Training tips, nutrition advice, gear reviews, and race stories from the community.
01 Apr 2026 • by James Baxendale
South Africa is rewriting the Olympic playbook for LA 2028! Discover the strategic shift keeping our elite athletes on home soil to secure vital qualification points. From record-breaking sprinters to swimming phenoms, meet the rising stars and explore the 2026 roadmap designed to disrupt the global stage. Read more!
27 Mar 2026 • by Lynn Munitich
Don’t fight the change; lean into it. This article outlines essential strategies for pivoting your training as winter arrives. Learn why you must extend warm-ups, adjust your fuelling and hydration for the cold, and prioritize immune-supporting recovery to ensure that your winter adaptation becomes your summer performance.
26 Mar 2026 • by James Baxendale
Is your dedication actually hurting your performance? While pre-dawn training builds mental grit, science suggests that chronic 4 AM alarms disrupt essential biochemistry (cortisol response) and shift your biological peak hours away from the starting gun. Learn how to respect your circadian rhythm and balance the pre-dawn grind with your physiology to ensure you hit maximum output when it matters most.
19 Mar 2026 • by James Baxendale
Carbon-plated "super shoes" have revolutionized the running world by pairing rigid plates with high-rebound foam to boost energy return and accelerate recovery. While World Athletics has implemented strict regulations on stack height and plate counts to ensure fair competition, these shoes remain a legal and powerful evolution in sports technology. However, while they offer a proven performance edge, runners must treat them as specialized tools rather than daily trainers to avoid potential injuries and muscle weakness.
12 Mar 2026 • by James Baxendale
We're giving away a few pairs of our signature RaceSpace socks and a complimentary pack of Matomani 1-2-3 Protein bars. Entry details in the article.
05 Mar 2026 • by James Baxendale
As South Africa’s sporting calendar pushes athletes to traverse the country’s seven distinct climate zones—from the thumping humidity of the KZN coast to the bone-dry heat of the Northern Cape—understanding Seasonal Psychology and Environmental Biopsychology has become the ultimate competitive edge.
