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RUN MAGAZINE • ISSUE 14 • SPRING 2026
ON OUR COVER Daniel Claassen rocking the Seychelles. Photo by Oakpics

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PHOTOGRAPHS GARETH ROBERTS, SUPPLIED
POINT OF VIEW
17 THE ED finds his motivation by exploring our beautiful planet
146 COMRADES FIRST
Stuart Mann weighs in on the race’ s historic split from KZN Athletics

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VISUAL STOKE
18 RAD RUNS
Glorious action across trail, track and tar, in South Africa and beyond
91 INSTA INSPIRATION If you # livetorun, you’ ll love these shares from like-minded souls
COOL PEOPLE
38 COMRADES RECORD-BREAKER
George Kusche tells us how he trained and executed the perfect up run
60 LATE BLOOMER
Admire Muzopambwa on why it’ s never too late to start running
84 DREAMING FAST
Lisa Geffen shares her big marathon goals as she chases a Berlin PB
112 TRUSTING THE PROCESS
Cover star Daniel Claassen on his record-setting MUT 100 victory
TOP TECH
24 USEFUL STUFF
From smart watches and shoes to vests, headlamps, and more
64 PURE & SIMPLE
Puma’ s brand-new Deviate Pure Nitro proved light, quiet and comfortable
83 SIMPLY VERSATILE
The Scarpa Golden Gate LT offers a no-frills, home-to-peak experience
121 GRIP & GRIT
The Salomon Genesis 2 is rugged and reliable when the trails get tough
131 LIGHT & LIVELY
Skechers’ new Aero Razor delivers plenty of pop at a great price

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