Tag: marathon

Glenrose Xaba shatters SA marathon record on debut in Cape Town

Xaba clocked 2:22:22, destroying the previous national mark of 2:24:03 held by…

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What Happens to Your Body When You Run a Marathon

It’s the starting line for your first — or maybe tenth —…

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In-form athlete Xaba excited but relaxed ahead of marathon debut

Xaba has been in the form of her life this year. Glenrose…

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OPINION: Mpumalanga Marathon was a wasted opportunity

Last week, one of the richest marathon races in Africa was held…

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Cyber bullies and infighting could ‘destroy’ Comrades Marathon, says Minnaar

If the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) isn’t able to stop the attacks…

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OPINION: SA’s most popular race, the Comrades Marathon, belongs to nobody

Five Comrades Marathon Association board members have handed in their resignations. The…

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Oldknow leads marathon runners home as Team SA close Olympic campaign

South Africa finished 42nd overall in the final standings with six medals.…

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In-form marathon runner Elroy Gelant sets sights on Paris Olympics

Gelant has won the SA marathon and half-marathon titles this year. Elroy…

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Marathon rookie Cian Oldknow eager to grow from Olympic experience

Oldknow has run under two hours, 30 minutes (2:30:00) twice in the…

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Five things to know about the 2023 Comrades Marathon

The 96th edition of the Comrades Marathon, South Africa’s oldest road running…

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