Optimise your performance through improved mobility
Forget the static stretching before a training session or race – it merely isolates individual muscles and does little to prepare the body for intense
IRONMAN racing goes virtual amid Covid-19 pandemic
With IRONMAN 140.6 and 70.3 races around the globe cancelled or postponed, triathletes everywhere are fit, ready and eager to race, but have no outlet
Comrades Marathon organisers to wait it out before deciding on event’s future
Following an urgent Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) board meeting to discuss the implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in South Africa and the subsequent postponement
Mass participation sporting events under threat as Covid-19 spreads
Two days before the start of the Absa Cape Epic - one of the world's most iconic endurance events held in South Africa - a
IRONMAN African Championship ranked as top global race by participants
A new survey reveals that you don't have to travel overseas to participate in one of the best IRONMAN triathlons on earth. The Biogen-fuelled IRONMAN
More training isn’t always better for ultra-endurance athletes
High mileage is the ultra-endurance athlete's mantra, whether that's time on legs or in the saddle. But Gerda Steyn's record-breaking performance at the 2019 Comrades
Beta-alanine: A research-backed supplement that delivers performance-enhancing benefits
In the supplement industry's on-going quest to enhance sporting performance, research continues to affirm the efficacy of beta (β)-alanine. This non-essential amino acid is the
Beware the hidden health dangers of poor water bottle hygiene
We're all guilty of it – we hit a hard training session, quench our thirst with some cold water or energy drink, then leave the
Over the hill? This is how age affects your sporting performance
There is no question that age is a career-limiting factor among elite athletes, but for the rest of us, age simply slows us down, makes
Complete your first marathon in 2020 with these expert tips
The marathon – a 42.2km running event that dates back some 2,500 years – often seems like a bridge too far for many recreational runners.
New date for FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN means faster times
Looking to run a 10km PB in 2020? Well, the already fast FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN course potentially got a little faster! The event, which
Train hard, recover harder to optimise performance
Today’s performance is only as good as yesterday’s recovery, yet many athletes fail to apply the same level of focus and dedication they invest in
