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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 27, 20212 min read
'Running has taught me resilience' - Thulani Sibisi on surviving prostate cancer
When Thulani Sibisi won the 1986 Two Oceans Ultra Marathon he had to do it the hard way. He caught Lesotho's Ben Choeu 1km from the top...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Mamabolo beats youngsters 20 years his junior to win Warriors Wolfpack 42km
Whistles and cries of "kolobe!" rang out as Ludwick Mamabolo entered the stadium as champion of the 2021 Warriors Wolfpack 4 in 1...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 13, 20212 min read
'This one is very special because I had Covid a few months before The Games' - Anrune Weyers
If Anrune Weyers seemed more emotional after winning gold in Tokyo than she did when she won her first Paralympic medals in London,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Cross country is key to Bosman's longevity as she sets new 10km age group record at SPAR Grand Prix
When it comes to longevity, few can claim to do it better than Charne Bosman. Almost twenty years after setting her 10km personal best of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Mahlangu's Paralympic success underlines why Jumping Kids needs continued support
In setting a new world record to win Paralympic gold on Saturday, Ntando Mahlangu underlined why it is important that organisations...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 26, 20212 min read
'Your uniqueness is what makes you you!' - Chantel Struwig
For most people, their teenage years and early twenties are characterised by search for identity and a desire to fit in. But Chantel...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 19, 20212 min read
'Put your body under subjection and tell it you're not tired, it's not cold' - Warrior Ric
Few can do a better job of motivating even the most reluctant couch potato across the finish line than Ricardo Gressel. If that name...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 12, 20212 min read
Walking for change - Leilani Kuter's story
There can be no denying the therapeutic benefits of exercise. Runners' High as it is fondly known is that feeling of deep joy that comes...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Supplements and consistency in training is the key to Sarie Coetzee's 23 consecutive Comrades'
When she failed to finish her first Comrades Marathon race in 1996, the experience that would have broken the spirits of others motivated...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 21, 20212 min read
Add THRESHHold MSM to get the most out of your training
With the vaccination programme underway and spring not too far away, now is the time to begin a marathon training plan for a 42,2km race...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 14, 20212 min read
42 consecutive Comrades medals: How 63 year old Wietse keeps going
Amongst those nursing their aches and pains today after completing the full 90km of the #ComradesCentenaryHopeChallenge yesterday is...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 7, 20212 min read
"Age is no limitation" says 63 year old runner and Karateka
When Josia Thugwane won the closest ever Olympic Marathon at Atlanta in 1996 to become South Africa's first black gold medalist, he had...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 17, 20212 min read
Admire Muzopambwa eyes Nedbank 50km World Record attempt after winning SA Wings for Life World Run
When he lines up at the start line of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km World Record attempt in Gqeberha on Sunday, Admire...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Mar 8, 20214 min read
Marima's vision board journey teaches the importance of writing down one's goals
Although he is better known as a comedian Steve Harvey is gaining prominence as a motivational speaker these days. His rags to riches...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Mar 1, 20213 min read
Johnson qualifies for Tokyo to underline Diamond Athletics Club's work to develop future champions
Long jump rising star Cheswill Johnson became the latest South African athlete to qualify for the Olympic Games when he leapt to 8.27m at...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Mosiea finds silver lining by diversifying from Top Runner to farmer
As the Coronavirus pandemic tightens its grip and sporting events are canceled around the globe, many South African runners are...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Sehohle the entrepreneur turns attention to business
As the CoronaVirus tightens its grip on an already ailing South African economy and more races are canceled, many athletes have been left...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Khumalo runs 100km raises R80k for running academy
When Prodigal Khumalo crossed the finish line at the Kings Park Stadium yesterday, not only had he completed a gruelling physical feat...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Hope with every step - #MondayMotivation
What’s that old saying about motivation being like taking a bath? Something about having to do it everyday in order for it to work. The...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 2, 20202 min read
'Anything is possible' - Gerda Steyn
After coming within 16 seconds of breaking the 24-year old SA record at the London Marathon yesterday, it’s hard to believe that Gerda...
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