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Gerda Steyn On The Power Of Running And The Future Of The Two Oceans Marathon
Read More: Gerda Steyn On The Power Of Running And The Future Of The Two Oceans MarathonFew athletes are more closely associated with the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon than Gerda Steyn. The seven-time Two Oceans champion credits the sport with changing almost every aspect of her life, from her career to the friendships she has built along the way. And she believes a new partnership between Discovery and the Totalsports Two…
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Discovery Is The New Partner Of The Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON. Here’s How You Can Get Early Access
Read More: Discovery Is The New Partner Of The Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON. Here’s How You Can Get Early AccessFor the first time in the race’s history, runners will be able to bypass the ballot for the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD (TTOM), provided they are qualifying Discovery Bank clients. Discovery today announced that it has been named the official Health, Wellness and Banking Partner of the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON…
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The Mindset That Built A Comrades Marathon Legend
Read More: The Mindset That Built A Comrades Marathon LegendWith the 2026 Comrades Marathon now behind us, the running world is still wondering: how does Gerda Steyn keep doing it? The “Smiling Assassin” once again rewrote the record books, breaking her own course record with a remarkable time of 5:44:53. While the headlines often focus on performances and records, there’s another side to success…
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The 15-Minute Trick That Beats A 10-Step Skincare Routine
Read More: The 15-Minute Trick That Beats A 10-Step Skincare RoutineFeel like you’re spending more time than ever chasing that ever-elusive glow? It’s not just in your head. Women now dedicate an average of 22.4 minutes a day to their skincare routines – amounting to over 136 hours a year. Driven by a global skincare market that’s ballooned to a staggering $162 billion, online searches…
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Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather Warning
Read More: Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather WarningThe 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10KM has officially been cancelled following severe weather warnings ahead of Sunday’s scheduled race. Organisers confirmed on Friday that the decision was made in consultation with the City of Cape Town, local authorities, Disaster Risk Management teams and appointed safety officials after forecasts predicted dangerous conditions across…
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17 Women Share What Finishing The Two Oceans Marathon Really Feels Like
Read More: 17 Women Share What Finishing The Two Oceans Marathon Really Feels LikeThere’s a moment, somewhere in that final stretch, where it all starts to catch up with you. The emotional floodgates open. The early alarms. The long runs. The days you showed up when it would’ve been easier to stay in bed. The sacrifices. EVERYTHING plays out in your head at once. As you run over…
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15 Really Unique Fitness Races You’ll Want To Add To Your Bucket List
Read More: 15 Really Unique Fitness Races You’ll Want To Add To Your Bucket ListWhoever thinks running is all about you, the road and lifting one foot after another may need to pick up an internet-enabled device. Running races, marathons, trail running and more have innovated far beyond you and the open road. New, unique fitness races for running now include elements like tourism, burpees, wildlife and more. Now,…
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Nedbank Powers South Africa’s First Gravel Burn With Kindred By Gravel
Read More: Nedbank Powers South Africa’s First Gravel Burn With Kindred By GravelEvery rider knows that gravel has a way of revealing character. It strips away the noise, leaving only the crunch of tyres on dirt, the rhythm of breath and the people beside you who keep you going. It’s not just about the finish line – it’s about the stories, the challenges and the shared moments…
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From Concussion To Breast Injuries: How The Women’s Rugby World Cup Is Sparking A Medical Revolution
Read More: From Concussion To Breast Injuries: How The Women’s Rugby World Cup Is Sparking A Medical Revolution“Four years ago, World Rugby made a commitment that any research they do on the men’s game, they will also do on the women’s game,” World Rugby’s medical manager Dr Lindsay Starling tells WH. “Any research funded or conducted by World Rugby is 50/50, male and female, or solely on females.” Considering the widely cited figure…
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Watch The Springbok Women In Action At The Rugby World Cup
Read More: Watch The Springbok Women In Action At The Rugby World CupAs South Africa wraps up Women’s Month this August, the Springbok Women are busy showing the world exactly why rugby belongs to them too. Playing in the Rugby World Cup in England, the team in green and gold is carrying not just national pride, but the dreams of every young girl who’s ever imagined pulling…
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PSA! Vitality Named Official Wellness Partner Of HYROX South Africa
Read More: PSA! Vitality Named Official Wellness Partner Of HYROX South AfricaThere’s something new to get excited about this HYROX week. Discovery Vitality has officially partnered with HYROX South Africa – aka the world’s fastest-growing fitness racing series – and it means one thing: more motivation to move and rack up points while you’re at it. Through this new partnership, Vitality members can now earn up…
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Read More: Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10KAfter drawing thousands of runners to the streets of Gqeberha and Cape Town, South Africa’s most dynamic road running series is heading to KwaZulu-Natal for its third stop of the year. The 8th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K hits the Durban beachfront on Sunday, 13 July 2025, promising fast times, good vibes and an unbeatable mix of competition…
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ASICS Signs First-Ever Dog Ambassador To Prove Movement Is For Everyone
Read More: ASICS Signs First-Ever Dog Ambassador To Prove Movement Is For EveryoneFirst off, how cute is this little pupper!? If his fluffball face and zoomie energy don’t inspire you to get moving with your own furry mate, the research-backed mental health benefits of walking your dog might just do the trick. ASICS has just made history as the first sports brand to sign a dog as…
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Here Are The Women To Watch In This Year’s F1
Read More: Here Are The Women To Watch In This Year’s F1Since the beginning of time, Formula 1 has been a male-dominated sport. Any motorsport for that matter. And it’s been as rare as a season without a crash to see a woman’s name pop up. But in recent times there has been a change with a shift of focus towards more women in key roles…
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The Obstacle Race That Tests Your Body And Your Mind
Read More: The Obstacle Race That Tests Your Body And Your MindThe Red Bull Ibiza Royale is set to redefine fitness challenges by combining physical skill with mental strategy in a unique obstacle course race. Scheduled to take place from 11 to 14 April 2025 at the Castle of Ibiza, this event invites teams of two athletes to tackle a series of exciting, yet challenging obstacles…
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Here’s What To Expect At Red Bull Ibiza Royale (And How To Enter)
Read More: Here’s What To Expect At Red Bull Ibiza Royale (And How To Enter)If you think that fitness should be fun, and if you’ve always wanted to visit the famed Spanish destination of Ibiza, the time to act is now. Applications are open for the inaugural Red Bull Ibiza Royale – the wildest obstacle race through Ibiza Castle. In the Mediterranean sunshine, mixed teams of two will take…
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How Anneke Bosch Prepped For The Women’s T20 World Cup
Read More: How Anneke Bosch Prepped For The Women’s T20 World CupAs the Proteas Women prepare for the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from 3 October – 20 October, all-rounder Anneke Bosch is focused on making a significant impact both personally and for her team. Anneke brings her right-handed batting prowess and a wealth of experience…
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Everything To Know About Hyrox, The Tough New Fitness Race
Read More: Everything To Know About Hyrox, The Tough New Fitness RaceRunners show off their speed in races, marathons and on Strava. Powerlifters head to comps to display their prowess. Pole dancers, gymnasts and surfers, too. But what about the people who hit the gym every day? Most of the time, we’re either working out for aesthetics or just for ourselves. But to create an element…
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How A Women’s Day Run Sparked Community And Change
Read More: How A Women’s Day Run Sparked Community And ChangeRunning solo can be a therapeutic escape, offering the “me-time” we often crave. But something special happens when you swap those solo runs for a group experience. In South Africa, community running clubs have taken this idea to heart, transforming the streets or trails into spaces not just for physical activity but for mental rejuvenation,…
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Every Female South African Para-Athlete At The 2024 Paralympic Games
Read More: Every Female South African Para-Athlete At The 2024 Paralympic GamesA few days right after the 2024 Olympics, more action is on the way! With just 16 days to go, the 2024 Paralympic Games kick off in Paris and many exceptional para-athletes from South Africa are aiming to bring back the gold, silver or bronze. The financial incentives for medallists are the same as for…
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Drop Everything You’re Doing RN And Watch ‘Road To Paris’ By adidas
Read More: Drop Everything You’re Doing RN And Watch ‘Road To Paris’ By adidasIf you’ve binge-watched every sports documentary and live for the finish line and gold medal moments, then this docuseries by adidas is what you need to watch RN! “Road to Paris” is a captivating six-part series that offers an exclusive look into the lives of six distinguished adidas athletes as they prepped for the 2024…
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OMW, Caster Semenya Will Run SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane!
Read More: OMW, Caster Semenya Will Run SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane!Olympic gold medalist and all-around inspiration Caster Semenya is joining the SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane on August 3, 2024. And we might actually faint of excitement! We’re not the only ones losing our minds over this. The race organisers are ecstatic. She will be a familiar face at the event, cheering on athletes and inspiring young…
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Your Easy Guide To The Paralympics Codes
Read More: Your Easy Guide To The Paralympics CodesParalympics codes got you a bit baffled? The codes are essential to having fair sporting opportunities for all para-athletes. Per the International Paralympic Committee, “The IPC Athlete Classification Code is created to fulfil this mission by supporting and coordinating the development and implementation of accurate, reliable, consistent, and credible sport-focused classification systems.” Here, your essential guide to Paralympics…
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Here’s How Much SA Olympians Will Get Paid For Winning At The Paris 2024 Games
Read More: Here’s How Much SA Olympians Will Get Paid For Winning At The Paris 2024 GamesAs the Paris Olympics grows closer so does the excitement and of course, number of questions. So we’re here to answer all your burning FAQs! And that includes how much South African Olympic athletes can expect to earn if they win medals. Spoiler alert: a gold medal *could* net athletes R1.3 million! READ MORE: Tatjana…
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H&M Move Teams Up With ActivateHer To Support Girls In Sport
Read More: H&M Move Teams Up With ActivateHer To Support Girls In SportThat girls and women in sport deserve attention and support is clear. Sport provides so much to anyone who takes it up. There are the physical benefits, like better heart health. But there are the mental perks, too, like lowering depression and anxiety. Now, H&M Move, through their community programme, Move Together, has teamed up with…
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Every South African Female Athlete Qualified For The 2024 Olympics – So Far
Read More: Every South African Female Athlete Qualified For The 2024 Olympics – So FarAs of the time of writing, there are precisely 71 days to go until our South African athletes fly the flag and represent the country at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Every competitive athlete has the event firmly in their sights and is working hard to put their best efforts forward. Read on to…
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Mark Your Calendars As The Telkom Netball League 2024 Promises An Action-Packed Season
Read More: Mark Your Calendars As The Telkom Netball League 2024 Promises An Action-Packed SeasonThe wait is over – the 2024 Telkom Netball League (TNL) is set to get underway at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg. With its inaugural power week from 26 April – 5 May 2024, followed by a series of electrifying matches running through May and June, the TNL promises a spectacle of athleticism, sportsmanship and…
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14 Sports Documentaries That Will Inspire You To Be Your Best Self
Read More: 14 Sports Documentaries That Will Inspire You To Be Your Best SelfThe world of sports has always been captivating. It’s a world where athletes strive for greatness and success, pushing their bodies and minds to the limit. And while we admire their achievements on the field, court or road, it’s not often that we get a glimpse into the trials and tribulations they face in order…
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Everything You Need To Know About Levelling Up Your Netball Game
Read More: Everything You Need To Know About Levelling Up Your Netball GameNetball, the girls’ go-to sport, has come a long way. From being the extra-curricular activity you loved at school, to the investment in netball has seen the emergence of professionalism in the sport. Now, pro netball spans multiple watch-worthy leagues here in SA and beyond. It’s also a great way to stay active, even though…
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Want To Try Soccer? Here’s How To Up Your Game
Read More: Want To Try Soccer? Here’s How To Up Your GameWomen’s soccer, once a difficult sport to navigate in South Africa, is opening up. More and more women are going pro, even heading to clubs overseas to step up their game and earn full salaries. There’s the steady growth of tournaments on our shores, like the Hollywoodbets Super League, thankfully watchable on SABC Sport. And…
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Explore The Wildest Half-Marathon In The World
Read More: Explore The Wildest Half-Marathon In The WorldImagine a race that defies convention, a gathering that transcends the ordinary – and an adventure that weaves together the tapestry of nature, athleticism and conservation. That’s the remarkable Skukuza Half-Marathon, drawing between 1,500 to 2,000 runners from across the globe and South Africa to take in the untamed beauty of Africa; all in celebration…
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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Netball World Cup
Read More: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Netball World CupThe time is finally here, where the Netball World Cup will be held on South African soil. Team SA has been hard at work putting in the time to make sure they take on the best in style. Here, everything you need to know about the games. It’s time to support our Proteas! When is…
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Laduma! Here’s EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Read More: Laduma! Here’s EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023Grab your vuvuzelas, dust off your makarapas and prepare to unleash a wave of soccer madness because the FIFA Women’s World Cup is just around the corner! And we’re totally here for it! The countdown is on and it’s time to gear up, rally together and show our unwavering support for the talented athletes of Banyana…
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The New Le Coq Sportif Banyana Bafana Fan Gear Is Here
Read More: The New Le Coq Sportif Banyana Bafana Fan Gear Is HereAhead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, apparel partner Le Coq Sportif has launched a range of Banyana Bafana fan gear – and it’s nostalgia, ultra. The kit, reminiscent of the 90’s gear, is inspired by the traditional colours of South African soccer. The colours are said to be a testament to the teams’…
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How Kirsten Neuschäfer Won The Beautiful Golden Globe Race – And Kept Sane
Read More: How Kirsten Neuschäfer Won The Beautiful Golden Globe Race – And Kept SaneRaces are meant to test your endurance, power and grit. But a few also test your mental capacity and ability to survive. One such race? The Golden Globe, a non-stop, around-the-world yacht race, which is done completely solo. We chat to Kirsten Neuschäfer, winner of the 2022 Golden Globe Race, a nautical lesson in grit…
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Fuel Your Passion For Motorsport With Fabienne Lanz And The T4 Series
Read More: Fuel Your Passion For Motorsport With Fabienne Lanz And The T4 SeriesFabienne Lanz, a prominent figure in the motorsport industry and Women in Motorsport global ambassador, has partnered with T4 Series, a leading motorsport platform, to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the sport. As part of this initiative, Lanz and T4 Series are thrilled to announce the upcoming 3-day…
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How Cyclist Candice Lill Is Approaching The Absa Cape Epic
Read More: How Cyclist Candice Lill Is Approaching The Absa Cape EpicThe Absa Cape Epic is a gruelling multi-day stage race from the 19th to the 26th of March 2023. Before the onset of the race, Candice Lill let us take a peek into her routine going into the race, with tips galore! Ever wanted to try the Cape Epic? Here’s your chance to see how the pro,…
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The 2023 Absa Cape Epic: The Women To Watch
Read More: The 2023 Absa Cape Epic: The Women To WatchWhile the Men’s category is dominated by returning teams, and thus an element of the expected, the Women’s category in this year’s Absa Cape Epic is far more open. Of the top combinations only the 8capital team and the newly formed e-FORT.net | SeattleCoffeeCo have completed an Absa Cape Epic together before. So it stands to reason that…
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Netball SA Has Just Unveiled The Netball World Cup Kit – And It’s STUNNING
Read More: Netball SA Has Just Unveiled The Netball World Cup Kit – And It’s STUNNINGAhead of the Vitality Netball World Cup (to be held in South Africa), Netball SA and PUMA have unveiled the special Netball World Cup kit the Spar Proteas will be playing in. The kit, which contains PUMA’s Drycell technology, pays homage to the colourful South African culture. “We launched the Home and Away kits on…
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Meet The Absa Cape Epic’s Powerhouse Cyclist, Fran Miller
Read More: Meet The Absa Cape Epic’s Powerhouse Cyclist, Fran MillerFrom sporting heroes to royalty, business leaders to media personalities, the Absa Cape Epic, the world’s most famous mountain bike stage race, attracts celebrities from around the world to make the event a box office hit year after year. All about the Absa Cape Epic The Epic Series is a global portfolio of the most…
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5 Pro Tips You Need For Your First Cycle Race
Read More: 5 Pro Tips You Need For Your First Cycle RaceGearing up for your first cycle race is not just about time on the road. It also depends on what you consume before, during and after the race. Wayne Allen shares his five top tips to get you across the finish line this weekend at the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Did you know? The Cape…
