Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 Durban 2020 date announced
Durban’s biggest triathlon, the Standard Bank IRONMAN® 70.3® Durban will take place on Sunday, 7 June 2020. The 2020 edition of the popular triathlon will
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You can survive for weeks without food, a few days without water, but only mere minutes without air. Yet for something so important, many athletes
How quickly does your fitness decline when you’re forced to stop training?
If there's one thing serious athletes hate most, it's time away from training. Whether it's due to work commitments, family responsibilities, a business trip or,
Become a better runner without more running
Most runners strictly adhere to the training principle of specificity, which broadly states that to improve you need to perform that specific skill or movement
Local entrepreneur and mother of two shows that anything is possible
With 1 800 women competing across this year’s IRONMAN South Africa triathlons – 200 more than in 2017 – there is no doubt that female
Don’t skimp on recovery, it’s vital for peak sporting performance
It's common to think that improved performance is a direct result of the time spent training out on the road or on the trails. The
Too cold to ride? Try spinning… it works!
It's cold outside, which means riding a bike can be uncomfortable and unpleasant, no matter how much you enjoy the sport. If the idea of
Get your children interested in running with these helpful tips
The Hollard Jozi Urban Run Adventure (JURA), in partnership with Joburg City Parks and Zoo, is the perfect opportunity to connect and enjoy some wholesome
A spectator’s guide to the Comrades Marathon
Whether you're a runner, a fan or simply a passionate South African who enjoys a bit of tradition, you'll undoubtedly have your TV tuned
5 ways you’re fast-tracking injury
We all want to push our boundaries and achieve our physique or performance-oriented goals, but at what cost? When it comes to training, there are
Up your running game with help from these nifty apps
Running is one of the most accessible sports to participate in, but the road to becoming a successful runner can be challenging, particularly when it
How Ulrica Stander lives her passion as an elite runner
South Africa is full of passionate and competitive endurance athletes, many of whom have to balance a full-time job, and family and social commitments with
