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,
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
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
Hydrogel energy gels: Help or hype?
Endurance athletes generally require large amounts of carbohydrates to sustain their efforts over longer distances. And research consistently reaffirms
Become a better climber to boost your performance
Hills are every endurance athlete's nemesis, but if you live, train and race in South Africa, you seldom find a
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
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
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,
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
Trail runners take to the beach in wet KZN
Rain-soaked forests and muddy trails were no deterrent for the 400+ trail runners who flocked to Zululami Coastal Estate in
2020 Totalsports Women’s Races cancelled
Organisers of the Totalsports Women’s Race have cancelled all events in the 2020 series due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Don’t let side stitches cramp your running style
Do mid-run side stitches literally stop you in your tracks? This is the best way to deal with them to
