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 Which One Should You Actually Do? Welcome, fellow runners and fitness enthusiasts. There's a point every runner hits where easy miles just stop working. You're still getting out the door, your weekly mileage looks fine, your fitness feels solid and your race times won't budge. That's usually when someone mentions structured speed work, and you start wondering if you've been doing this wrong. Tempo runs and intervals are the two workouts that show up most in training plans, from 5 km programs to marathon blocks. They get lumped together a lot, but they're not interchangeable. One isn't secretly better than the other. It depends on what you're training for, how much experience you have, and honestly, what kind of suffering you tolerate better. What a Tempo Run Actually Is A tempo run is one sustained effort at a pace that's hard but not desperate. You could get a few words out if someone asked you something, but a full conversation is off the tabl...

  Welcome, fellow runners and fitness enthusiasts. If you have recently discovered a love for running, chances are you have heard someone suggest joining an athletics club. It is one of the most common pieces of advice given to beginners, and for good reason. Across South Africa, athletics clubs welcome runners of every ability. Some members are preparing for their first 5 km event. Others are chasing personal bests over the marathon or training for the Comrades Marathon. Many simply enjoy meeting people who share the same hobby. Joining a club is far less complicated than many people imagine. You do not need to be exceptionally fast, own expensive shoes or have years of experience. Most clubs are looking for enthusiastic people who are willing to participate, respect others and enjoy being part of a community. If you are wondering where to begin, this guide will walk you through the process and explain what to expect once you become a member. Why Join an Athletics Club? Running al...

Welcome, fellow runners and fitness enthusiasts. Running looks simple from the outside - one foot lands, the other follows, thousands of times over. But there's a whole crew of muscles working behind the scenes to keep you upright and moving efficiently, whether you're jogging around the block or grinding through mile 20 of an ultra. A lot of runners think "core training" means sit-ups until your abs burn. That's not really the point. A strong core keeps you balanced and lets your arms and legs do their job without wasting energy fighting your own torso. You don't need a gym or fancy equipment. A handful of exercises, done consistently, will get you most of the way there. What actually counts as your core It's not just the muscles you can see. Your core includes the deep muscles around your spine, your obliques, lower back, diaphragm, pelvic floor, and glutes, all of it works together every time you run. Think of carrying a full bucket of water acros...