Trail Talk
Trail Running Etiquette
Trail running has boomed over the past couple of years and with this more and more people are running trails and competing in events....
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Iron deficiency is a common problem for athletes, particularly females. Iron deficiency can impair performance due to a decreased delivery of oxygen to the...
Groin Pain
Determining the origin of hip and groin pain can be a very complex matter, however this can often be traced back to weak core...
Core Activation
Core training is a term widely used, but poorly understood. Our core consists of a group of muscles building a bridge between the upper...
Pilates Training For Runners
Pilates is a form of exercise focused on restoring balance in the body and after looking at the previous article on the Value of...
Value of Diagnostic Tests to Speed Recovery
Although diagnostic tests are very commonly used in sports injuries, runners totally underutilise it. The value of early diagnosis and treatment is the determining...
Tips, Technique & Safety
The Art Of Mud Slinging
Living in the highveld, most of our trails are a muddy mess in summer. Slippery...
Tumble In Style
You are a trail runner right? Bad news is that you’re going to take a...
Rules Of Engagement
Unbeknownst to most athletes, there is a strict Code of Conduct to adhere to when...
The Importance Of Base Training
Through my years of running I have learnt that runners live by the phrase, “Once a...
Running With Blisters
Blisters are a common problem amongst runners and can often be very disabling. Blisters are caused...
Health & Wellness
You. Must. Stretch.
Stretching - as runners we know we have to but we rarely do! Although running...
Plyometric Training
Plyometric training is based on agility drills and jumps. The aim of this conditioning is to improve...
Gastrointestinal Discomfort
We spend a lot of time training our bodies in preparation for race day but...
Pilates Training For Runners
Pilates is a form of exercise focused on restoring balance in the body and after...
Fitness vs Fat Loss
Is it better to eat before you run, or should you be in a fasting...