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Epic-Ness
Vanessa Haywood has graced the covers of many glossy magazines, been a Miss South Africa finalist, and acted in the hit movie District 9 as well as major television productions and commercials. Now she has taken her career to new heights by competing as a semi-professional mountain biker, on top of being an avid sportswoman – and she is also dating South Africa’s great ultra trail runner, Ryan Sandes. – BY NICOLE DE VILLIERS 		The Unogwaja Challenge
In less than a month a group of inspirational athletes will be tackling the Comrades Marathon having already cycled for 10 days from Cape To...>>
Bitter Sweet Success
The Nedbank Running Club and Green Dream Team excelled during this year’s Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. On top of taking 18 of the 40 pres...>>
BIGGEST OCEANS DELIVERS BIG SURPRISES
A record field of athletes lined up at the start of this year’s Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon and by the end of the day a new winner in the...>>




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Running for Lettie
The Lettie Run 2013 was more than just a 126km run over two days, including the ...>>
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Living Legends
38 Voyages… and Still Cruising
Tony Abrahamson ran the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon for the 38th time this ye...>>




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Advantage Simmonds
Young SA tennis ace Chanel Simmonds is soaring up the world rankings and making ...>>
Balancing Act
On Top of his Game
When it comes to organising running events, few people are as experienced as Kev...>>



Nutrition
written by Christine Peters
The ‘Better-sweet’ Truth
Sugar restriction is difficult for our generation, which has developed a strong ...>>
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Analyzing the Injured
A recent study by Dr Genevieve Symonds into the psychosocial factors involved in...>>
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Shockingly Effective
Looking for a post-workout recovery tool to help your muscles recover faster? Th...>>
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Andre Conquers His ‘Everest’
The K-Way Platteklip Charity Challenge has a very simple concept: Run/hike 5.5km...>>









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