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Dan’s the Man

2011 was quite the year for local XTERRA athlete, Dan Hugo. He featured regularly as a pre-race favourite and didn’t disappoint as he took his third South African XTERRA title and finished second at both the US and World XTERRA Championships. Now, at the beginning of a new year, he’s gunning for those first places. – BY CATHARINA ROBBERTZE
Noakes says NO to Carbs
South Africa’s leading sport scientist, Professor Tim Noakes, is looking trimmer and fitter than ever, and he says the secret to his success...>>
BlacksDoTri
They are both passionate triathletes who have experienced challenges that at times made it hard to stay in the sport, but they used these ch...>>
Behind the Lens
He’s one of South Africa’s most talented adventure photographers and if you’ve taken part in any race covered by him, you’ll know he’s not y...>>


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Living Legends
Dream Miler
As one of the best middle-distance athletes in South Africa in the 1980s, Deon B...>>
Running & Sport
More Shuttles, Please!
Fitness is the key to his success, says Proteas cricketer JP Duminy, especially ...>>




Balancing Act
CEO Cyclist
As CEO of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust (CTCTT), David Bellairs says he is one ...>>
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Nutrition
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Do’s and Don’ts for 2012
It’s a New Year and a new start to many things, including our nutritional habits...>>
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Body Science
Motivation
So what is it that motivates us to run? Where do we get it from, and what drives...>>
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More than 12 million people have watched it: A mountain biker doing what he does...>>



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South Africa’s Team Merrell Adventure Addicts pedalled home to claim a phenomena...>>
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RUNNERS BLOG
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Falling hard for running
By Lauren van der Vyver
Be aware when you run because there could be moments when you fall hard...trust me, I know.



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