Runner's World SA - November/December 2022

In this issue

How to Power Up Your Biggest Running Muscle / GEAR OF THE YEAR; The Stuff that Rocked in 2022 / How To Survive the Festive Season And Stay Fit / SPECIAL Ultra Trail Cape Town section

HOW MY DAD (AND CHOCOLATE) TAUGHT ME TO RUN

Running has been a part of my life ever since I can remember. I grew up with it in our family; I embraced it as a young person, and as I developed into teenagerhood and beyond, I became a runner myself.

2 mins

RUNNING WATER

There's a global water crisis. Mina Guli wants to draw attention to it - by running over 600km a month.

4 mins

Take On The 10K

Stepping up from 5K to 10K is challenging, but doable - and incredibly rewarding.

1 min

SEASONS IN THE SUN

Summer: what a jol - but your training gets complicated. It doesn't have to be that way.

4 mins

THE LOWDOWN ON RUNNERS' HYGIENE

Running is a far dirtier business than we'd like to admit, says John Carroll, who knows what he's talking about.

3 mins

Too hot to trot?

A hot summer is good news for braais and beer gardens, but bad news for running performance. Here's how to beat the heat.

9 mins

LONG GAME

Forget stretching as you know it. There's a better way to lengthen, strengthen, prime and protect your precious running muscles.

8 mins

IT'S TIME ΤΟ WORK YOUR BUTT!

WANT TO RUN FASTER, STRONGER AND HEALTHIER?

5 mins

ULTRA TRAIL CAPE TOWN UTCT

Ultra-Trail Cape Town has become one of the world's great endurance events, attracting some of the biggest names in global trail running. From the mountain trails to the beaches and forests, the UTCT route is unique, and often packed with enthusiastic supporters. It's a must-do on every runner's bucket list.

10+ mins

THE PAST IS ANOTHER COUNTRY, BUT I'M DREAMING OF REVISITING

Hitherto, there have been two stages in my running life: the period when I was 14 to 17 years old, and then the return to running from my mid-thirties to the present day. Now comes the third stage of my running life.

2 mins

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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.