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Thathe Msimango
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Runners to cash in as Durban International Marathon organizers add more incentives
With just about a month to go to race day, preparations for the third edition of the Durban International Marathon are well underway. The...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 8, 20233 min read
'Writing your goals down reminds you and motivates you' - Miranda Coetzee
After a breakthrough 2022 season which saw her capture a maiden national title and the gold medal at the African Championships, rising...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 7, 20232 min read
"I like the challenge" - Tumisang Pule celebrates first national 35km race walking title
This time last week Tumisang Pule was still on a high after winning his maiden 35km title at the ASA 35Km Race Walking Championships and...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Milton Kekana joins Xcel Running Club
In preparation for the 2023 season, Xcel Running Club has bolstered their squad by signing Milton Kekana. Kekana will fill the gap left...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 4, 20232 min read
'Remember in all the international experiences I have, I don't have World Cross' - Mulaudzi is ready
Now that the final team to represent South Africa at the World Cross Country Championships has been named, Collen Mulaudzi says he has a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 2, 20232 min read
IAU President to attend Nedbank Runified 50km as American CJ Albertson takes aim at Mokoka's 2:40:13
With a host of both local and international ultra marathon stars having confirmed their participation in the 2023 Nedbank Runified...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Adele says hello from the Nedbank side
Following the news that Murray and Roberts had taken a decision to end the sponsorship of their running club in June, the yellow and...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 31, 20233 min read
'By ultra runners for runners' - Comrades champions to lineup at inaugural Tshwane North Ultra 50km
Placed perfectly on the calendar for those who want to test their ultra marathon fitness in race conditions, the inaugural Tshwane North...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 30, 20232 min read
ASA honour Elana Meyer with Lifetime Achievement Award
Reflecting on magnificent running career that included an Olympic silver medal over 10 000m and gold at the World Half Marathon...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 28, 20233 min read
'I'm really blessed that I have such an amazing coach' - Zeney van der Walt on top at ASA Awards
In what can be described as a breakthrough year for her, Zeney van der Walt was rewarded for her 2022 exploits when she was crowned...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 26, 20232 min read
Nkosi grateful for running community's support in his Cover-my-book campaign
Yesterday Bongani Nkosi celebrated his twelfth year anniversary as a member of the Nkangala Athletic Academy. The running club with a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Frans to run Absa Gqeberha 10k as organisers confirm over R1,2 million prize money for 2023 series
When the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series was unveiled, it captured the imagination of the running community not only because of the big...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 22, 20232 min read
Mhlakwana wins big at Hollywoodbets Athletics Club awards
South African ultra-Marathon starlet Nkosikhona Mhlakwana was the big winner at the Hollywoodbets Athletics Club Awards gala ceremony...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 21, 20232 min read
Maxed Elite make strong signings
With the 2023 road running season already in full swing, the Maxed Elite Running Club has underlined its intentions for the year ahead....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Irvette van Zyl joins Hollywoodbets AC
After almost fifteen years in green, Irvette van Zyl has changed colours and will be wearing purple this season. In what will certainly...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 19, 20232 min read
'My focus this year will be on short distances. I want to run a fast time.' - Gladwin Mzazi
For those who have written off Gladwin Mzazi as passed his best, do so at your peril. That's according to the former two-time World...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 17, 20233 min read
"I'm going back to Asia" - Mokoka opens 2023 with 66 as he prepares to run Lake Biwa Marathon in Feb
Opening his season with a comfortable 21km victory at altitude on Saturday 14 January, Stephen Mokoka announced his intentions for the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Vermaas opens athletics academy to serve Para athletes
Eleven years after he co-founded the Pierre Blignaut Shot put and Discus Academy, Eben Vermaas has decided to go it alone and start his...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 14, 20232 min read
Galaletsang Mekgoe wins Skosana 10km Race and is ready for Nedbank 50km - entries close 15 January
After her breakthrough run at the 2022 Comrades Marathon that saw her take fifth place for a maiden gold medal, Galaletsang Mekgoe is an...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 13, 20233 min read
Never too late for Comrades Gold medalist Manduwa who signs first pro contract with Entsika at 47
It may be hard for some to believe that at 47 years old, Solicitor Manduwa has just signed his first professional contract....
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