by Mens Health | Mar 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
South Africans are pushing themselves further and faster than ever before, and they’re having fun doing it. The number of ultramarathon runners has doubled in the past three years, and the availability of smaller, niche trail runs on signature scenic hikes has...
by Mens Health | Oct 18, 2016 | Running
Even if you just nailed that 10km road run, you’re probably less prepared to tackle trails than you think. “Because trail running requires so much attention, it’s more like mountain biking or skiing than running on a pavement,” says Dr Travis Stork, host of The...
by Mens Health | Oct 16, 2016 | Fitness
Off-road running is more than just a great cardio workout. When you take to the trail, you also hone your agility and strengthen your core. Before you run straight for the nearest mountain, remember these four rules. 1. Adapt Your Legs A trail’s roots, rocks and...
by Mens Health | Aug 22, 2014 | Fitness
Trail running phenom Ryan Sandes hurts better than you do. Pain is his friend and he knows exactly how to deal with pain. In fact, he’s not quite sure just how much tolerance he has. “I’d like to think I haven’t found my limit yet,” he says. “I think I can still push...
by Mens Health | Nov 15, 2013 | Life
In just three weeks, a selection of South Africa’s finest trail runners will be taking on the 55km ultra trail race, running through the Tsehlanyane National Park in the heart of Lesotho’s Maloti Mountains. And it will take more than just fitness to triumph in this...
