POINT OF VIEW
14 THE ED has had a packed year of racing around the world to explore events off the beaten track
162 ARE WE GOING TOO FAST ?
Are flat and fast courses catering to the needs of the elite few at the expense of the many ?
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SAFFA STOKE
30 AN EPIC DUEL IN THE WITTEBERG
Douglas Pickard and Thato Kabeli reflect on their 2024 SkyRun face-off
74 HAPPY MILES
Oxpecker Trail Run delivers a weekend of fun along the banks of the Tugela
126 THE WOW FACTOR
From fynbos to tail flukes , Whale of Trail makes a big impression
136 IN PURSUIT OF ADVENTURE
Ryan Sandes breaks down the 13 Peaks Challenge across Table Mountain
156 25 TOP RACES FOR EARLY 2025
Here ’ s where to lace up your racing shoes between January and June
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VISUAL STOKE
16 RAD RUNS
Glorious action across trails and tar both in South Africa and beyond
123 + 155 INSTA INSPIRATION If you # livetorun you ’ ll love these shares from like-minded souls
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TECH TESTED
24 USEFUL STUFF WE REALLY LIKE
The practical tech upgrades you ’ re going to want to blow your bonus on
60 LIFE ON THE RUN
Running influencer and shoe tester Geoff Crow shares an incredible year – plus his top shoe picks from 2024
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