Graduate Gains

A slender student who swopped cappuccinos for confidence.

Murphy's Lore

This Christmas, expect a fight over the last slice of chocolate log.

Remember The Good Times

Fast finisher or quick starter? How to make fond memories, no matter what your pace...

Ask RW

Whatever your question, here’s the answer. Better than the internet!

Monkey Mind

Good company silences the devil on every runner’s shoulder.

Leopard Trail, Baviaanskloof

Leopard Trail, Baviaanskloof

Night Moves

COULD RUNNING IN THE DARK BE THE SECRET TO HITTING A FASTER PACE?

Dog Lessons

Running with a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Trail runner Sue Ullyett has been doing it for years…

Fat-Shaming For Guys

Men are not immune.

Worth His Weight In Gold

An engineer ran it off – and reaped the health and performance benefits.

Unbreakable

THE BOND BETWEEN A DETERMINED DOMESTIC WORKER AND HER EMPLOYER FUELLED HER NEW YORK MARATHON DREAM.

Too Much Of A Good Thing?

THE (REASSURING) TRUTH ABOUT HIGHVOLUME RUNNING AND HEART HEALTH.

Bail Fail

THERE’S A TIME TO STICK IT OUT, AND A TIME TO STOP.

Crowd Source

ROOTING FOR OTHER RUNNERS CAN ACTUALLY BOOST YOUR SPIRITS AND PERFORMANCE.

Twenty Years To Tokyo

MANDIE BRANDT ONCE REPRESENTED SOUTH AFRICA AS A JUNIOR IN THE 800M. TWENTY YEARS ON, SHE’S STILL RUNNING PBS – WHEN MOST OF HER PEERS HAVE LONG SINCE RETIRED. IF BRANDT QUALIFIES FOR THE SUMMER 2020 OLYMPICS, SHE WILL INSPIRE WOMEN RUNNERS EVERYWHERE.

Keep It Real

EVERY RUNNER KNOWS: IF YOU’RE NOT MOVING FORWARD, YOU’RE NOT RUNNING AT ALL.

Flying Dutchman

We’re mesmerised, watching Dutch sprinter DAFNE SCHIPPERS’ feet impacting the track. Here’s why: she makes the Earth spin even faster. Because on the 200m home straight, where the athletes reach top speed, she’s the fastest woman on the planet.

Tough Or Stupid?

FOR RUNNERS TAUGHT TO EMBRACE PAIN, THE LINE OFTEN BLURS.

I Can Feel Something Good Coming

With his eye on three more golds at the Rio Olympics, a relaxed Usa in Bolt talks to RW’s Kerry McCarthy about medals,fame and ugly feet.

Belfast

THE TWO THINGS Belfast is famous for, unfortunately, are the Titanic (which was built here) and the Troubles (which tormented people for 30 years). But the city is safer now, and while we have the usual mob of headmelters, people here are generally good craic [fun].

On The Brink

Will a running shoe shave two minutes and 58 seconds off the marathon world record?

A Life Inspired

Trail-running adventures are best shared.

Thirst Is First

The idea that mild dehydration will slow you doesn’t hold water.

The Past, Present And Future Of Comrades

As the Comrades Marathon heads towards its centenary in 2025, what does the future hold for South Africa’s most iconic race? RW Editor Mike Finch asks Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) General Manager Chris Fisher some important questions…

Of Men And Multitasking

For Big Mac, the consequences of meditating while running were disastrous.

Head Strong

Half a runner’s battle is mastering the voices inside his head.

Embrace The Tough Stuff

What you endure on the run can sustain you in life.

A Tactical Taper

Whether you love it or loathe it, reducing your training pre-race pays off – if you do it right.

The Second Shaving Shortcut

Will the two-hour marathon barrier be broken by… a motivational quote?

Once Bitten

There’s a runner in everyone, waiting to take flight like a beautiful…butterfly?