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Running in cement shoes…

runner — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:09:04 +0000

Running in cement shoes is not necessary the most comfortable thing to do. This is what I hat to experience today when I went past a warning sign onto a closed skywalk and had to run past a construction site where they just started plastering the exit of the bridge.... Read more

My first run – 2010 Lighthouse Run in Cape Town

runner — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:10:23 +0000

After some not too serious training but a good amount of excitement today was finally the day. The Lighthouse Ten Run 2010 was happening and for me it meant that my random running was about to become somehow more serious, as I was now measured not against myself or some computer program on my Phone, but ‘real’ people running next to me. Joining in was my ‘Sportsfreund’ Cecily, who followed my call for company on Facebook only a few days earlier.... Read more

Men’s Health Lighthouse Ten Run 2010 in Mouille Point, Cape Town

runner — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:46:43 +0000

I am very happy to find out that the Men’s Health Lighthouse Ten is going to happen again in 2010 as it was very difficult finding details on it.
The Men’s Health 10km Lighthouse run takes place on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 along the Sea Point promenade at 6:15pm.... Read more

2010 Peninsula Marathon results are in!

runner — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:51:03 +0000

Finally we got the official results from last Sundays 2010 BDO Peninsula Marathon for the 42 km distance:... Read more

Runners wanted for WITS study on bone density

runner — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:26:21 +0000

Runner.co.za was approached by Dr. Joanne McVeigh from Wits Medical School to call for South African runners to partake in a study looking at bone density in a variety of athletes. We hope that this call appeals to you and ask you to contact here if you’re interested in the study:... Read more

Peninsula Marathon 2010 route description

runner — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:41:42 +0000

We are now happy to provide with you an exact route profile and description, kilometer by kilometer for the 2010 BDO Peninsula Marathon:... Read more

2010 BDO Peninsula Marathon registration closing soon

runner — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:13:17 +0000

Only a few days left to register for the 2010 BDO Peninsula Marathon and Half Marathon. Closing date for Entries is midnight on 14th February 2010 – to enter for the BDO Peninsula Marathon and Half Marathon click here and register online.... Read more

Ryan Sandes reports from his Jungle Marathon 2009 victory

runner — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:22:58 +0000

Ryan Sandes aka. the ‘desert runner‘, is currently not running in the hot dry deserts around the world, but has traded the deserts for the Amazon Jungle Stage Race. Ryan will be running the 2010 Comrades Marathon as a Celebrity entrant.... Read more

Bennie Badenhorst wins Mont-aux-Sources Ultra Marathon Challenge in 5:37 hours

runner — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:18:27 +0000

SA’s Foremost Ultra-Marathon Swells Conservation Coffers
First Lady Places Third Overall In Full Field, Ideal Conditions

5 Tips to Get You Up and Running When You Just Don’t Feel Like It

runner — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:02:30 +0000

Some days you just can’t wait to get up and go running, especially if the sun is out, it’s a beautiful day and you got plenty of sleep. But what about those days when you’re tired, it’s cold out and you just don’t want to get out of bed period, let alone get out of bed to run? While there is no surefire cure for getting up (or failing to) on the wrong side of the bed, there are some ways that you can boost your motivation and get yourself up and moving even when you sure don’t feel like doing anything. Here are a few you can try:... Read more

The Table Mountain Challenge 2009

runner — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:52:22 +0000

The Crazy Store Table Mountain Challenge 2009, a 35km trail run around Cape Town’s world-famous mountain, has been firmly established as one of South Africa’s premier off-road running events.... Read more

Tips for Carbo-loading for Marathon runners

runner — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:15:35 +0000

When training for endurance runs such as the Comrades Marathon it’s very important to make sure that not only your running strategy is on par, your nutrition is nearly as important and carbohydrate loading, commonly referred to as carbo-loading or carb-loading, is a strategy employed by many endurance athletes to maximize the storage of glycogen in the muscles.... Read more

Trail runners team up for AfricanX Trailrun 8-10 May 2009

runner — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:17:07 +0000

South Africa’s top trail runners will team up in Kleinmond from 8-10 May 2009 to take on the action-packed three-day stage race, the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance.... Read more

Runkeeper for iPhone

runner — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:04:48 +0000

Runkeeper is a great App for your GPS enabled iPhone that allows you to track all your running, cycling and walking activities.... Read more

South African Ernst van Dyk wins Boston Marathon in his wheelchair

runner — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:29 +0000

South African wheelchair athlete Ernst van Dyk won the Boston Marathon last Monday, 20 April, to continue a remarkable record of success in the prestigious race. It was his eighth win in nine years.... Read more

Comrades Marathon at gamble?

runner — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:10:03 +0000

Following the allegations on Friday 27 March 2009 by the Daily News that the Comrades Marathon may have to be scrapped this year, and the subsequent Official Press Release from the CMA the same day.... Read more

Travel and run

runner — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:38:20 +0000

Running as part of a vacation has seen strong growth in recent years. Individuals wanting to complete marathons in different cities, states, or countries can do so with the numerous marathons offered all over the world. Companies operate tours that take traveling marathoners around the globe.... Read more

Fun Run Challenge at Two Oceans Marathon

runner — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:21:49 +0000

Over 600 children took part in the first of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Fun Run Challenges on Saturday, February 7, at Downville Primary in Manenberg. This was the second year the event was held in Manenberg and the schools with the most participants were Downville, Red River and Rio Grande Primary.... Read more

Comrades Marathon prepares 89.3km route for runners

runner — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:32:01 +0000

The Comrades Marathon Association has confirmed that there will be no changes to the route for the Comrades Marathon “down run” which will be run on Sunday 24 May 2009.... Read more

The 38th Laingsburg Karoo Ultra-Marathon

runner — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:17:09 +0000

The Karoo Ultra Marathon took place on Saturday 27 September 2008 and started and finished in Laingsburg.... Read more