Runner's World South Africa

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.

Runner’s World South Africa

Who is your running hero?

Give Us A Hill, Will Ya?

Uganda’s Race Under the Mountains • Run where the world splits in two.

In Hot Water • Could jumping into a hot bath after a run dampen your performance?

Knees Are Good • It’s joint honours for walking, cycling and swimming when it comes to knee osteoarthritis.

The Speed Dosage • New study identifies the magic number when it comes to interval training.

Stock Up • Why chicken soup has a bowlful of benefits.

Find Your Happy Running Place • Why the right training environment is key to success.

Majors: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Rise Of The Machines • How to get the most out of gym cardio equipment.

Running Habits I’ve Had to Embrace As I Approach 50

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Delve into your DNA • Match training and recovery to your running type.

What’s Your Running DNA? • How understanding your strengths and weaknesses can transform how you train, rest and race.

Which Methods Best Suit Your Type? • While the demands of your goal race should shape overall training structure, how you meet those demands should reflect your running DNA. Two athletes training for the same race may need very different paths.

How Your Type Affects Your Recovery

Gnocc Back More Energy • Feed your tired muscles with this express comfort food: butternut gnocchi.

Beyond The Miles • Seven science-backed, non-running ways to boost your endurance.

Yes, I Am A Woman. Yes, I Run in the Dark.

Snappy Dresser • Running fast requires talent and training. David Kaly is better 'suited' to it than most.

LEAP OF FAITH • How Jack Faint’s worldfirst Indian odyssey was powered by finding wonder in the face of fear.

SAWE: THE FIRE WITHIN • The phenomenal Sabastian Sawe successfully defended his already-exceptional London Marathon title this April – and made two-hour marathon history on The Mall.

A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS • How Sabastian Sawe and 2Running are going to huge lengths to dispel any suspicion that doping contributes to his extraordinary performances.

GOING THE EXTRA MILES • Claudio Berardelli shares a typical 10-day cycle of Sabastian Sawe’s training. Don’t try this at home…

THE RUNNER’S WORLD GUIDE TO STRENGTH TRAINING • Why and how leaning into strength and conditioning can give your running a major lift.

CAN RUNNERS JUST KEEP GETTING FASTER? • From the track to the marathon, history shows that today’s limits often become tomorrow’s benchmarks. Understanding how we push the boundaries of human performance can change the way you think about your own potential.

WHAT’S HOLDING YOUR ATHLETIC PEAK BACK?

A HATER’S GUIDE TO RUNNING INSIDE

The Winter GEAR GUIDE • There’s no such thing as bad weather – if you have the right kit. Here’s our choice of the best winter gear to help you take on whatever Mother Nature throws at you.

Joint honours