by Kyalami Running Club | Oct 27, 2015 | Injuries?, Running
Two observations about running. 1. Running is one of the most enjoyable sports that you can take up. I could wax poetical for hours on this point but will save you the pain. 2. Runners get injured. Rates as high as 79% have been reported with injuries such as...
by Kyalami Running Club | Oct 19, 2015 | Good 4 Me, Healthy Living
Thanks Heidi Visser (KRC Runner) Let’s see, there’s the humble banana – no thanks – it repeats… I prefer to have a low carb rusk or my favourite low carb chocolate granola an hour or so before a workout or a race / long run. There’s...
by Kyalami Running Club | Oct 5, 2015 | Running
If you have thought about running Comrades but not too sure why not read this inspiring blog from an amazing runner Moerieda MacKay. Thanks for sharing your story sure makes me want to go and Run this awesome race!!!! My ‘Couch-to-Comrades’ journey has without a doubt...
by Kyalami Running Club | Sep 10, 2015 | Tips
written by Gillian Keartland In the interest of promoting an enjoyable running and racing experience for everyone, I encourage good runners’ etiquette. Whether running in a group or running alone, always follow the Road Safety Guidelines. Whatever the pace, wherever...
by Kyalami Running Club | Sep 9, 2015 | Tips
Running shoes smell so weirdly crisp and wonderful right out of the box. And then after a week or two of workouts—not so much. That footy-smell can be tricky to remove. Putting running shoes in the washing machine (or even the dishwasher as some recommend) can degrade...
by Kyalami Running Club | Aug 13, 2015 | Time Trial
We are more than half way through the Year and I have just received an update on our Time Trial leaders. They are as follows: Women 5km: 1. Marelise 64 2. Sue B 19 3. Authority 17 Womens 8km: 1. Gwyn 60 2. Authority 48 3. Sue F 39 Mens 5km: 1. Brian 18 2. Malcolm 17...
by Kyalami Running Club | Aug 12, 2015 | Running
Sometimes it may seem like having an injured runner friend is almost as bad as being injured yourself. They whine, are touchy and leave you stranded on group run days. But trust me—being injured sucks way worse. As not to ignite an already short fuse, it’s best to...
by Kyalami Running Club | Jun 30, 2015 | Running
Runners dream big. Tackling a new distance, posting a personal best, losing 20 pounds–we embrace grand challenges. But what happens after you accomplish your goal, or if your resolve weakens before you succeed? You risk stalling–unless you’ve changed your...
by Kyalami Running Club | Jun 20, 2015 | Tips
This might be your first time running, or a return to running. The less running you’ve done recently, the more you can expect to improve. However, you’re also at a higher risk for injury by doing too much too soon. This is why it is important to start with...
by Kyalami Running Club | Jun 10, 2015 | Good 4 Me
As a runner, your diet is important not only for maintaining good health, but also to promote peak performance. Proper nutrition and hydration can make or break a workout or race, and also greatly affects how runners feel, work and think. A balanced diet for healthy...
