Is a warm-up before training essential?
Do you really need to warm up before a training run? After all, who has time between their busy day and their afternoon workout
Inside my nutrition pouch: A look at the supplements elite athletes use
Elite athletes fuel their bodies for optimal performance during hard training sessions and racing with expertly formulated supplements. In this feature series, we took
Why endurance athletes should consider creatine
The International Society of Sports Nutrition's position stand on creatine is unequivocal. It states: “creatine monohydrate is the most effective ergogenic nutritional supplement currently
Physiotherapists share expert tips to help Comrades runners recover
You have just completed one of the toughest races of the sporting calendar. A true test of the human body’s physiological limits. Some managed
5 gym supplements for endurance athletes
Endurance athletes already have a wide selection of expertly formulated supplements that can help to boost performance and aid recovery. However, there is another
Why every athlete should consider a coach
Almost every elite endurance athlete works with a coach, not because they don't understand how to train or what workouts to do to achieve
Overtraining: How much exercise is too much?
Overtraining is a term often heard in endurance circles but just how concerned should you be about this condition? Given that just about every
The endurance athlete’s stage race survival guide
While non-stop ultra-endurance single-stage events are growing in popularity due to the extreme physical and mental challenge they pose, many athletes still consider the
[EVENT] 2023 IRONMAN African Championship
Date: 5 March 2023 IRONMAN athletes will head back to where it all started when the IRONMAN African Championship hits Hobie Beach in 2023!
Improve foot strength and ankle stability to become a more resilient runner
Runners need strong, healthy feet to run efficiently because the foot is the foundation on which you build a powerful stride. And as most
Going the distance: Insights on how to prep and push through a trail ultra
When it comes to destination trail runs – aimed at all skill levels – it’s easy to see why the Drakensberg region attracts runners
32Gi-fuelled Emma Chelius strokes her way to success
Emma Chelius is the latest name on the long and illustrious list of elite South African swimmers who have made their name on the
