Your Running Nutrition Questions Answered!

Your Running Nutrition Questions Answered!

Not sure what to eat before a long run or short, hard time trial? Or perhaps you’re keen to get your healthy eating plan back on track but you’re not sure where to start? The good news is, when it comes to running nutrition, we’ve got you covered. For runners,...
6 Proven Methods To Become A Faster Runner

6 Proven Methods To Become A Faster Runner

It’s the one question many runners want the answer to… “How do I improve my speed on theroad/track or trails? "The truth is, there isn’t one simple answer, but rather a range of factors which all contribute to better running form and enhanced leg speed and...
Invisible Progress

Invisible Progress

If you are anything like me you want to clearly see the results of your hard work. What is the point of putting in the miles, the quality, the blood sweat and tears, and then hardly have anything to show for it! I recall the quote by a top Germiston Callies coach,...

The beauty of basics Ask any successful sportsman how he or she starts their season, and they will point you towards their base phase or foundation setting for the year. Irrespective of whether you are a track runner, cross country, marathon and ultra-runner, the...
Of Course It Is Possible!

Of Course It Is Possible!

Comrades 1996 was going to be a good one for Bert Davids. He just didn’t know it at the time. A few years before he was lucky to escape with his life from a serious car accident. His family was grateful that the head of the family was spared and accepted the doctor’s...
Ticking Training Boxes

Ticking Training Boxes

A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to travel to Europe with a few of our athletes for the European track and field season. What a privilege to live and breathe the lifestyle that so many young athletes are striving towards! It has been a while since I was a...