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Endurance 101 - Week 5 - 🏃♀️ Treadmill vs. Road vs. Trail
Discover the pros & cons of treadmill, road & trail running. Learn how to mix them for strength, endurance & Cape Town Marathon prep.
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Aug 23, 20255 min read
RACE REPORT - CAPE PRESTIGE TRAIL EVENT 1 - Anura Wines Klapmuts
Instead of wallowing, we decided to swap the chaos for some sunshine, mud on our shoes, and a little mischief on the trails at Anura. Buckle up — last weekend’s adventure was exactly the kind of reset button we all needed. As promised, we’re heading into a new routine of blogs, and this week it’s time for something many of you have been asking for: Race Reports.
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Aug 23, 20255 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 53 - Version 2.0 - Welcome to a New Chapter
Discover Coach M’s unique approach to strength, endurance & nutrition coaching—no cookie-cutters, just real strategies for real lives.
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Aug 16, 20259 min read
Endurance 101 - Week 4 - FUELLING 101
Learn how to fuel for marathons, cycling, and ultras with carbs & electrolytes. Includes real-food options, race-day tables, and pro tips.
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Aug 12, 20255 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 52 - 365 Days of Intentional Movement
This past year, I achieved something I’ve dreamed about for years: 365 consecutive days of intentional movement. Not out of obligation—but out of gratitude for a healthy, injury-free body.
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Aug 3, 20256 min read
Endurance 101 - Week 3 - 🏃♂️ Run Types Explained
Learn the purpose, pace, heart rate zones, and common mistakes of every key run type—long runs, tempo, intervals, recovery, and more. Train smarter, avoid injury, and get faster with targeted running workouts based on your 5K pace and effort levels.
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Jul 29, 20254 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 51 - The Real Path to Progression
Discover how to train smarter — not just harder — with heart rate-based endurance training, strength for performance, and swimming techniques that build confidence. Learn why green zone training builds fuel efficiency, when to push into the red zone, and how progression runs, structured swim sessions, and strength workouts drive long-term gains. Plus, read Coach M’s real-life training week, complete with lessons from the trails and race-day takeaways.
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Jul 27, 202510 min read
Endurance 101 - Week 2 - 🏃♀️ The Complete Guide to Training Zones
Learn how to train smarter with pace and heart rate zones.
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Jul 21, 20254 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 50 - You are just getting started!
Welcome to edition 50! In this blog, I share a personal training reset, client strength-to-cardio progress, and tips on building consistency, fueling properly, and training with intention. Ideal for those navigating injury, menopause, or rebuilding fitness at any stage.
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Jul 20, 202511 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 49 - "De-loads & Digestion: The Overlooked Power Duo in Performance"
Explore why deload weeks and gut health matter for your immunity, performance, and overall wellbeing. Learn how rest, smart nutrition, and gut-friendly habits can boost your energy, recovery, and results.
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Jul 13, 20258 min read
Endurance 101 - Week 1 - Walk Breaks Aren’t Cheating — They’re Strategy
Think walk breaks are cheating? Think again. Discover how strategic walk-run intervals improve endurance, reduce injury, and help you run smarter — whether you're training for your first 5K or your next marathon.
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Jul 10, 20255 min read
RACE REPORT - Houtkapper Trail Run 2025 - Rheendendal
Discover the magic of the Houtkapper Trail Run in Knysna! From moss-covered bridges to towering trees and a journey through Daleen Matthee's literary legacy, this race offers an unforgettable experience for trail runners.
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Jul 8, 20258 min read
Catch Up with Coach M - Edition 48 - 1 Year of the new Activeliving4all Coaching: Recovery, Resilience & Real-Life Fitness
Discover the powerful journey behind the rebranded Activeliving4all Coaching & Nutrition. From injury and rehab to strength, mindset, and daily movement — this 1-year milestone blog shares real-life wellness, honest fitness lessons, and why progress is more than just the highlight reel.
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Jul 6, 20258 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 47 - Slow & Strong: Why Sustainable Weight Management Starts with Your "WHY”
Discover how aligning with your “why” and choosing slow, sustained weight management can transform your health, energy, and long-term results.
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Jun 29, 20259 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 46 - Under vs Over Eating, Autoimmune Triggers & Recovery Tips
Explore practical nutrition advice to balance under- and over-eating, uncover autoimmune food triggers with elimination diets, and follow recovery strategies after injury. Real, sustainable tips for better health and energy.
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Jun 22, 202511 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 45 - Fuel for training and Gut health
Discover the best foods, recipes, and gut health strategies to fuel your workouts, fight winter bugs, and boost recovery. Whole food, real energy, strong results.
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Jun 16, 20258 min read
Catch Up with Coach M - Edition 44 - Hormone Balance & Muscle as You Age, Fitness Is a Lifelong Journey, Not a 6-Week Fix
Fitness is more than reps or macros—it's a lifelong journey. Learn how strength, nourishment, and mindset create lasting transformation at every life stage.
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Jun 8, 20259 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 43 - Reset and Movement for Recovery, Training Diaries
In this week’s catch-up chat, we’re diving into:
body and mind reset practices,
insights from the coach’s training diaries, and
what it really takes to stay consistent—whether it’s in your work, family life, personal growth, or health journey. No matter the area, consistency is the key to lasting progress.
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Jun 1, 20258 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 42 - Menopause, Muscle Growth
what’s really happening during menopause, how it affects your body, and most importantly, how to support yourself through it in the strongest, healthiest way possible.
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May 25, 202511 min read
💥 Creatine for Dummies: Understanding How It Works, What It Is, and How to Maximize It Naturally and Through Supplementation 💪
Creatine is something your body already makes, something you get from food, and something that, when used correctly, can improve your strength, energy, focus, and long-term health.
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May 25, 20255 min read
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