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We’re all about getting off the couch, outside, exploring. Hike mountains, ride multi-stage bike races, run roads or trails, or try a triathlon. When adventures must take a backseat, hit the gym & keep up the grind. The latest fēnix covers it all. The Garmin fēnix 9 series, launched in August, is made for adventurous, serious athletes that play hard.

The Spring edition of RUN mag is on shelves nationwide from today. This bumper 150-page, large-format coffee table mag is packed with deep storytelling and wow imagery. For South Africans, by South Africans 🇿🇦

Salomon introduces the Genesis 2, a trail running shoe designed for a range of terrain, with cushioning, a stability-focused chassis and protective construction in a lightweight build. The Genesis 2 builds on the original Genesis, with updates to the midsole dynamics, outsole grip and chassis construction.

From a budget carbon racer that shaved 15 seconds off a PB pace, to the super-shoe spotted on elite feet at UTMB — the RUN Mag team pushed the pace and hit technical terrain to test seven of the season's fastest and toughest releases. Here's what earned a place on race day.

The RUN Mag team spent the summer racking up easy miles in five of the newest daily trainers on the market — from New Balance's revamped 1080 v15 to a budget Peak option that punches well above its price. Here's which ones earned a spot in our regular rotation, and which are best saved for recovery days.

South African trail runner Mari Marincowitz reflects on a chapter of running in China that reshaped her understanding of strength.

In what he describes as a journey of heart and hope, entrepreneur and social activist Keith Boyd ran 11 000km across the length of Africa – and into the Guinness World Records for the fastest time between Cape Town and Cairo on foot – to raise awareness for his youth pro-democracy foundation, Rainbow Leaders. We asked the 58-year-old with a genetic heart condition to tell us more about this audacious challenge.

The New Balance Ellipse joins the brand’s daily training line-up with a high-cushion Fresh Foam X midsole, rocker geometry, and comfort-focused design aimed at runners seeking a smooth, easy ride for everyday mileage.

Two runners test the New Balance 1080 v15 to see how the new Infinion midsole changes one of running’s most trusted daily trainers. From easy miles to tempo efforts, here are their honest real-world impressions.