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.

Trialling The Trail • If you’ve never run trail before, then the magazine in your hands may be the reason you give it a go. But some ground rules are required.

WARM-UPS • The TIPS YOU NEED to GET UP to SPEED

Timing Is Everything • For a truly accurate benchmark of fitness, you need a time trial.

The Protein Primer • How much protein do runners actually need?

Balancing Act • Why having a wobble can make for a better workout.

The Right Dynamic • Does dynamic stretching improve performance? A new study says yes.

Follow A New Path • Why summer is the perfect time to try trail running.

CLUBBING

Dear Spectators Of New York…

When Your Big Important Goal Doesn’t Live Up To The Hype

Stop Listening To Music While You Run! (Try Audio-Books Instead)

Breaking 6. Making History

Race You There!

THE WHOLE PLANET DIET • For decades, the Mediterranean Diet has been held up as the gold standard of health. But critics argue there are bigger gains to be made with a global approach. And it’s a lot more delicious, too.

Eat The Whole World • Fill up on lots of lean protein, a rainbow of fruit and vegetables, fibre-rich beans and grains, nuts and healthy fats: these healthy-eating guidelines aren’t specific to any one country. Here, dietitian Dezi Abeyta offers four global ways to broaden your diet

UTCT • From 21 to 23 November, South Africa’s number-one trail-running event will unleash almost 3 000 athletes on Table Mountain and surrounds at the RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town. It’s a weekend celebration of adventure and endurance.

ULTRA MIND • How we handle the mental pressure of training and competing in an event can determine our result and the outcome. Here’s advice from two expert trail runners who know how to fight the mind game.

TRAIN SPECIFIC • Trail running offers up different training and racing challenges to other forms of running. Experienced coach James Montgomery from therunproject.co.za shares his wisdom on preparing for hills, trails, and long hours…

ON YOUR MARK • Long before the first event of the RMB UTCT begins, there’s a team of runners laying down the route markers to make sure you find your way. Meet two of the best: Jaco Janse van Rensburg and Jan Ham, who handle the logistics behind one of the most important aspects of-race-day safety.

INSPIRATION GENERATION • The RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town ambassadors do more than just run. They inspire others to challenge themselves in the tough world of ultra distance trail running.

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SHE HAS NO COACH, NO TRAINING NO PLAN, AND SEEMINGLY NO LiMiTS • INSIDE THE SWEET-CHOMPING, PAIN-FUELLED, INFECTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC WORLD OF COURTNEY DAUWALTER

BUCKET-LIST PARADISE • Running in a tropical paradise should be on everyone’s 'to do' list. RW digital editor Kim Woolrich ticked that box at the spectacular Seychelles Nature Trail.

RUNNERS’ HOLIDAYS 2025 • Our carefully curated selection of the best trips to refresh mind,...