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Astonishing Gerda Steyn is that rare athlete who comes around once in a generation

STREETS AHEAD

Astonishing Gerda Steyn is that rare athlete who comes around once in a generation

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Gerda Steyn hits big six in Two Oceans ultramarathon

ROAD RUNNING

Gerda Steyn hits big six in Two Oceans ultramarathon

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Gerda Steyn aims for unprecedented sixth consecutive Two Oceans win on Saturday

HISTORY BECKONS

Gerda Steyn aims for unprecedented sixth consecutive Two Oceans win on Saturday

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Embattled Comrades Marathon Association elects new board boasting ‘young blood and experience’

HIT THE GROUND RUNNING

Embattled Comrades Marathon Association elects new board boasting ‘young blood and experience’

By Yanga Sibembe

Barry Holland — a South African ultramarathon legend’s devoted journey

REFLECTION

Barry Holland — a South African ultramarathon legend’s devoted journey

By Sulette Ferreira

Comrades champion Sam Tshabalala broke down the door for others

TRIBUTE

Comrades champion Sam Tshabalala broke down the door for others

By Craig Ray

Comrades may be back – but it has a mild case of Covid cramp

ULTRAMARATHON

Comrades may be back – but it has a mild case of Covid cramp

By Yanga Sibembe

Record-breaker Gerda Steyn's historic Two Oceans Marathon run in her own words

RACE TO THE TOP

Record-breaker Gerda Steyn's historic Two Oceans Marathon run in her own words

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

How maths plus eating while running equals your best marathon

FEED YOUR PACE

How maths plus eating while running equals your best marathon

By Cameron Cook