How to Stay Motivated in Your Running Goals During the Winter Season

I'm sure you have noticed the sun setting earlier and the mornings start later, its definitely getting colder and the realization sets in that winter is on it's way.

Taking control of Your Menstrual Cycle for Training Success.

While it can sometimes feel like the worst time of the month, it's essential to recognize that our bodies are beautifully complex and adaptable.

Two oceans Half Marathon - Race Report

The views were beautiful! Honestly we don’t have views like that in Pretoria and it was magnificent to just look up and see these beautiful mountains all around you!

Diversity and inclusion in ASICS Frontrunner

Inclusion brings us joy, but more importantly, it brings us inspiration. It helps us see different points of view and situations from other’s perspective. But we have to allow ourselves to feel included.

My Gel-Trabuco 10 PB

Thank you Gel-Trabuco 10, now I have a new standard to perform to;

Running and Flue Prevention

Even after years of winter running each year I still look for a magic remedy.

Postpartum Runner: 2 - ok, it's broken

I Remember the feeling I had after Paul's Birth - when I was finally allowed to take a bath... I looked at my body in the mirror and I did not recognize it. Ok so the florescent lighting and clinical white hospital bathroom did not really help with the look and feel of the situation... It was hard to take in..

Postpartum Runner

I was so terrified when I found out that I was pregnant in the first place that I told myself that any excuse to take it easy was a ‘no-no’

Trail Running vs Road Running - The impact on the mind. (With the Mind Uplift Tool)

I love running, personally I prefer Trail running to road running. I love being part of nature, seeing beautiful views and seeing places and having experiences that you would not have had if you were running on road or in urban areas.

My 5-day streak with the Mind Uplift Tool: PART 2

All-in all I feel much more motivated, and I’ve even kept my training going after the run streak has stopped, I’m thinking of my goals that I so loosely dropped because I felt like ‘Whats the point?’ – and I’m getting back to them!

My 5-day streak with the Mind Uplift Tool: PART 1

I even stopped running, telling myself that it is just too much of a pressure to place on myself with the sleepless nights and regular days of sleep deprivation

ASICS DYNABLAST Shoe Review

Lightweight, Durable , No frills , Great value buy!

IF YOU ARE A NEW MOTHER RUNNER – KEEP GOING!

New Mommy - Take pressure off yourself, But always remember why you started!

ASICS GEL-FujiTrabuco Lyte Review

This is a great entry level runner shoe for any trail runner looking for something light and responsive, it won’t break the bank and it will give you a great ride with allot of kilometres in my opinion!

5 Reasons Running Makes You a Happier Person:

Running does not have to be about weight loss, in fact the benefits reach far further than that.

BABY 2 OTTER : Episode 2 - Running Pregnant.

Running pregnant and training pregnant can seem a little Taboo to some people. But just because your pregnant doesn’t mean you broken or need to be put on some kind of high care! Yes your body is creating something completely amazing and wonderful, but it is also much stronger than you realize.

BABY 2 OTTER : Running The Otter African trail run after giving birth.

I think Most Mothers Have their babies and then just think that this is it - this is all their lives are supposed to be committed to

Why you should apply for the ASICS FrontRunner program 2020

At the end of 2016 at the age of 23 I found myself in a small white cubicle, in job that was not as fulfilling as I would have hoped, a little depressed and at a loss as to where everything was going and completely confused as to my plan forward.

BORN TO RUN: ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO HYDRATE

ASICS FrontRunner Jani du Toit is running her way through her second pregnancy. Here she lists a few alternative (and healthy) ways she's found to stay hydrated: "Staying Hydrated is very important and sometimes also tricky," Jani says. "Water can be boring and most of the time we find ourselves so busy that we completely forget to drink anyway." These are the alternatives she's sourced through research:

BORN TO RUN - THE HEART RATE CONUNDRUM

During her first pregnancy ASICS FrontRunner Jani du Toit was advised to keep her heart rate in check when running, ensuring that she doesn’t over do it, which might lead to somehow harming the baby.

RUNNING AND BREASTFEEDING: 6 MONTHS POSTPARTUM

SO I’M OFFICIALLY RUNNING AND BREASTFEEDING FOR 182 DAYS OR 6 MONTHS POSTPARTUM! FROM THE START WANTING TO SUCCEED IN BREASTFEEDING WAS ONE OF MY MAIN GOALS, AND SO WAS GETTING MYSELF BACK TO THE FITNESS LEVEL I WAS BEFORE GETTING PREGNANT.

RUNNERS RECOVERY : CRYO RECOVERY

As Runners we rarely accept anything that comes in the way of our training. We all know the famous fraise that runners always seem to utter the moment they’re told of an injury. ‘So Doc, When can I run again?’

TRAIL RUNNING VS ROAD RUNNING :

WHAT'S TOUGHER ON YOUR BODY, THE ROAD OR THE TRAILS?

RUNNING PREGNANT : SECOND TRIMESTER

THE FIRST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY WAS FILLED WITH STRANGE BODY CHANGES, TIREDNESS AND THE REALIZATION OF BEING PREGNANT, GETTING OVER THE SOCK AND STRESSES OF WHAT WAS TO COME. ALL IN ALL DURING MY SECOND TRIMESTER I HAVE EXPERIENCED MY PREGNANCY WITH MUCH MORE ENTHUSIASM AND EXCITEMENT.

Why do I Pee my pants when I run?!

When I run, it makes me feel free, it liberates me from any responsibilities and things that I otherwise HAVE to do. I like to run fast, and I don’t like being stopped and distracted. But I’ve recently started to encounter a very distracting and very embarrassing event whilst running, and to be honest it’s been happening for a while, I’ve just always tried to prevent it by running slower and not pushing as hard, which is not very realistic if your trying to improve your times and distances.

Alternative ways to stay hydrated

Staying Hydrated is very important and sometimes also tricky. Water can be boring and most of the time we find ourselves so busy that we completely forget to Hydrate.

RUNNING PREGNANT: RUNNING HALF MARATHON AT 12 WEEKS PREGNANT

For most people running 21km is a challenge, not to mention doing it when you’re pregnant. In your first trimester you are very tired, your body is going through changes and things might just be a little off.Here’s what I do the same and differently next time running a half Marathon Pregnant.

Running Pregnant : First Trimester

The first trimester of your pregnancy is very scary, not only do you have to come to terms with all the changes that your body is going through, going to go through and all the plans you had made for the future that will now change. Whether you were planning your pregnancy or not it’s still a hell of realization to think that everything as you know it is going to change.

Running your fastest 5km on Trail:

​When running on trail there are a few things you need to take into consideration if you plan on running your fastest pace, or you’re fastest 5km.

Its all in your Head!

Whether you think you can or think you can't - Your right!

Spar women’s Challenge Media Launch

ASICS is Proud to be one of the sponsors of the Spar women’s Challenge PTA 2017 and it was a wonderful experience to be part of the Spar women’s Challenge Media Launch.

ASICS 3D Foot ID Scanner: Know what Running Shoe to buy.

ASICS helped answer the question all runners have - "What shoe should I buy?". The advanced 3D Foot Mapping System analyses your foot using laser and micro cameras. The result is a 3D scan of your foot, which is compared to a database to find the shoes that match your feet best.