All The Road Closures For This Weekend’s Two Oceans Marathon
It’s going to be a hot one, with the City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management advising that those who are participating in this weekend’s Two Oceans Marathon should take extra precautions.
Suspected Poor Water Quality Makes Berg River Marathon Competitors Sick
It seems water sportsmen can’t catch a break, between the Paris Olympics to the Berg River, and even the Dusi Canoe Marathon in South Africa, water woes are felt the world over.
Comrades Marathon Investigating Allegations Of Cheating
The CMA is currently working through electronic results to identifying any anomalies or inconsistencies.
Boston Marathon Runner Caught Pooping In A Stranger’s Garden [Video]
Sometimes you just have to go, and a poop in the bushes is better than a turd in your tekkies.
First Time In 16 Years Man Beats Horse In Famous Man Vs. Horse Race [Video]
The competition was established after two people at the local Neuadd Arms pub bet on whether a man could defeat a horse in a long-distance race.
The Incredibly Dramatic Finish That Turned Ironman Into A Global Phenomenon [Video]
In 1982, the Ironman Triathlon was still something of a niche event. That would change after images of Julie Moss were beamed around the world.
Sub Two-Hour Marathon Finally Broken – All Runners Need To Read These Split Times
On Saturday, Eliud Kipchoge forever stamped his name into the history books with an incredible feat of athletic endurance.
Only 15 People Have Ever Finished The “Race That Eats Its Young”, The World’s Hardest Ultramarathon [Video]
The Barkley Marathons in Tennessee has been described as the “most evil event in sport”, and yet thousands apply to run it every year.
Video Shows Half Marathon Runners Cheating – 258 In Total!
Running marathons, and half marathons, should be about testing what your body is capable of handling. Over in China, some runners missed that memo.
Promo For Trail Run Series Showcases Beauty Of Untouched Transkei Coastline [Video]
The Transkei coastline remains one of South Africa’s somewhat hidden gems, showcased superbly in the promo video for a new trail run series.
This Brilliant Ad Might Actually Convince You To Run A Marathon [Video]
An advertising agency went all out to promote the Reykjavik Marathon. How? With a movie trailer that offers plenty of action, drama, romance – and running, of course.
Three Training Programs For Every Level Of Fitness
It can be rather daunting staring down the starting line of a race and feeling like you didn’t put in the work beforehand. No stress, you got this though.
Eight Reasons Why This Is Cape Town’s Favourite Running Race (No It’s Not The Gun Run)
I hate exercise as much as the next person but here’s something we all should all get behind. Not a bad view to be had either.
Kid Tries To Keep Up With Commonwealth Games – FAILS [Video]
Why is it that children falling is the most hilarious thing? Especially when it is on live TV. Please enjoy this epic fail.
HECTIC – Car Crash Comes Within Metres Of Wiping Out Comrades Spectators [Video]
Some last-second reactions from a number of Comrades spectators saves their lives, as a car smashed into the railings during South Africa’s ultimate marathon.
Full Video Of Explosion At Finish Line Of Boston Marathon – 3 Dead, Mass Injuries [Photo + Video]
Reports are coming in about a massive explosion at the finish line of one of the world’s most famous road running races – The Boston Marathon. Some publications are saying there was one explosion, others two.
Knysna Marathon Cancelled
It has just been reported on Twitter, that the Knysna Marathon has been cancelled, due to unsafe conditions. The Knysna Marathon Club released this statement on their website: Due to unsafe conditions the 2012 Pick n Pay Cape Times Knysna Forest Marathon have been cancelled. Your safety is our first concern. We had a long […]
Comrades Marathon Winner Denies Cheating Allegations
Yesterday, news broke that this year’s Comrades Marathon winner, Ludwick Mamabolo, had tested positive for the banned substance methylhexaneamine. It is the same substance that got Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson in trouble in 2010.
South African Runner Makes History With Fifth Consecutive Olympic Nod
South African long distance runner, Hendrick Ramaala, made history this morning by becoming the first South African to qualify for five consecutive Olympic Games.