Running in South Africa is quite unique and getting more and more dynamic as on one level we follow in the footsteps of the American 1970’s running boom, yet are pioneers on other levels including ultra marathon running, trail running and the club running concept.
If you want to take your running to the next level, allow us to help you conquer the planning, implementation and enjoyment of racing on the road, cross country or track.
After more than 12 years of coaching runners of all abilities we finally decided to register as running club!Our first intake this year saw 50 athletes sign up with us, and soon you will see the red, black and white FFA vests bobbing on the roads, tracks and trails of South Africa and beyond. We are trying hard to not only promote running to our members and the running community at large, but also to make running affordable, enjoyable and as exciting as possible! FFA AC is a sports club affiliated to National and Provincial Athletic bodies in South Africa.The aims and objectives of the club shall be to encourage members and newcomers in the area of running and an active lifestyle. Also to nurture junior runners and motivate the benefits of long term participation in running.We will endeavour to be recognised by other members of the running community for our great spirit, the achievements of the club and individual members, as well as our contribution to the community as a whole. For more information or to join, please contact info@fitnessfromafrica.co.za
For Keith Reynolds the 2011 Comrades marathon was always going to be special. Sure he has got a double green number, but after 23 attempts something was still missing from his medal collection. This is his story.
Peninsula marathon This very popular Western Cape marathon will be hosted this weekend giving runners from all over the opportunity to qualify for the Two Oceans and Comrades marathons. This year the race will return to the original point-to-point route finishing at the Simon’s Town Naval Base.If the weathe
Sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 17h00. Running training including flexibility, style and technique development, and interval training for young and old from short distance events to Comrades.
New Year, new training! Our brand new training group at the Roodepoort Athletics Stadium will kick off this week. Sessions will be on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 17h00 at the Ruimsig stadium. Contact us for more information.
Most of us have heroes in any sport we enjoy. Whether it’s a sport we do ourselves, or just a spectator sport. Whenever I watch some sporting activity on TV, almost automatically I root for one of the teams or competitors, if it’s an individual sport, over the rest. The reason for selecting a particular person is not always the same. Perhaps it’s the person’s proficiency at his/her event, a previous sporting achievement, dominance of an event, attitude towards success, or maybe just because he or she is the underdog or the new kid on the block.
FFA Boot Camp Our brand new Boot Camp group for the Fourways region will kick off on Wednesday 1 September at Fourways High. Three days per week, and six sessions to choose from. Contact Rhona for more details.
