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Wave of Records at Two Oceans

The winter weather may have come late to the Cape in recent years, but they don’t call it the Cape of Storms for nothing! Thus torrential rain and strong winds accompanied the runners through much of the 43rd Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon and 15th Half Marathon on Easter weekend, and the finish at the UCT rugby fields became muddier and more slippery with each passing runner. However, the weather could not put a dampener on a record-breaking, record-equalling race. – BY SEAN FALCONER
London Olympics: The ins and outs
Athletes all over the world are fine-tuning their training while sport-crazy spectators are patiently waiting for one of the greatest sporti...>>
Warrior’s World
After finishing school last year, 19-year-old Brent van der Vyver was unsure about what to study and do with his life. But through an excit...>>
Cool...Cooler...Koula!
From behind the microphone to early morning training for her sixth Comrades Marathon, popular radio and TV personality Koula is juggling it ...>>


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0026 Caroline Lee 01:58:07
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My Story
Happy, Running Pregnant Fairy
Davera Magson ran a 5km time trial the night before she gave birth to baby Ryan,...>>
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Living Legends
Perhaps the Pick of the Bunch
With a world record to his name as well as several SA records and national title...>>




Running & Sport
Epic Yolandi
Finding out only a week in advance that you will be participating in the gruelli...>>
Balancing Act
The Flying, Biking Chef
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning chef Matthew Gordon leads a busy lif...>>
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Nutrition
written by Christine Peters
Meat: Friend or Foe?
South Africans are known for their meat consumption, but there is much controver...>>
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Body Science
Get to Comrades Injury -free
With Comrades around the corner and your training essentially done, it is vital ...>>



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RUNNERS BLOG
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WIPing butt!
By Lauren van der Vyver
WIP session 1/2: Women need to have a CHOICE, be INpowered and feel safe on a run!



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Club News
5/17/2012
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South Africa to host yet another international sporting event




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