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Gender-neutral training is dead. Here’s what works instead.

30 Jan 2026 • by Lynn Munitich

Gender-neutral training is dead. Here’s what works instead.

Let’s get one thing straight: this isn’t a debate about who’s tougher or faster. It’s about a reality that many cookie-cutter training plans flat-out ignore: men and women do not adapt to training in the same way. If you’re following a program that doesn't account for your biology, you’re essentially leaving performance on the table. Here is why the "one-size-fits-all" approach is failing athletes.
The Peak Performance Paradox: Why 20% of SA Ultra-Runners Are Failing Before the Start Line

28 Jan 2026 • by James Baxendale

The Peak Performance Paradox: Why 20% of SA Ultra-Runners Are Failing Before the Start Line

Science shows that the hardest part of training for Comrades or Two Oceans isn’t the 60km long run. It’s the discipline to stop.
Why January Feels Easy (and How to Make It Last)

14 Jan 2026 • by Lynn Munitich

Why January Feels Easy (and How to Make It Last)

"January doesn’t magically make you disciplined - you already have that in you. This month just reminds you what’s possible when your goals are clear and your body is properly fuelled."
The Pillars of South African Running History

14 Jan 2026 • by James Baxendale

The Pillars of South African Running History

The history of South African Road Running & Trail Running
Heat Protocols For The CTCT

31 Dec 2025 • by James Baxendale

Heat Protocols For The CTCT

Training tips to acclimatize to the heat for the CTCT
Plan Your 2026 With RaceSpace

31 Dec 2025 • by James Baxendale

Plan Your 2026 With RaceSpace

Planning your 2026 Race calendar