CONTENTS
In the Mag this Month
Welcome to our 170 th edition . You can click on the page numbers below to go straight to the article of your choice .
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WARMING UP ROAD RUNNING ( continued )
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Next Challenge For Chad Markgraaf After 100x42in100
Run For Rangers
Harry Bailey ’ s Fundraiser With Big 5
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The Ed ’ s Desk : Olympic Memories
In a few days , the Olympics begin in Paris , and I ’ m getting ready to cheer our SA athletes on … which brings back fond memories of going crazy in front of the TV in years gone by . – BY SEAN FALCONER
Stats & Facts : SA ’ s Olympic Marathon Heroes
South African athletes have a long and storied history in the Olympic Marathon , and with the 2024 Paris Games here , what better time to look back at some highlights of this incredible history . – BY RIËL HAUMAN
The Running Mann : The Best of Comrades 2024
In between analysing and dissecting a ton of Comrades Marathon stats in recent weeks ( while still fitting in a marathon or two ), I also came across some terrific Comrades stories that will inspire you . – BY STUART MANN
On the cover
400m sprinter Zakithi Nene is ready for the 2024 Olympics . Photograph by Kamciography , courtesy New Balance South Africa
12 Good … Better … Gerda !
We caught up with Gerda Steyn for an in-depth chat about her record-breaking victory in the 2024 Comrades Marathon , the upcoming Olympic Marathon in Paris , and various other aspects of her running . – BY SEAN FALCONER
ISSUE 170
July 2024
Gerda
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Q & A After Comrades Threepeat
Glenrose Xaba
SA Record , As Promised
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TRACK & FIELD
One for the Record Books !
It was a record-breaking day from start to finish at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K , and showed once again why this series now dominates the all-time SA Top 20 lists . – BY SEAN FALCONER with JACKY McCLEAN
Promise Kept
Just over a year ago , Glenrose Xaba confidently said that she was working towards beating the long-standing women ’ s SA Record for 10km , and this July , she lived up to that promise . – BY TATHE MSIMANGO with SEAN FALCONER
Do What is Hard
Last year , 21-year-old Joburg student Chad Markgraaf ran 100 marathons in 100 days , to help a friend in need , and now he ’ s got an even bigger challenge lined up . – BY RICHARD LASKEY with SEAN FALCONER
Nare Back in Business in Durban
The second leg of the SPAR Women ’ s Challenge 10km Series and SPAR Grand Prix took place in Durban in June , and it was back to usual business for three-time defending Grand Prix champion Tadu Nare .
Running for the Rangers
It was a crazy idea , but Harry Bailey is a determined young man , with an unquenchable spirit , and now he and his Run For Rangers team are about to undertake the third edition of this incredible challenge . – BY SEAN FALCONER
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Trail ( Mis ) Adventures : Coping with the Cold
Not so long ago , a friend said to me that there is no such thing as bad weather , just bad clothing choices , but today I ’ d like to tell you that this just is not true ! – BY CARLA FARINA
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Catching the Olympic Spirit of Paris 2024
• Zakithi Nene : Aiming for Another 4x400m Podium
• Chariots of Fire : A Scot ’ s Memories of Paris 1924
• Miranda Coetzee : Ready for Her First Games
• Olympic Marathon : SA ’ s Rich ( 2 x gold ) History
ISSUE 170 | www . modernathlete . co . za
Image : Kamciography
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In Live Well : Training the Heart for Better Running
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We Can Do It !
Having helped the SA men ’ s 400m relay team earn silver medals at the recent World Athletics Relays , Zakithi Nene is going into the Paris Olympics dreaming of another podium finish . – BY KARIEN JONCKHEERE with SEAN FALCONER
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