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My Running Life with Rachel Beaton

Sipho Marima has established himself firmly as one of South Africa's most beloved running creators, adored by a nearly cult-like following who wait eagerly for his next post, his next story, or even just a \"Did you run?\" check-in.

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HE TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO 'RUN LIKE A DEAD OCTOPUS IT'S ODDLY GENIUS.

I scrolled through the most dubious 'advice' on social media to find the stuff that'll actually make you a better runner.

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Learn To Love The Run

Get-Going Tips For The New, Sceptical Or Reluctant Runner.

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2026 Shoe Buyer's Guide

Running shoe development is reaching new levels, and this can only benefit consumers.

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Running Mantras For Life

In ultrarunning, 'Be bothered' means taking a minute to check out that sore toe and stick a plaster on it before things escalate, put on your waterproof jacket when you see storm clouds coming, or get in those extra calories to keep up your physical and mental energy.

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Your Diet Needs A Shake-Up

Sick of boring, chalky-tasting protein concoctions? Us, too. Prepare your blender for a flavour revelation.

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Chasing Waterfalls

Rachel Boswell enjoys an experience far beyond running at the Victoria Falls Marathon.

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Sweat The Details

Profligate perspirer Duncan Craig wipes his brow and dives deep into the science of sweat to discover how savvy moisture management and strategic hydration can boost running performance.

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Warm-Ups

The tips you need to get up to speed.

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UNKNOWN PLEASURES

Elite runner turned award-winning science journalist and author Alex Hutchinson on how running fulfils a human need to explore the unknown that's hard-wired into our DNA.

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Best Races To Run In 2026

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Clubbing

With Rachel 'Big Dog' Beaton

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My Mom Turned Her Life Around and Started Running. It Helped Me Forgive Her.

WHILE IT'S SO MUCH MORE TO ME NOW, my running started out as a form of escapism. At high school, cross-country and track practices were my haven from a turbulent home life. Six-kay loops around the neighbourhood protected me from the chaos inside the house.

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How To F̶i̶n̶d̶ Create Your Paces

IT WAS A hot summer afternoon, and I had just finished the 'First Speed Run', a guided run in the running app I was using. It included eight one-minute intervals interspersed with one minute of recovery. The virtual coach of that run prescribed different speeds, including a mile (1 600m) pace that was “fast”, a 10K pace which was “faster, but slower than a mile pace”, and the slowest of the three, a marathon pace. No matter how much I tried, I couldn't run at different paces. Over the course of my various flirtations, romances and relationships with running, I'd always seemed to move at only two speeds: run and walk.

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Omega Drive

A new study* provided a \"critical examination\" of how omega-3 fatty acids affect \"exercise performance recovery and brain health.

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THE GIFT GUIDE

WHETHER IT'S A PRESENT ‘TO ME, FROM ME’, OR YOU’RE BUYING FOR THE RUNNER IN YOUR LIFE, HERE’S RW’S SELECTION OF THE BEST RUNNING GIFTS THIS SEASON.

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INSPIRATION GENERATION

The RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town ambassadors do more than just run. They inspire others to challenge themselves in the tough world of ultra distance trail running.

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BUCKET-LIST PARADISE

Running in a tropical paradise should be on everyone's 'to do' list. RW digital editor Kim Woolrich ticked that box at the spectacular Seychelles Nature Trail.

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ON YOUR MARK

Long before the first event of the RMB UTCT begins, there's a team of runners laying down the route markers to make sure you find your way. Meet two of the best: Jaco Janse van Rensburg and Jan Ham, who handle the logistics behind one of the most important aspects of race-day safety.

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WE RUN

Support You Feel. Performance You Love.

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SHE HAS NO COACH, NO TRAINING PLAN, AND SEEMINGLY NO LIMITS

INSIDE THE SWEET-CHOMPING, PAIN-FUELLED, INFECTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC WORLD OF COURTNEY DAUWALTER

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Big Weekend

If you cram all your training into the weekend, can you still expect to get faster?

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Follow A New Path

Why summer is the perfect time to try trail running.

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A Friend In Need Had Better Be Damned Grateful

I recently support-crewed a runner for a 320km race.

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RUNNERS' HOLIDAYS 2025

Our carefully curated selection of the best trips to refresh mind, body and soul

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Balancing Act

Why having a wobble can make for a better workout.

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ULTRA MIND

How we handle the mental pressure of training and competing in an event can determine our result and the outcome. Here's advice from two expert trail runners who know how to fight the mind game.

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TRAIN SPECIFIC

Trail running offers up different training and racing challenges to other forms of running. Experienced coach James Montgomery from therunproject.co.za shares his wisdom on preparing for hills, trails, and long hours...

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THE WHOLE PLANET DIET

For decades, the Mediterranean Diet has been held up as the gold standard of health. But critics argue there are bigger gains to be made with a global approach. And it's a lot more delicious, too.

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Race You There!

There's a word that my late twenty-something self once thought was so terrifying, it would have me quaking in my running shoes.