Kalmer’s Corner — Trials and Tribulations of the T-Shirt
16 December 2019 — I know Comrades is already long gone, but this month I want to write about something I spotted when I was in Durban to support my Murray & Roberts teammates and the other runners. Two days prior to the Comrades, I did my two-hour long run on the fa …… read more
Can Johannes Continue SPAR Grand Prix Domination?
18 July 2019 — The 2019 SPAR Grand Prix Women’s 10km Challenge series has reached its midway point, with Namibia’s Helalia Johannes firmly in the lead after three wins in the first three races. Now, can she make it four from four in the Pretoria leg on 3 August, or w …… read more
SPAR Women’s Challenge Celebrates 30 Years in Durban
20 June 2019 — The oldest race in the SPAR Women’s Challenge series, the Durban race, turns 30 this year, and the organisers predict a fast and exciting race as part of the celebrations on Sunday 23 June.… read more
Most Memorable Comrades
17 June 2019 — The 2019 Comrades Marathon will be remembered for many reasons, but the two standout performances of the year were undoubtedly those of men’s winner Edward Mothibi and women’s winner Gerda Steyn.… read more
New, improved routes designed by local cyclists for this year’s Knysna Cycle Tour
6 June 2019 — This year the organisers of the Knysna Cycle Tour have announced new, improved routes for their biggest events, the 104km road race as well as the 30 and 50km Mountain Bike races.… read more
Fast Pace Expected in Cape Town SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge
22 May 2019 — There will be a very strong field of runners in the SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday.… read more
Gauteng Night Run sets Sandton alight
17 May 2019 — The inaugural Gauteng Night Run was certainly one to be proud of for organisers and athletes alike as the Sandton streets played host to runners from far and wide.… read more
2019 Soweto Marathon in association with Old Mutual: Entries open tomorrow!
30 April 2019 — The 26th edition of the Soweto Marathon will officially open their entries tomorrow, Wednesday 1 May 2019. Proudly in association with Old Mutual, the over-subs… read more
Energy-saving Rocks!
24 April 2019 — It’s not often I liken a running shoe to a rocking chair, but that’s such a great way to explain the new Asics MetaRide, which is designed to help y… read more
Call Yourself a Marathoner?
25 March 2019 — The marathon is a challenge, a huge physical hurdle to get over, no matter who you are or what your level of running ability, but it seems not everybody gets th… read more
It’s so Easy to WIN a Trip to the Great Wall of China Marathon!
19 March 2019 — Is running the Great Wall Marathon on your bucket list? Well we have good news for you, Huawei is running a stunning competition for a trip for two to the Great… read more