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MACHINE LEARNING
The treadmill is a great winter training option. Here's how to get the most from it.
3 min |
July/August 2023
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STYLE COUNSEL
There’s no ‘right’ way to run. But knowing your gait can help you pinpoint weaknesses and run stronger.
5 min |
July/August 2023
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MY RUNNING LIFE
ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
4 min |
July/August 2023
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MORE THAN A FEELING
Tapping into your intuition can bring out your best performance, says Kiera Carter
5 min |
July/August 2023
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Break the Cold Chain
For running, winter is actually preferable to summer. Skip the cold-and-dry downside, and take advantage of the benefits.
5 min |
May/June 2023
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I'M GETTING SLOWER, BUT I'M STILL CHASING THE FUN
Last Wednesday, I was out doing a steady hour in the forest. On the way I bumped into Ash, an old clubmate. He's a great runner, in his late fifties; and like many of this generation, plagued by injuries. We do the familiar hamster wheel of topics for the ageing runner - speedwork is tough nowadays, I just can't run as much, my body keeps breaking down. He's limping heavily. It's his meniscus.
2 min |
May/June 2023
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ARE SHOES REALLY GETTING GREENER?
How to sidestep the greenwashing and identify the meaningful steps being taken to reduce the colossal footprint of our running shoes.
10+ min |
May/June 2023
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DIARY OF A Camper-Van Couple
Eager to break out of the doldrums of Covid lockdown, this couple swopped home comforts for a camper van – and a trail-running adventure on the island of Réunion.
10 min |
May/June 2023
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EVERYDAY MAN
When one man decided to run every day for a year, covering 4026km in 365 days, he defined reason and common logic –only to stumble upon epiphanies, life lessons, and the only real way to love someone.
9 min |
May/June 2023
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Conquer The COMRADES
Once described by former Runner’s World US editor Amby Burfoot as ‘The Greatest Footrace in the World’, the mighty Comrades Marathon is all set to take place for the 96th time on 11 June. Here’s your game plan for success.
6 min |
May/June 2023
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MY RUNNING LIFE
ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
4 min |
May/June 2023
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR At-Home Yoga Studio
YOGA IS FOR EVERYONE. The physical benefits of a yoga practice can help you as a runner - not to mention the calm, clarity and mental focus it can bring to your active lifestyle.
4 min |
May/June 2023
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No Ifs, No Ruts
Falling into a slump can happen to any runner. Here’s how I get out of mine.
3 min |
May/June 2023
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Jenna Challenor – My Running Life
Ordinary runners doing extraordinary things
4 min |
March/April 2023
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All Hail the Mighty Half
It's time to run your greatest 21.1 ever
6 min |
March/April 2023
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THE SHOE TEST
For V3 of the Elite, the FuelCell underwent major technical changes: it now has an all-new energy-return system.
2 min |
March/April 2023
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DEAR DIARY, IT FEELS LIKE A NEW CHAPTER IN MY RUNNING
If a tree falls in a forest and there's nobody there, does it make a sound? Yes, obviously. If a run isn't recorded, did it actually happen? Again, yes. Is it more fun to keep a training diary? I've recently concluded it is.
2 min |
March/April 2023
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How to Recover Immediately After a Race
YOU’VE JUST CROSSED that finish line. Congrats! Whether you’ve crushed a half marathon, a full 42.2 or an ultra, now is the time to focus on postrace recovery.
3 min |
March/April 2023
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Go With Your Gut
How to practise your fuelling strategy to train your stomach before race day.
3 min |
March/April 2023
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No-nonsense Hydration
How to manage your hydration and electrolyte levels to run better.
2 min |
March/April 2023
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WHY WE SHOULD LEARN TO RUN TOWARDS OUR GOALS
There is a word my brain whispers to me far too often; a word that is weighty with reproach, scolding, guilt and shame. That word is ‘should’.
3 min |
March/April 2023
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RUNNING ON HIGH
Ultra-Trail Drakensberg is the southern hemisphere's answer to the iconic Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc: high-altitude mountain running at its most majestic.
9 min |
March/April 2023
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NONE FOR THE ROAD
For some who have struggled with alcohol, running can help them find a path to a better place.
10+ min |
March/April 2023
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ULTRA TRAIL CAPE TOWN UTCT
Ultra-Trail Cape Town has become one of the world's great endurance events, attracting some of the biggest names in global trail running. From the mountain trails to the beaches and forests, the UTCT route is unique, and often packed with enthusiastic supporters. It's a must-do on every runner's bucket list.
10+ min |
November/December 2022
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THE PAST IS ANOTHER COUNTRY, BUT I'M DREAMING OF REVISITING
Hitherto, there have been two stages in my running life: the period when I was 14 to 17 years old, and then the return to running from my mid-thirties to the present day. Now comes the third stage of my running life.
2 min |
November/December 2022
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IT'S TIME ΤΟ WORK YOUR BUTT!
WANT TO RUN FASTER, STRONGER AND HEALTHIER?
5 min |
November/December 2022
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LONG GAME
Forget stretching as you know it. There's a better way to lengthen, strengthen, prime and protect your precious running muscles.
8 min |
November/December 2022
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Too hot to trot?
A hot summer is good news for braais and beer gardens, but bad news for running performance. Here's how to beat the heat.
9 min |
November/December 2022
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THE LOWDOWN ON RUNNERS' HYGIENE
Running is a far dirtier business than we'd like to admit, says John Carroll, who knows what he's talking about.
3 min |
November/December 2022
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SEASONS IN THE SUN
Summer: what a jol - but your training gets complicated. It doesn't have to be that way.
4 min |