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...
View Article5 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...
View Article6 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...
View ArticleThe 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,...
View ArticleWalker 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...
View ArticleLearning 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleRun 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...
View ArticleBuild 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....
View Article3 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...
View Article5 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...
View ArticleAvoid 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...
View ArticleShould 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View Article5 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...
View Article4 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...
View ArticleThe 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.
View Article5 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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