8 | RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
EXPERT ADVICE
48 THE BALANCED APPROACH
Coach Adrian le Roux explains why easy must be easy , and hard hard
110 BUILD STRENGTH & RESILIENCE
A biokineticist explains why progressive loading is so important
TECH TESTED
24 FIRE UP YOUR RUN
We test a wide range of new tech to see how it delivers
78 WHAT SHOE IS RIGHT FOR YOU ?
Three leading local podiatrists talk us through what we need , when
102 STACKED TO GO
RUN mag puts five new-generation racers through their paces
128 BUILT FOR ADVENTURE
How do the latest trail shoes deliver on technical terrain ?
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RUN THE PLANET
28 BEYOND COMFORT
Pushing limits high in the Alps at the Verbier Marathon in Switzerland
50 ULTRA DELICIOUS MAURITIUS
Volcanic slopes , blue vistas and tough trails at the new Mauritius by UTMB
62 OLYMPIC SPECTACLE
The dazzling performances that kept us on the edge of our seats
68 WHAT ’ S IN A NAME ?
Comrades is a race like no other says this adventurer and first-time finisher
86 TERRIFIC TOKYO
A flat fast course in a vibrant city makes this Marathon Major a winner
98 WHAT A VIBE !
Two young runners share the gees from the Run Your City Gqeberha 10K
104 HUMANITY IN 100 MILES
A superstar experience at the Western States Endurance Run
112 THE FREEDOM TRAIL ON FOOT
Four friends on a crazy adventure from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl
124 MEETING OF TWO PASSIONS
A content creator tells us why he loves the action at Two Oceans
136 FILL YOUR CUP
The Giant ’ s Cup delivers a relaxed outing into the majestic Drakensberg
142 RACING CALENDAR
Where to get your trail and tar fix through spring into summer
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