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: FULL of inspiration to lift the winter blues!
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Welcome to our packed edition for June and July 2025. Comrades has come and gone, and what a day it was. Relive all the special moments right here. We bring you all the inspiration and stories of triumph from what is one of the greatest road running events in South Africa. Plus, all the latest news and articles from people and races around the country and the world.
The newly launched HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4
It has knocked our socks off- with the new sleek design, and clear focus on fi tness, especially for runners, this watch is the full package at a very reasonable price.
FEATURES TO INSPIRE
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Welcome
What happened to Winter Hibernation? The world never seems to slow down, take a break and a few deep breaths. We are over halfway into the year, and how is it already July? We have a bumper issue for you, and we can guarantee you will laugh and cry, just like we did. Grab a coff ee, sit back and enjoy!
Courtside chat with Sphelele Dlamini
Read all about how Sphelele Dlamini overcame adversity to become a professional basketball player in Europe. Sphelele had both legs amputated shortly after birth, but hasn’ t let this hold him back. Our Roving Cow Richard Laskey gets the full story.
The road to number one
Candice Lill oozes passion and love for her chosen sport of mountain biking and has been riding for as long as she can remember. Read about her journey to the top; it isn’ t anywhere as glamorous as everyone thinks it is.
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The man behind Biogen
Fighting cancer, congenital heart failure and mental health through exercise, Brandon Fairweather is a battle-tested warrior who is shaping the health and wellness space in South Africa.
Pilgrimage of Redemption
From the Cape Flats to Comrades glory in Durban. Ex-drug addict, Denver van den Bergh, conquers drug addiction through his epic 1,770km Pilgrimage of Redemption to earn his back-to-back Comrades Medal.
Fuelled by love and perseverance
At 83, Johannes Maros Mosehla didn’ t just cross the fi nish line; he marched through history’ s front door with a steady gait and a glint in his eye. Adnaan Mohammed found out what fuels this man to defy the odds.
All hail King Louis
A casual conversation with the man who just fi nished his 50th Comrades Marathon and said,“ I’ m Not Done Yet!” Richard Laskey caught up with King Louis to fi nd out what inspires him to keep going.
RACES YOU NEED TO BE AT 30
Kruger2Canyon Trail
This isn’ t your suburban trail run; this is where wild places meet unbreakable spirits and where one of the country’ s most formidable stage races continues to transform ordinary athletes into guardians of Africa’ s wilderness.
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Add the Whale of Trail to your Bucket List
Each year in late July, prime winter whale watching season, a select group of trail runners has the opportunity to take on South Africa’ s iconic fi ve-day Whale Trail hiking route as a one-day adventure.
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