We chat to Pierre Jacobs, chairman of the KPMG Running Club on this episode of the 32Gi Sports Nutrition podcast. As the club gets ready to shine in the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon on Easter weekend in South Africa, Pierre shares his passion for the club, running, development, nutrition as well as the beauty of Two Oceans.

Pierre Jacobs shares his running passion

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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…

Enie Manzini - a Comrades shinning light

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.

Bongmusa, Khasta & Shaun talk Comrades 2019

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.

Lifestyle balance of an Ultra Runner

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…

René Kalmer's Two Oceans Odyssey

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…

Pierre Jacobs shares his running passion

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