adidas Runners has launched its Be Better campaign, spearheaded by Akani Simbine, Morgan Gould, Mapule Ndhlovu and Lesedi Mashale, who share their passion for running as a way of inspiring others to find their own motivation.
Why adidas Runners Run
- Akani Simbine, South Africa Olympic athlete: “When I run, everything else in my life tunes out and I tune in. I run to feel alive.”
- Morgan Gould, South African football player: “The road gets me out of bed and keeps me pushing to stay ahead. I run to have an edge.”
- Lesedi Mashale, Fitness influencer and business owner: “Running is a choice I make every day. It reminds me that I’ve got this. I run to be confident.”
- Mapule Ndhlovu, Professional fitness trainer: “It’s not enough for me to just show up, I run to be at the front of the pack. I run to be fast.”
Become An adidas Runner
adidas Runners is open to anyone committed to becoming a better version of themselves. Whatever reason you run, we’re here to back you every step of the way as we become better, together.
The adidas Runner’s community is led by a group of adidas Boosters who lead runs, test new running routes and offer coaching for first time runners. The Boosters are on site to offer expert advice on the correct and comfortable running gear to enhance your running. Expect yoga, nutritional workshops, gait analysis sessions, guest talks, boxing and training classes offered by external trainers on communicated days.
To be part of the adidas Runners community sign up on the adidas.co.za/adidasrunners website and follow the easy steps to connect with like-minded people looking for more than a running club both in your city and globally.
The community of adidas Runners operates from Runbase locations in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
