Runner's World South Africa

Runner's World is internationally respected as the leading authority on the sport. It provides the runner and health enthusiast with expert advice on training, motivation, nutrition, injuries and equipment. It also contains race calendars and reports. Runner's World is enjoyed by dedicated runners and other athletes who use running to enhance their fitness. The articles contain information on the latest events and discover the stars and personalities behind the scenes. The magazine provides advice from the best coaches, and exercise programmes focused on any level.

Runner’s World South Africa

What’s your running goal for 2025?

OXPECKER TRAIL RUN

My First Time

Try a Little Tenderness • Why kindness is king when it comes to long-term health goals

Great Squat! • Why all runners should learn to love this lower-body staple

Plant Power • Why a healthy plant-based diet is good news for bone health

Note Worthy • Why keeping a training log can help keep you fit, focused and motivated.

From Sign-up to Execution: Timeline of a Race • Theo Kahler is the News Editor at Runner’s World. Once a chronic overthinker, he’s learning to go with the flow and embrace racing as a fun mental puzzle.

Why – and How – You Should Run Doubles • Runner-in-Chief Jeff Dengate’s efficient way to add doubles is to combine your easy run with an errand. Jog a kilometre to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription. Or toss a small package into a backpack to drop it off at your courier’s office.

SALAD DAYS • Take a leaf out of our book to make light work of your five a day – with some exotic ingredients to add interest, and minimal meal prep.

MY RUNNING LIFE • ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

RUN YOURSELF happy • PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SPENDING TIME IN NATURE AND SOCIAL CONNECTION ALL HAVE PROVEN MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS. COULD BRINGING THEM TOGETHER, THROUGH RUNNING, OFFER A TRIPLE-STRENGTH TONIC? SAM PYRAH INVESTIGATES.

INCREASE YOUR SMILEAGE • Three ways to add more feel-good factor.

POSITIVE STEPS • Your body’s hormonal response to exercise

It’s Boom Time! • We’re riding the wave of the third running boom – and there’s never been a better time to lace up your shoes.

How This Became A Runners’ World • An eye-witness history of running’s journey from the margins to the mainstream.

Going Beyond • In the current running boom, runners have gone wild – increasingly hitting the trails and embracing ultra distances that immerse us in nature, where kilometre splits matter far less than the experience.

On A Scroll • How social media has helped younger runners to find their own way.

Join The Run Revolution • How To Start Running: set up a running routine that you can stick with in the weeks, months and years to come.

Runner’s World • Beginner’s Training Plan

DOWNLOAD YOUR ULTIMATE RUNNING COMPANION • Subscribe to the digital edition of Runner’s World and SAVE UP TO 30% on the cover price. Get great tips on race plans, sportswear, nutrition and much more.

2025 SHOE BUYER’S GUIDE • Buying new road shoes? Here’s what you need to know…

SUPER SHOES • Super Shoes are packed full of all the technology you need – to break records, or just your PB. Here are six of the best.

DAILY TRAINERS • With more choices and a spotlight on versatility, here are our favourite daily trainer options for 2025.

THE CASE OF AN ELBOW IN MY BUTT