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Fork Full of Facts - Week 4 - Holiday Survival
Silly season is officially upon us, bringing a rush of parties, family gatherings, and opportunities to relax and unwind. While this time of year is full of fun, it also pulls many of us out of our normal routine — leading to disrupted eating habits, less movement, and a drop in consistency. If you’re trying to stay healthy during the holiday season, you don’t need to choose between enjoying yourself and maintaining your progress. With a few simple strategies, you can ace it!
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7 days ago3 min read
Level UP with Coach M - Edition 4 - Rewriting Your Personal Narrative
Learn how to rewrite your personal narrative, change limiting beliefs, and create a healthier inner story. A simple and gentle guide to personal growth.
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Nov 165 min read
Catch up With Coach M - Edition 56 - Healing, movement and Showing up
In this month’s Catchup, Coach M shares her powerful journey of movement, recovery, and resilience. After a breast cancer diagnosis and earlier major surgery in 2021, she learned that healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. From walking hospital hallways to completing half-marathons, Coach M proves that discipline and daily intentional movement are what truly heal body and mind. She reminds athletes and everyday movers alike that life will interrupt training, bu
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Nov 96 min read
Endurance 101 - Week 10 - How to Pivot, Refocus, and Carry On
When your marathon or race gets cancelled after months of training, it can be crushing. Here’s how to deal with race cancellation, stay motivated, and pivot your training to keep your momentum strong.
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Oct 255 min read
Level UP with Coach M - Edition 3 - Setbacks, Interruptions & Disappointments
Learn how to navigate setbacks, interruptions, and disappointments with Coach M’s honest guide to growth, recovery, and staying focused on your journey.
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Oct 195 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 55 - The Art of Coming Back
Join me on my journey of breast cancer recovery and rebuilding strength after surgery. Discover emotional insights, practical training tips, and motivation for every athlete facing setbacks.
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Oct 125 min read
Level up with Coach M - Edition 2 - 💬 The Power of Talking Nicely to Yourself
“Discover how positive self-talk can boost weight loss, improve motivation, and help you build lasting healthy habits.”
“Stop negative self-talk! Learn how to rewire your mindset, stay motivated, and celebrate progress on your fitness journey.”
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Sep 284 min read
Endurance 101 - Week 8 - Your First Marathon:
“Running your first marathon? Discover beginner-friendly training tips, pacing, nutrition, mindset, and race-day prep to finish your 42.2km strong!”
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Sep 144 min read
Endurance 101 - Week 7 - Endurance Sports Types and Benefits
🏁 Endurance Sports: The Ultimate Guide to Going the (Really) Long Way AroundDiscover how to build stamina, strength, and serious bragging rights — whether you're pounding the pavement, swimming with the fishes, or flying down trails on two wheels.🔥 Let’s Talk Endurance (Yes, You’ve Got It in You)Endurance sports often sound intimidating — like something reserved for those wiry ultrarunners who seem to live on gels and good vibes.
But here's the truth: endurance isn't just
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Sep 75 min read
Forkful of Facts with M - Edition 1 - The Real Secret 🎉
Discover how sustainable habits, a calorie deficit, and smart tracking can transform your body, sleep, energy, and mindset — no diet required!
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Sep 75 min read
Endurance 101 - Week 6 - 💪 Why Runners Need Strength Training
Discover why strength training is essential for runners. Improve running economy, prevent injuries, build mental toughness, and finish stronger with 2–3 weekly sessions. Home, gym, and bodyweight options included.
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Aug 313 min read
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 235 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 235 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 36 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 2511 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 40 - Your Story, Using the training hand-break and HRV Status
One of the quickest ways to lose motivation, joy, and confidence in your journey is to measure your progress against someone else’s highlight reel
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May 119 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 39 - Race day Fuel, Train Slow to race Fast.
This week’s update is a little less about pace charts and a little more about perspective. After a couple of solid efforts — including a Saturday race and a Fabulous Thursday Half — this past week was intentionally quieter.
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May 47 min read
RACE REPORT - Rhodes Quality Half Marathon
With 6,000 runners across five distances, we thought, "Hey, let’s be responsible adults and arrive early."
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May 44 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 38 - Support, Patience, and Small Wins Fuel Your Journey
There’s a popular saying: "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." It’s a simple idea, but incredibly powerful — and true.
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Apr 277 min read
RACE REPORT: Surviving the HOTT SPORTS SA 10km in Paarl 🔥
Saturday evening had us stepping (or should I say sweating?) into a different kind of race — a “nice little” 10km event in Paarl.
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Apr 273 min read
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