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A police letter said “individuals desiring to jog for health reason” were “at liberty to do so
LONG DISTANCE RUNNING

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.

  • Agence France Presse
2 min read
Foreign spaza shop owners told the press last week they blamed recent violent looting in Soweto on allegations of fake food in the township. (David Harrison).
ATHLETICS

Now she’s a runner not a fighter

Former child soldier Mira Rai has become a star athlete who is blazing a trail for women in Nepal.

  • Jason Burke
5 min read
Caroline Wöstmann is not one to shy away from a challenge.
2016 OLYMPICS

Comrades winner sets sights on Olympics

Caroline Wöstmann, winner of the 2015 Comrades and Two Oceans ultra-races, has set herself the new challenge of qualifying for the Olympic marathon.

  • Catherine Rice
2 min read
Running was a joy for Jackie Meckler.
COMRADES MARATHON

Running away from pain was first step to Comrades greatness

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

  • Luke Alfred
4 min read
LONG DISTANCE RUNNING

Dean Karnazes: The man who can run forever

Most runners have to stop when they reach their lactate threshold, but Dean Karnazes can run for three days without stopping. What’s his secret?

  • David Cox
5 min read