !
At this time of the year , the flu bug usually does the rounds , especially amongst runners , but your immune system has a complex network in place to keep you healthy , if you fuel it properly . – BY CHRISTINE PETERS
Mental Wellness : Become a Champion
We all have days at work when everything seems to be an uphill battle , and it ’ s normal to feel tempted to throw in the towel , but champions aren ’ t built on the easy days . – BY ERIK VERMEULEN
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Training : Taper Tactics
We ’ ve all fallen into the trap of squeezing just a little more in before a big race , and many a medal is won or lost in the weeks before the big day , so here ’ s how to taper properly before that big race . – BY RAY ORCHISON
Racing : Here ’ s to Race-day Success
Whether you ’ re about to run your first 10km or your first Comrades Marathon , these tips can be applied to most events that challenge our bodies , minds and emotions . – BY CANDICE DE MENDONCA

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Body Science : Doing It Right !
Here ’ s a simple but comprehensive guide to effective pre- and postrun warm-up and stretching techniques that will elevate your running experience . – BY JURGENS GROBLER
Nutrition : Winter Fixes
When winter hits , we want warm , comforting food , and then we add our winter kilos . Sound familiar ? The good news is that there are tricks to have our comfort food and stay lean and fit . – BY CHRISTINE PETERS

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COOLING DOWN
Mental Wellness : Feeding the Right Wolf
We can learn a lot about ourselves from parables – stories used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson – like the one about the fight going on within ourselves every day . – BY GLEN ROSS
Relationships : Dating App or Trap ?
More and more people are turning to online dating and social media platforms to meet people and possibly find their one true love , but are these platforms about finding love , or are they for scammers ? – BY PAULA QUINSEE
Personal Safety : The Self-defence Unicorn
Do self-defence courses work ? Heck , strictly speaking , do they even exist ? I don ’ t think so , and I ’ m happy to explain why I feel this way . – BY MARK GROBBELAAR

60 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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