Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km race opens to age groupers
After World record-setting runs last year, the Nedbank Breaking Barriers 50km returns to Nelson Mandela Bay on 6 March 2022, bigger and better. The
5 race day tips for a successful Dis-Chem Half Marathon
The 21th Dis-Chem Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, 15 January 2023 traditionally heralds the start of the new running season in Gauteng. With
3 steps to boost post-workout recovery for endurance athletes
There is hope for more mass participation events in the coming months. As training load and volume pick up after an 18-month hiatus, athletes should
Don’t let allergies derail your training
Spring typically heralds a return to outdoor exercise as days get longer and temperatures rise. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings with it
Support your recovery after training for optimal endurance performance
A popular saying among serious endurance athletes states: "today’s performance is only as good as yesterday’s recovery". And a key component of any recovery plan
Smart real-time virtual coaching delivers performance benefits for runners
Runners who trained with Under Armour’s real-time Form Coaching feature ran 7% faster and 3% farther than those who didn’t, according to anonymised data from
Put your best running foot forward
The optimal footstrike for runners remains a hotly debated topic, with minimalist running shoes often touted as the ideal option to get runners onto
The 2021 IRONMAN VR All-Terrain Series set to kick off
Join the IRONMAN Virtual Club for the 2021 IRONMAN VR All-Terrain Series and virtually train and race for free from wherever you are in the
Make the right choice, HIIT or LSD?
Endurance athletes know that a combination of short, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), with higher volume, long, slow duration/distance (LSD) sessions is best for fitness. However,
The Dreyer family #9PeaksChallenge adventure
Living fit is about more than just that 45-minute gym session each day. It's about a lifestyle filled with activity, a zest for life and
Support your sports recovery with dairy
No matter your sporting code or level of proficiency, peak performance relies on optimal recovery. Nutrition plays a vital role in how well and how
2020 a year like no other for sport, Strava report reveals
Insights from Strava’s global community of over 73 million athletes shed light on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on competition, performance and habits. Strava's
