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Road Running

Who said running is free?
Article
/ 28 September 2018

Who said running is free?

In a sport in which there’s no option but to put in the work to get fit, time can be the biggest cost

By Tebogo Tshwane and Luke Feltham
No jogging: Pavement-pounders get the push in Sierra Leone
Africa
/ 1 August 2017

No jogging: Pavement-pounders get the push in Sierra Leone

Street jogging with your chums is a sport enjoyed by millions around the world – but seemingly not by police in Sierra Leone.

By Agence France Presse
Running away from pain was first step to Comrades greatness
Article
/ 28 May 2015

Running away from pain was first step to Comrades greatness

Former Comrades runner Jackie Meckler, now in his eighties, reminisces his five wins.

By Luke Alfred
For girls who don’t want shoes in tampon box colours
Article
/ 4 March 2015

For girls who don’t want shoes in tampon box colours

Fleek’s the new buzzword for trendy. But when it comes to what’s on your feet, only men can be fleek, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.

By Staff Reporter
How running junkies find their next fix
Article
/ 18 December 2014

How running junkies find their next fix

Runners live by a guide that describes every race in the land – and there’s at least one every weekend.

By Matthew Burbidge
Why can’t we jog freely?
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Why can’t we jog freely?

Its vulgarity and crudeness aside, the fact that abuse is hurled at women with such ease and nonchalance, and no fear of repercussion, made me angry.

By Staff Reporter
Athletes urged to vote for Jozi with their feet
Article
/ 10 February 2012

Athletes urged to vote for Jozi with their feet

This is not just a T-shirt. It is a map of Johannesburg as it could be — an invitation to plot the city with your own two feet.

By Nechama Brodie
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Article
/ 28 May 2010

Comrades runners set for sparrows start

Anxiety, fear and excitement are building up as runners prepare for the 85th anniversary of the Comrades Marathon, taking place on Sunday.

By Thabo Mohlala
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Article
/ 3 September 2009

Road runners chase big money in Bloemfontein

South Africa’s top runners will have to weather an onslaught from their foreign counterparts at the Nedbank Half Marathon in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 February 2009

Two Oceans to go over Chappies

The Two Oceans Marathon race office has received confirmation from the Western Cape government that Chapman’s Peak will be open for the race in April.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Haile’s big heart

Phathisani Moyo catches up with legendary runner Haile Gebrselassie and his crew of future super athletes in Kenya.

By Phathisani Moyo
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Africa
/ 4 July 2008

Athletic escapism in Burundi

Burundians took up exercise during the civil war to keep their spirits up — now they’re hooked. Haydee Bangerezako reports.

By Haydee Bangerezako

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