To run the Comrades Marathon at the top level is no mean feat; but try doing that as a single mom with a demanding job. Enie Manzini works long hours, but that doesn’t stop her fore filling her dreams. She ran to 19th in 2019, smashing her PB; you are going to want to listen to this… website

Each Comrades Marathon has plenty of stories, 2019 was no different. We bring you three of the best; double defending champion Bongmusa Mthembu narrowly finished second, Nkosikhona Mhlakwana heartbreaking battle for gold on debut, and not to be forgotten, a return to glory for 1995 winner Shaun Meiklejohn. website

If there is one thing Wandi loves to do more than anything, it is running. However, he knows and understands the balance needed to run long, hard and consistently. Get some great tips from this inspirational runner, who recently ran 9 marathons in 9 days, from London to Paris, and then tackled the Paris Marathon to boot. website

René Kalmer has been at the forefront of road running in South Africa for many years. Having battled back from a serious hip injury, she is set to tackle her first major Ultra-marathon, at the 2019 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. Hear more about her motivational journey here… website

We continue our look at macro nutrients on episode six of our Endurance Journey podcast series. Here we focus on carbohydrates, and why they cannot be ignored! But at the same time you need to look at healthy options, and understand when you’ve earned certain carbs. Listen to this… website

Part five of our Endurance Journey looks at one of the key macro nutrients; protein. Protein is not only an essential ingredient in everyday health, but for an endurance athlete it becomes critical. The right amount, what kind, when to consume it; learn this and more in the following podcast. website

This is not to be missed. As we hit the 4th part of our endurance journey with Mark Wolff, we look at the importance of our nutritional foundation. This includes a wide range of aspects, most notably your rest and active days. So how do you calculate your nutritional requirements? website

In part 3 of your Endurance Journey we build on our last conversation about the importance of pre-journey checks. The key today is what these blood and health tests can generally tell you, why you need to be open and honest with a doctor about possible conditions, and how nutrition may well be the solution. ENDURANCE JOURNEY CHECKS DONE (WHAT NOW!) · website

In part 2 of our Endurance Journey, Mark Wolf tell’s us why it is so vital to go for a pre-journey check-up. Are you really as healthy as you think you are? How do you know that your engine is in fine working order? Especially when considering you may be looking to put it under massive stress in your endurance endeavours. website

Over the next few weeks our Sports Nutritionist Mark Wolff is going to take you on an Endurance Journey. When it comes to sports and endurance, it’s not quite as simple as just going from point A to B. Any journey is built on a good solid foundation, and this is why… website