Runner's World SA - January/February 2020

In this issue

How To Balance Mind, Body & Spirit For Your Best Running Life! Why You Don't NEED Expensive Shoes To Run Fast. Every Runner's Guide To Running Etiquette.

What Is The True Scent Of Running?

EVERY NOW AND THEN I’ll get a blast of a particular strain of menthol and find myself transported back to the university’s austere, drably colored indoor track. I’m lacing up my racing flats, hearing the thud of stampeding feet and the whhhisssh, whhhisssh of my high school’s nylon warm-up tracksuits. They’re calling for my race, the 800-meter, to collect by the start line.

3 mins

You Don't Need Expensive Shoes To Get Faster

I laced up a test pair of orange Vaporfly 4% and drove to a nearby park. The path was smooth and mostly flat, the late afternoon air contained that bit of ‘perfect’, and my previous workouts gave me confidence that I wouldn’t be left throwing up.

3 mins

For Strength And Speed, You Need To Lift – Here's How.

For Strength And Speed, You Need To Lift – Here’s How.

3 mins

5 Meaningful Ways To Measure Success Beyond Speed

RUNNING IS SO COMPLEX. It requires form, fitness, discipline, patience – and the list goes on. Yet of all the things we improve on as we progress, we often focus solely on speed: faster splits, new PBs, finally beating that guy you see at all your races.

3 mins

Of Tribes And Family

Of Tribes And Family

3 mins

13 Peaks A Ryan Sandes Challenge

MORE INTO UNSTRUCTURED ADVENTURE THAN FORMAL RACING? THEN THE 13 PEAKS CHALLENGE MAY BE FOR YOU.

4 mins

Country Classics

CITY LIGHTS AIN’T SO BRIGHT – IT’S TIME TO GET OUTTA TOWN.

3 mins

Don't Hock A Loogie!

THEINS ANDOUTS OF RUNNING ETIQUETTE– ANDHOW TO BE AMODEL RUNNING COMPANION.

8 mins

The 26 That Rose To The Top

Whether you want to run further and faster, or just want to cover your kays with fewer aches and pains, this season’s shoes boast the latest innovations in cushioning and comfort to help you keep running strong. We tested 78 pairs of shoes in our lab and on the feet of more than 300 wear-testers, who each logged more than 80km in their test pairs. To identify our top 26, we looked at how the shoes performed regarding key metrics such as comfort, stability, and overall ride. We grouped them into four categories –road shoes that are fast, soft, or stable, and trail shoes –to help you find the pair that best meets your needs. It’s time to make room in your cupboard.

10+ mins

Passing The Baton To The Next Generation (But Not Just Yet…)

Passing The Baton To The Next Generation (But Not Just Yet…)

3 mins

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Runner's World SA Magazine Description:

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.