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Fuelling For A 5K

Make sure your 5K goes off without a hitch. – By Pamela Nisevich Bede Proper pre-race fuelling will help you stay energised for your 5K, without leaving you with an upset stomach. Follow these tips to...

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5 Speed Workouts Every New Runner Should Try

Adding a structured workout into your running routine will make you faster. – By Jennifer Van Allen Neil Burton When you’re first getting moving, it’s important to focus on getting into the exercise...

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6 Weeks To Your Best 10km!

Want to run 10km? Download your training programme now. Ferdinand Van Huizen You’ll be glad to hear that training for a 10km race forms the foundation of all-round fitness, because it includes ample...

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The Total Beginner’s Guide To Running

Everything you need to know to get you moving. – By Beth Eck, Alisa Bauman and Mark Remy Image by Ewald Sadie At some point early on, a beginner learns that 99.9 per cent of runners are pleasant,...

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Walker To Runner In 10 Weeks!

Kick-start your running career with this simple 10-week programme. Image by Ewald Sadie The best way to ease your way into running when you start as a total beginner with no running experience or...

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Learning To Run Early In The Morning

Top tips for beginning your day with a run. – By Jenny Hadfield Photograph by Masterfile We get it, it’s challenging to run first thing in the morning. It is mostly because your muscles are cold from...

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The Newbie Guide To Running When It’s Cold

The temperature on the weather forecast won’t feel the same when you’re moving. – By Susan Paul Glen Montgomery The cooler temperatures are a very welcome relief to many people after an extremely hot...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Cross-Training

Elliptical? Rowing? Cycling? How to choose an activity that’s right for you.– By Jennifer Van Allen Cross-training – with cycling, swimming, the elliptical trainer, or the rowing machine – can play an...

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Run Your Best 5-K or 10-K In 6 Weeks!

It’s no gimmick! There’s plenty to gain from racing shorter distances: improved fitness, more speed, newfound time for the rest of your life. – By Bob Cooper Ewald Sadie The Drama of the marathon...

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Build Stronger Lower Legs In 6 Steps

Key exercises to get (and stay) pain-free. – By Ted Spiker Image By Ewald Sadie WALL STRETCH: Stand with your hands against a wall with your left foot approximately two to three feet from the wall....

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3 Training Shortcuts Runners Should Avoid

Don’t sabotage your training by cheating in other areas. – By Alex Hutchinson IMAGE BY NIGEL BUCHANAN A few years ago, researchers in Taiwan recruited volunteers for what they were told was...

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5 Training Mistakes Every Runner Makes

Correct these five training mistakes while out on the roads and get the most out of every run. – By Jenny Hadfield Created by Freepik I’ve been coaching runners one-on-one, in groups and online for...

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Avoid 9 Common Race-Day Mistakes

You’ve done the training, now it’s time to get to the starting line anxiety-free. – By Susan Paul Image by Glen Montgomery. We all experience some level of race anxiety no matter how long we have been...

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Should I Keep My GPS Watch Running During Breaks?

The fine line between measuring accurate pace and simulating race day situations. – By Susan Paul Created by Freepik This topic actually comes up quite frequently among runners, and it can turn into...

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Why You Should Warm Up Before A Run

Heading out for a run too fast and not warmed up is a recipe for injury. – By Jennifer Van Allen Image by Ewald Sadie Once we get revved up to run it’s tempting to shoot out the door at top speed. But...

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How To Get Your Mileage To The Double Digits

Work your way up to 10 kays and beyond – the smart way. – By Jeff Galloway Rami Niemi When you need two numerals instead of one to log how far you’ve run in a single outing, you’ve hit a major...

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5 Ways to Overcome Common Running Obstacles

Too tired, stressed or hungry to run? Here’s how to get past everyday training roadblocks. – By Beth Dreher Image by People Images As much as you may love to run, there are still days when simply tying...

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4 Reasons New Runners Should Enter Races

Events can help you reach all kinds of goals. – By Jeff Galloway Rami Niemi One of the great things about running is that each of us chooses our own destiny. We alone decide where and when to run. We...

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The 6 Best Exercises For New Runners

The six simple exercises will help you run more smoothly and efficiently. The post The 6 Best Exercises For New Runners appeared first on Runner's World.

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5 Weeks To Your First 5km!

Why is the 5-K so popular? Easy. Because with a minimum of training, just about anybody can do one. And many do: The weekly time trial is a staple at running clubs across South Africa and these runs...

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