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DEAR DIARY, IT FEELS LIKE A NEW CHAPTER IN MY RUNNING

If a tree falls in a forest and there's nobody there, does it make a sound? Yes, obviously. If a run isn't recorded, did it actually happen? Again, yes. Is it more fun to keep a training diary? I've recently concluded it is.

How to Recover Immediately After a Race

YOU’VE JUST CROSSED that finish line. Congrats! Whether you’ve crushed a half marathon, a full 42.2 or an ultra, now is the time to focus on postrace recovery.

Go With Your Gut

How to practise your fuelling strategy to train your stomach before race day.

No-nonsense Hydration

How to manage your hydration and electrolyte levels to run better.

WHY WE SHOULD LEARN TO RUN TOWARDS OUR GOALS

There is a word my brain whispers to me far too often; a word that is weighty with reproach, scolding, guilt and shame. That word is ‘should’.

RUNNING ON HIGH

Ultra-Trail Drakensberg is the southern hemisphere's answer to the iconic Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc: high-altitude mountain running at its most majestic.

NONE FOR THE ROAD

For some who have struggled with alcohol, running can help them find a path to a better place.

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.

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.

IT'S TIME ΤΟ WORK YOUR BUTT!

WANT TO RUN FASTER, STRONGER AND HEALTHIER?

LONG GAME

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

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.

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.

SEASONS IN THE SUN

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

Take On The 10K

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

RUNNING WATER

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

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.

Music is Your Ultimate Training Partner

It pumps you up, saves tough workouts, and makes you a better (happier!) runner.

All the feels

Learning how your body reacts at different effort levels is a key running skill.

Kettlebell Training Can Make You a Better Runner

You may think slinging heavy weights doesn't scream 'fast on your feet'; but kettlebells can complement your running routine in many ways - making you stronger, speedier, and more powerful.

All Hail The Crew

Increasingly, runners are taking to the streets and the trails in social groups. But it's not quite the club running of the past.

Feeling Good, Feeling Positive

One of South Africa's top comedians tells us how running enriches his everyday life and provides the perfect space for creating new stand-up material.

67 Ways to Run Better Right Now

Golden rules, expert tips and hard-won wisdom from coach and multi-distance athlete Robbie Britton

Finding the Secret Sauce: Demystifying Carbon-Fibre Plates

FOUR YEARS AGO, Nike launched the Vaporfly 4%, enthralling us with the promise its name implied: running economy improved by 4 percent.

THE WILD ONES

George Mountain Ultra Trail

RECOVERY POSITION!

The best way to get over a hard effort is all down to science and physiology.

THE RUNNING COMMUNITY IS ALWAYS THERE TO LIFT YOU UP

When my husband Graham became terminally ill, it was tempting to sink into despair.

Fighting talk

How motivational mantras can keep you going when your body wants to give up.

Brutal

This year, legendary endurance pair Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel took on their most ambitious challenge yet. And almost failed.

These 13 Running Myths Are Dated, Dangerous, and Slowing Down You

The sport's top experts call B.S. and share what will actually help you run stronger and smarter than ever