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Thathe Msimango
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Kavanagh dominates Durban leg of Totalsports Women's Race
Sensational young runner Tayla Kavanagh put in a scintillating performance to win the Durban Totalsports 10k women's race in a time of...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 8, 20222 min read
Hilton to Capture Site 21km postponed but battle over Mandela Marathon continues to court in Sept
Although KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA ) announced on Thursday via a media statement that they have opted to postpone the new race,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 5, 20222 min read
Kana to use Rock City Ladies 10km to identify talent in Zamdela, Sasolburg
As South Africa celebrates its women this month, runners have been given the opportunity to get in on the act by taking part in a number...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 2, 20222 min read
'Respect running and it becomes easy' - new kid on the block Khonkhobe ready to shine
When it comes to top ultra marathon runners, the North West province has produced more than its fair share. For example the only pair of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 31, 20222 min read
'I think top 10 is on the cards' - Adele Broodryk ready for Comrades after second place at N12 Ultra
With the continuing uncertainty over whether or not Up-Run record holder Gerda Steyn will take part in this year's Comrades Marathon, her...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 29, 20222 min read
Murray & Roberts top runners ready for Comrades after testing the route
As the 28th of August draws ever closer, the country top ultra distance runners are doing their final preparations ahead of the Comrades...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 28, 20223 min read
How Tumi Sole used running to get over trauma
When Tumi Sole was involved in a car accident and assaulted at the scene in 2015, it was a life changing ordeal. Like many who have had...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 25, 20223 min read
'I was not disciplined and that took me out' - Kaptein is back and in it to win it!
More than one exhausted runner has been heard to exclaim in exasperation after crossing the finish line - never again! The pain of...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 23, 20222 min read
Mpofu aims for marathon majors after setting a new Zimbabwean record
After setting a new national marathon record during the World Championships in Eugene last week, Zimbabwean Marathoner Isaac Mpofu is...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 22, 20222 min read
'My body is responding well. I will get those 3 seconds soon' - Mathanga aims for new 10km PB
Mbuleli Mathanga is convinced that it's just a matter of time before he becomes the latest South African to run under 28 minutes for...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 21, 20222 min read
'I’ll just keep on knocking because I believe that once the door opens, it’s gonna open big' - Akani
While South Africa continues to search for its first medal at the Athletics World Championships currently underway in the USA, the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 20, 20223 min read
Commitment is key to Nosipho Dlamini's dramatic improvement with much more to come
It is a truism that for the talented athlete, the first venture into the sport is met with instant success. Athletics is no different,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 19, 20222 min read
'God sees. He knows when it’s your time' - Melikhaya Frans after marathon PB at World Champs
"My name is Melikhaya, but when I was running I felt like it should be Melisizwe," were the marathoner's words as he reflected on a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 14, 20222 min read
'I'm humbled. It's a dream for every athlete to break records' - Kekana on new SA 10k Masters record
In addition to Maxime Chaumeton becoming the first South African to run under 28 minutes for 10km on home soil, another notable record...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 12, 20222 min read
Qhina to run Dublin Marathon
South African Marathoner Mthandazo Qhina is set to run the Dublin Marathon in Ireland in October. The Nedbank Running Club top runner...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 10, 20223 min read
'I'm still a kid and I must enjoy it' - Maxime Chaumeton takes 4th in 27:58 at Absa RYC DURBAN 10k
After breaking 8 minutes over 3000m for the first time back in February, Maxime Chaumeton bullishly announced that his 7:56 to win the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 8, 20223 min read
Confirmed! Mokoka to run Absa RYC 10k and says he's ready to run fastest 10k by SAfrican on SA soil
When he announced his withdrawal from the World Championships marathon by way of a social media post a few weeks ago, the collective...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 7, 20222 min read
'Add strength training and conditioning' - Advice from fitness trainer & top runner Tshepiso Khati
What sets Tshepiso Khati apart from most other physical trainers is that he doesn't just walk the talk - he runs it! The 25-year old who...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 6, 20222 min read
'We are here for the kids so we must not disappoint them' - Icon's Journey 400km epic continues
With three marathons in three days behind them, the participants of this year's Icon's Journey 400km challenge are still breathing fire...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 5, 20222 min read
'We have already planned our splits' Mashele aims for new PB at Absa RYC Durban 10k
Glancing at the top 50 10km performances by men on South African soil will reveal the name of Precious Lesiba Mashele well inside the...
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