Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Digimag - Nov-Dec 2025 December 2025 | Page 3

CONTENTS

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FOREWORD
Messages from the TOM NPC Chairperson and TTOM General Manager, plus the new TOM NPC Board.

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THE BENEFITS OF BLUE
Earning a coveted Blue Number and membership of the Blue Number Club( BNC) brings with it some really cool perks!

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PLAN YOUR RACE WEEK
Dates for both participants and supporters to diarise as we build up to the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon.

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BLUE NUMBER CLUB: Motivational‘ Youngsters’
We asked a few of the youngest Blue Number Club Members what motivated them in their voyage to their Blue Numbers.

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IN TWO OCEANS NEWS
Check out some of the latest news and announcements coming out of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon race office.

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THE SHIP’ S LOG: The Most Voyages
Here’ s a closer look at the runners with the most TTOM medals in the iconic Ship’ s Log of all Two Oceans finishers.

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS: Keeping You Updated!
We’ re excited to share the breaking news and unfolding developments behind the TTOM scenes with you.

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CHARITIES: Two Oceans Gives Back
The Two Oceans event supports various social welfare projects, including some entries being available through partnered charities.

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SPONSOR NEWS: Totalsports and Versus Sign On!
Here’ s the latest news on the sponsorship front for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, with two big signings in recent weeks.

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MERCHANDISE: Two Oceans Clothing
Check out the range of event clothing and caps, including an exclusive Blue Number Club range, available for pre-order now.

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ELITES: Calling the Elites!
Top athletes must meet set criteria for inclusion in the Elite Athlete Programme, and in order to receive a seeding in Batch A.

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TRAINING: Top Tips for Ultra Success
Here are 10 essential training tips for those runners who will be taking on the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon next April.

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BY THE NUMBERS: Entrant Stats
Dig down into some of the interesting event statistics for the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon.

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MENTAL TRAINING: Train Your Brain
Running is not only a physical challenge, but also a mental challenge, so try these mental training tips to keep yourself moving.

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SOCIAL MEDIA: It’ s Tradition!
We asked our runners what tradition or piece of Two Oceans heritage they particularly love, or would love to see brought back.

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NUTRITION: Fuelling for the Long Run
Eating and drinking are imperative for optimum performance in long runs, so follow these nutritional guidelines for the long haul.

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INSPIRATION: Gerda the Great
No runner in the history of the TTOM has enjoyed as much success as six-time women’ s winner Gerda Steyn.

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INJURY PREVENTION: Sleep Better to Run Better
Take note of these five reasons why catching more quality Z’ s can make you a stronger, better runner, and more injury-proof.
Images: Two Oceans Marathon

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FEEDBACK: Welcome Aboard, Stillwater
Prominent Two Oceans runners on Stillwater Sports being appointed as the TTOM Staging and Commercial Partner.
HISTORY: Two Oceans Repeat Feats
In 54 years, only a handful of men and women have managed to claim the title of Two Oceans Ultra Marathon winner more than once.

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INJURY PREVENTION: DIY Remedies for Sore Soles
Try these five simple do-it-yourself home remedies for one of the most common running injuries, Plantar Fasciitis.
REVIEW: Joma Joyride
With Joma offering special edition Two Oceans shoes, we put their R-2000 model to the test, and found it most pleasing!
Published on behalf of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon & Stillwater Sports by Birdie Media EDITOR: Sean Falconer DESIGN: Caroline Collings IMAGES: Two Oceans Marathon( Devin Paisley, Luigi Bennett, Tobias Ginsberg, David Sullivan), Action Photo SA, Vecteezy & courtesy Versus Socks, Joma South Africa
For more information about media and publishing services, please contact Sean Falconer on 078 658 1801 or seanfalconer1910 @ gmail. com.
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