BREAKING NEWS

CONFIRM YOUR SPACE IN COMRADES WOMEN'S BOOTCAMP

CONFIRM YOUR SPACE IN COMRADES WOMEN'S BOOTCAMP

Time and space are running out for the inaugural Comrades Marathon Women’s Boot Camp; and female athletes are urged to secure their spot at this Saturday’s all-women affair.

Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Marketing & Communications...

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OBITUARY - GORDON BAKER

OBITUARY - GORDON BAKER

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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MY COMRADES STORY BY ALISON SMITH

MY COMRADES STORY BY ALISON SMITH

“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...

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COMMUNITY CHEST SUPERHEROES

COMMUNITY CHEST SUPERHEROES

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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RUN BETTER WITH DEEP HEAT

RUN BETTER WITH DEEP HEAT

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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FIRST EVER COMRADES WOMEN'S BOOT CAMP

FIRST EVER COMRADES WOMEN'S BOOT CAMP

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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COMRADES NOVICE SEMINAR IN PRETORIA ON THURSDAY

COMRADES NOVICE SEMINAR IN PRETORIA ON THURSDAY

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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#COMRADES2023 HAS A NEW FINISH VENUE

#COMRADES2023 HAS A NEW FINISH VENUE

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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MY COMRADES STORY BY RUWEN PILLAY

MY COMRADES STORY BY RUWEN PILLAY

“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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AMABEADIBEADI NEWS

AMABEADIBEADI NEWS

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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