The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is saddened by news of the passing of multiple Comrades Gold Medalist, Gordon Baker (Race Number 104). A South African by birth, Gordon had emigrated to Esperance in Western Australia nearly two decades ago,...
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“Everything you ever wanted to know about yourself can be learnt in under 12 hours. The only trick is that it must be on the Comrades route, on foot.
The weeks following Comrades are some of my favourite: the panic and paranoia are over and you...
Community Chest supports Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres throughout KwaZulu-Natal and directs all funds raised from the Comrades Superheroes Campaign towards the NPOs in the sector. Between Community Chest Durban and Pietermaritzburg,...
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Pillars of endurance sport – and how to utilise it for improved running performance
Russell Looms, Biokineticist
Entering a new year means that many people will be setting new goals for themselves, including that of fitness goals. If you are aiming...
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Ladies, This Is It! This one’s for you!
In a first for women, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) will host its first ever Comrades Marathon Women’s Boot Camp.
It’s all in line with catering for our female athletes, assisting them to stay in...
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Phobians Athletics Club will host next week’s Comrades Novice Seminar on Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 19h00 at the Phobians Clubhouse, 378 Queens Crescent, Lynnwood, Pretoria.
With little more than 70 days to Comrades race day, the Comrades marketing...
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This year’s Comrades Marathon Down Run, scheduled for Sunday, 11 June 2023, will have a different finish as it returns to the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium after a seven-year break.
The world-famous 90km ultramarathon will not end at the Moses...
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“Growing up in KZN, the Comrades Marathon is a big deal for us as it is one of the most anticipated sporting events in our province and holds its status as being one of the most sought-after tests when it comes to ultra-marathons globally.
In a...
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30,000 MEALS PACKED FOR RISE AGAINST HUNGER
Official Comrades Charity, Rise Against Hunger hosted a meal packaging event recently.
Together with local running club, Collegians Harriers and Comrades Marathon board members, the organisation hosted...
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“What are the different pillars for endurance sports to ensure better performance? Its not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be!”
- Russell Looms, Biokineticist
1. Recovery
This is the most important component when it comes to designing a...
