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      Here’s The Challenge You Need To Ace Those Running Goals

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      The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world and turned the way we do things on its head. We’ve had to adjust to a new way of living. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up on our passions – we just need to find different ways to pursue them. That’s why Nedbank has created the #NedbankRunified series – a unique platform designed to bring us together through our shared love for running.
      #NedbankRunified
      – Whether you’re a pro runner, an amateur, or someone who just indulges in an after-work pavement pounding therapy sesh, #NedbankRunified is for you…
      The first challenge in July saw more than 50 000 participants and the numbers have just kept growing! If this doesn’t activate a healthy competitive spirit in you, then a few prizes (including cash) will…
      Win with #NedbankRunified
      Runners who successfully complete each monthly challenge stand a chance to win up to R50 000 in Greenbacks, plus exclusive Nedbank Running Club hampers courtesy of the club’s sponsors: Futurelife, Nike, Bavaria and Biogen.
      There are also cash prizes up for grabs for Nedbank Running Club members who finish in the top 10 of their respective categories.
      Plus, the overall series winner walks away with the chance to compete in a major international marathon – including an all-expenses-paid trip for two so they can bring someone along to cheer them on.
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      To join the series, simply download the Strava app and join the verified Nedbank Running Club…

      Stay on top of all announcements, news and events relating to the #NedbankRunified series by following Nedbank Sport on Twitter and Facebook.

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      The Best Trail Running Shoes For Women In 2020, According To Athletes And Experts

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      Same ol’ concrete running route feeling a little, well, old? Good news: Trail running is having a much-deserved (and much-needed) moment — and we’re oh-so-here for it. Those smart folks are onto something: Exercising in nature actually quiets the part of the brain associated with overthinking, says research published by . (Can we say “yes, please”?!) […] More

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      How Much Muscle You Build Running Ultimately Depends On How You Run

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      When you think of sculpting your arms or building strong legs, you probably think about bodyweight moves like pushups and equipment like dumbbells and resistance bands. Do you  to swap the sidewalk for the weight room, though — or does running build muscle, too? Though most people categorize running as cardiovascular exercise, that doesn’t mean you can’t do more than boost […] More

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      10 Steps To Becoming A Runner, According To Running Coaches

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      Want to start running? The benefits are pretty legit, considering even just 10 minutes of leisurely running per day can help you live longer, found one 2014 study. (Some research, published in , actually suggests runners live a full  longer than non-runners, if you needed extra convincing.) Plus, pounding the pavement also just makes you feel . “Almost […] More

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      Home Workouts That Will Improve Your Running

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      Being a runner and being stuck at home is not ideal… To be honest, I’ve found it quite frustrating and miss the mental-health benefits that I get from running. But, this can be an opportunity to work on things we often “don’t find the time to do” (or avoid because we just want to run […] More

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      How To Run Safely Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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      While the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, causing running races — and many other large events — to be postponed and cancelled, you might be wondering what you should do for your own personal health and how this could affect your training. We tapped Dr David Nieman, a health professor at Appalachian State University and director of the Human […] More