Training tips, nutrition advice, gear reviews, and race stories from the community.
09 Apr 2026 • by James Baxendale
Is your race budget outrunning you? Stop searching endless booking sites and grab the RaceSpace app! Easily find any SA race, "favourite" must-do events, and challenge your mates. It’s the simplest way to build your 2026 racing calendar and manage costs in one spot. Read our full guide to budget racing and start scheduling today. Racing just got a whole lot easier!
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.
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.
24 Feb 2026 • by James Baxendale
Whether you’re a mountain biker navigating the Die Bosveld trails or a runner prepping for the "Ultimate Human Race" at Comrades, the motivation usually boils down to three things: competence, autonomy, and relatedness. We don't just race to win; we race to see who we can become.
