Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 169 June 2024 | Page 3

TRIED & TESTED

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TRACK & FIELD

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CROSS-TRAINING
LIVE WELL
More Bounce for Your Buck
The New Balance FuelCell Venym v1 has replaced its predecessor , the FuelCell Summit Unknown , and become the go-to shoe for those looking for something nimble and lightweight for fast-trail racing . – BY LEIGH DE NECKER
Teen Sensation !
You may not have heard about 18-year-old sprinter Bayanda Walaza yet , but if his rapid rise to fame in 2024 is anything to go by , including qualifying for the Paris Olympics , his may soon be a household name in SA . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Shifting Gears
With the African Champs and Paris Olympics coming up , South Africa ’ s track and field stars are gearing up to compete on the world stage – or chasing late qualifiers – including this Tuks quartet . – BY WILHELM DE SWARDT with SEAN FALCONER

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HYROX is for everyone !
If you ’ re a runner looking for a challenging new fitness sport , with races and competition levels for all ages , that will give you a full body workout , but still play to your strengths as a runner then HYROX is for you ! – BY CAMERON CLEAVER

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Recovery : Bounce Back from Comrades
If you ’ ve just run the Comrades Marathon , you ’ ll still be in the post-race recovery phase , and that makes the following advice for a holistic muscle recovery strategy all the more important to you . – BY CANDICE DE MENDONCA
Body Science : Strength Work for ALL Runners
Whether you ’ re training for a 10km or tackling the ultra-distances , and whether you ’ re a road runner or a trail junkie , strength training can play a vital role in your running success . – BY JURGENS GROBLER
Training : Time for Post- Comrades PBs
The Comrades Marathon has come and gone , and you ’ re probably asking yourself , what now ? Well , after months of hard training , it ’ s time to plot new running goals for the second half of the year . – BY RAY ORCHISON
LIVE WELL ( continued )

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COOLING DOWN
Nutrition : Winter Warmers

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CONTENTS
The mornings are cold and dark ( possibly wet , too ), and you ’ re wrapping up a little more when out on your run , so try these great recipes to keep you fuelled and ready for your winter running . – BY CHRISTINE PETERS
Mental Wellness : Overcoming Self-sabotage
There are valuable lessons to be learnt from sports about personal growth , notably that we can sometimes self-sabotage our own development , success and happiness . – BY GLEN ROSS
Leadership : Climb That Mountain !
By developing sound habits and behaviour , a leader can develop the culture in your business that your team can reach the summit of any mountain placed in front of it . – BY ERIK VERMEULEN
Leadership : The Holistic Approach
Leading through transition demands a holistic approach that combines vision , empathy and consistency , which will help leaders to empower their teams and drive organisational growth and resilience . – BY ERIK VERMEULEN
Relationships : Back to the Ex ?
Why is it so tempting to get back with an ex-partner ? There are probably many reasons , but these are some of the most common ones , and the pros and cons of going back . – BY PAULA QUINSEE
Personal Safety : Be More Aware !
The focus in personal protection should not be on fighting , it should always be on not getting hurt , and a vital cog in this is your awareness of what is going on around you at all times . – BY MARK GROBBELAAR
South African runners love running races , and it ’ s fair to say that some runners are a bit compulsive ( and impulsive ) about entering them , which adds a funnier side to the sport … – COMPILED BY SEAN FALCONER
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