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Comrades
Fuel up for the Comrades
What can I eat to improve my performance? This is the question foremost in every runner's mind – and the answer, almost too easy and simple to believe: enough carbohydrates.
Comrades: top 10 tips
It is not too late to read this. One, or all of them, might just make the difference on race day.
Comrades: After the race
Directly after running the Comrades, experts recommend icing the quads, hamstrings, calves and feet each for 10 minutes at a time.
DJ runs Comrades for his mom
94.7 Highveld Stereo presenter, Brad Brown will be running his first Comrades Marathon at the end of May – and he’ll be running for his mother who passed away recently.
Brad Brown: Comrades take two
Highveld Stereo's weekend breakfast show host Brad Brown will hit the road again this year for his second attempt at the Comrades. Here's how he trained, ate and stayed focused.
Comrades: The final countdown
A few weeks before the Comrades, it is important for you to knuckle down to some serious training in preparation for the race, providing that you have been training at a reasonable level until now.
Proper hydration for the Comrades
One of the most important factors which determines the success of a Comrades runner's performance is how much water he or she loses during an event and how successfully these fluid losses are replenished during and after exercise. DietDoc gives some expert advice.
Comrades runner? Protect your eyes
“Sport has entered a modern and scientific era where visual performance should be a vital dimension of training programmes.” In a sport, consider the protection of your eyes.
Could you be overtraining?
Health experts always advise that regular exercise should be part of your daily schedule. But how would you know if you were overdoing it? Health24 investigated.
Fuel your body for the Comrades
Fuelling your body with appropriate nutrients before, during and after endurance events like the Comrades Marathon is critical for optimal performance. Here's some expert advice.
Life after the finish line
You spent months training for the biggest race of your life. But now it’s over, so now what? Here's how to cope with the physical, mental and emotional turmoil after a race.
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