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Malherbe & Grier do it Again

Malherbe & Grier do it Again

Braam Malherbe and David Grier, the two intrepid South African runners who ran the whole length of the Great Wall of China in 2006 to raise funds for Operation Smile, recently finished their second 3000km-plus run, the Coastal Challenge around South Africa’s coastline. – By Sean Falconer

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Ferdie’s Toilet Humour

Ferdie’s Toilet Humour

Many South Africans know Ferdinand Rabie as the straight-talking, likeable winner of the first Big Brother SA reality TV show, but he is also a former track star. We asked him why he loves pounding the pavement and what inspires him to lace up his running shoes. – By Allister Arendse

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India’s Wonder Boy

India’s Wonder Boy

Take a trip to Bhubaneswar, India, and witness the circus act surrounding Budhia Singh, the prodigy who ran 64 kilometres at age four, an astonishing feat that sparked a world-wide outcry. But is his story a fable, a miracle, or a nightmare? Or all three? – By Bill Donahue

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From Big Loser to Big Runner

From Big Loser to Big Runner

“One of the best decisions I made was to start running,” says Asanda Siloti, the runner-up in The Biggest Loser South Africa TV show. “

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Running Queen

Running Queen

Former Miss South Africa Peggy-Sue Khumalo credits running for keeping herself in shape.

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Doctor in the House: RW Interview with Leonid Shvetsov

Doctor in the House: RW Interview with Leonid Shvetsov

Leonid Shvetsov smashed Bruce Fordyce’s 21-year-old ‘down’ run Comrades Marathon record. What’s the 39-year-old got planned for his second assault on the ‘up’ run, and can he break the record again? By Mike Finch.

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Why do I run? By Emma Atwell

Why do I run? By Emma Atwell

RW reader Emma Atwell tells us why she runs.

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