Runner's World South Africa

Runner's World is internationally respected as the leading authority on the sport. It provides the runner and health enthusiast with expert advice on training, motivation, nutrition, injuries and equipment. It also contains race calendars and reports. Runner's World is enjoyed by dedicated runners and other athletes who use running to enhance their fitness. The articles contain information on the latest events and discover the stars and personalities behind the scenes. The magazine provides advice from the best coaches, and exercise programmes focused on any level.

Runner’s World South Africa

What motivates you to head out the door in the dark and cold?

Comrades On The ‘Up’

How To Develop a Run-Walk Strategy

Cape Town’s Marathon • The journey from local favourite to World Major

Decisions, Decisions • Overwhelmed by the array of different running shoe options? Make comfort your compass.

Don’t Cramp Your Style • Five things to eat or drink to avoid mid-run muscle cramps

No Rest For The Rapid • Intense workouts close to bedtime can inhibit sleep – so what can you do?

In It For The Long Run • The best activities for building stamina

4 Carbo-Loading Truths To Chew On • Clue: think percentages, not grams – and beware downhill running.

What Makes An Elite… Elite?

Myth Busting • Debunking the five most common misconceptions that stop people from lacing up.

Clubbing • with Rachel ‘Big Dog’ Beaton

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Long Runs For Long Races • The most vital aspect of your marathon (or ultra) training plan – p30

Master The Long Run • How far, how fast, how often? An expert guide to the most important marathon training session.

Go-Faster Pasta • This rigatoni recipe offers slow-burning carbs, an impressive protein punch, and a hit of fibre too.

Avocado, Why? • Versatile, nutritious and delicious, avos make it easy to fuel smarter and recover better.

Keep The Spark • Three simple ways to keep your motivation stoked as the years go by.

Pinpoint Your Weak Points • Knee or hip pain? These common muscle weaknesses are often the culprit – here’s how to fix them.

The Mountain King

HARRY STYLES IS ONE OF US • The global pop superstar chats with legendary author and fellow marathoner Haruki Murakami on the sublime simplicity of running – and how it nourishes the creative life.

RUN WALK • Used in every event from fast marathons to ultras, the run-walk strategy is one of the most talked-about race plans on the planet. But what does the science say? And what’s the best way to use walking breaks to run a PB, or simply to finish a race? Prof. Andrew Bosch SA’s ‘Running Professor’, breaks down the science, the myths and the practice.

How To Develop a Run-Walk Strategy

The Running Professor on…

Rethinking the Run-Walk Method: Three Assumptions That Don’t Hold Up

Should You Tread Carefully With Super Shoes? • From elites to everyday runners, super shoes have transformed our sport. But are we relying too heavily on their superpowers? And could there be a price to pay?

If the shoe fits • How do you maximise the benefits and reduce any possible risks of running in super shoes? A few principles stand out: use a variety of shoes, deploy carbon shoes for race-specific workouts, prioritise comfort, and load progressively – both your mileage and your time – in any one type of shoe.

RUNNING ON THE EDGE • ADHD, Endurance And The Pursuit Of Peace

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