What a comeback!
8 Jul 2021 — Every runner dreams of having that perfect race, when you feel like you could run all day. For Irvette van Zyl, 23 May was one of those days, and it brought her an unexpected new IAU 50km World Record. Not just because she was supposed to withdraw afte …… read more
Happy Birthday Comrades!
12 Jul 2021 — On 24 May, the Comrades Marathon Association celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the first Comrades Marathon on 24 May 1921, with a commemorative Centenary Run and gala event at Comrades House in Pietermaritzburg. With a veritable who’s who of Comra …… read more
Tokyo tickets booked
7 Jul 2021 — Check out some of the latest news to come out of the South African Track and Field scene, with a number of athletes hitting the qualifying marks and adding their names to the team list for the Tokyo Olympics in July-August, including Wenda Nel, Gif Leo …… read more
Never stop moving!
6 Jul 2021 — Even though I grew up poor and didn’t have it all, even after 12 operations and working full-time to provide for my children, running has saved me and my family! It has taught me to never give up, to be stronger, to be grateful for every breath I take. …… read more
Nick Knows Best!
28 Jun 2021 — Nick Bester is a celebrated running coach in South Africa, having worked with some of our most successful runners, including Olympic hopefuls Gerda Steyn and Irvette van Zyl. THIRSTI Water recently caught up with Nick to get his insights into how runne …… read more
Support on the Long Road!
15 Jun 2021 — When a runner has a dream to use his running to help those in need, it should come as no surprise when his running community rallies to support him. Even if it means running 400km from Pretoria to Makhado. – By Kenneth Mookeng… read more
Human Performance. Multiplied
4 Jun 2021 — Ares Group Acquires the ‘Punk Rockers’ of the Performance World For those who aren’t submerged in the supernova whirlwind that is the ‘Tri Life’ you may ask yourself what is the 2XU hype all about and how does it impact the world of sports product offe …… read more
Run to Clean Up Our Oceans!
18 May 2021 — Ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8, adidas is harnessing the power of sport and using it as a force for change, by inviting you to join in its world-wide campaign to unite and Run for the Oceans! From May 28 to June 8, adidas x Parley Run for the Ocea …… read more
Trust key to the SA men’s 4x100m relay team being world champions!
6 May 2021 — The South African men’s 4x100m relay team dared to dream full well, knowing they will face obstacles, make mistakes and be criticised, but in the end, trust trumps all. That is why they are world champions. On Sunday the 2nd of May, 2021, Thando Dlodlo …… read more
adidas Inspires the World to see Possibilities with Optimism Through Series of Powerful Global Films
21 Apr 2021 — Today, adidas introduces the evolution of its long-standing brand attitude Impossible Is Nothing. SEEING POSSIBILITIES – as told in bold, human films – is about rebellious optimism, rooted in the purpose from adidas in the power of sports to change liv …… read more