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Overcoming Mountains

Marco Broccardo does not come with a regular athlete’s story. He is a recovered drug addict who could barely walk round the block at the height of his addiction. However, with faith, sheer determination and a longstanding fascination with mountains, Marco not only beat his addiction but is now an accomplished climber and endurance athlete, with his sights firmly set on Everest. – BY MICHELLE PIETERS
All Eyes on London
This year’s London 2012 Olympic Games look set to be the biggest and best yet, and the South African team will be hoping to bring home a clu...>>
Parkrun
What started out as a South African expat’s dream to recreate something similar to a South African time trial in London, has grown into an i...>>
A spirit to the finish
Long-distance icon Ann Margolin has a spirit for the ages. She has finished the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon 29 times and has 27 consecuti...>>


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Long Wait for Greendom
) In what is likely to be the longest time ever taken to do so, Dave Gear finall...>>
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Living Legends
Tilda Taking Charge
“One can only do what you are capable of doing,” says Tilda Tearle. Simple advic...>>




Running & Sport
A Shot of Inspiration
She used to think she was just a “big girl that was born to throw”, but through ...>>
Balancing Act
Running for Office
He is a medical practitioner, a provincial executive member of the ANC in KwaZul...>>
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Nutrition
written by Christine Peters
Healthy Lunches on the go
It’s February, and most of us have settled well into the New Year and are back i...>>
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Body Science
Getting Unstitched
Suddenly, as if from nowhere, you are just about brought to a dead stop by a fru...>>



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Black is Back… and Fast!
We went looking for some really cool new running shoes to talk about this month,...>>
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RUNNERS BLOG
By the Modern Athlete Team
Fur on the go
By Lauren van der Vyver
If you need some company on your run, look no further than your dog. Forever loyal and almost always keen for a run around. Just make sure your hound is up for it so you two can benefit.



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February 25, 2012
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