GOOD ADVICE
50 HOW TO NAVIGATE THE BIG 3
Training principles to get you through Two Oceans, Cape Town and Comrades
92 RECOVER LIKE YOU MEAN IT
How glutamine and creatine may help your body bounce back faster
106 RUN STRONG
Why strength training matters – and the workout programme you need
116 THE BIG DEAL
Smart tips to help taller and heavier runners improve their performance
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COOL PEOPLE
32 MR VERSATILITY
George Kusche has transitioned from the track to the road with big success
78 POWER PLAYERS
A deep dive into the top contenders shaping road-racing in 2026
96 CAPE TO CAIRO IN 301 DAYS
Social activist Keith Boyd looks back at a Guinness World Record run
122 ROAD TO RECOVERY
Lee-Anne Gaertner plots her path from breast cancer to a half-marathon finish
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39FRESH KICKS REVIEWED
The RUN Mag team puts a dozen brand-new shoes through their paces
14 | RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
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