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      <title><![CDATA[A rough guide to the common injuries we see]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Injury: Spinal Compression
Cause: The axial(vertical) compression that occurs whilst running has been found to have a small impact on the intervertebral disc height. Whilst this is minimal combined with other pathologies it can lead to pain.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-01-09T12:49:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is It Harmful to Heel Strike When Running?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Even though 95 percent of runners instinctively strike the ground with their heels, there is a growing trend among running experts to have lifelong heel strikers convert to a more forward contact point.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-01-09T13:48:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Calf stretch]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The calf muscle cramps easily if not properly stretched.  Under stretching or not stretching the calf muscle can also put it at high risk for strain and other injury.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-01-09T13:53:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Preventing Running Injuries]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[While it's impossible to completely be injury-free, there are some things you can pay attention to in order to minimize the chances of getting injured.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-01-09T14:01:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Have you been diagnosed with Achilles Tendinopathy? ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Have you been diagnosed with Achilles Tendinopathy??? Take part in our study and receive treatment!
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-01-09T14:25:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Novel Dietary Ideas – Professor Tim Noakes]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A summary letter outlining the principles behind a low-carbohydrate approach to health and metabolic wellbeing.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-01-09T14:27:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Seven Steps to Greater Carb Control]]></title>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-01-09T14:30:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Running surface and injuries: The role of leg stiffness in running injuries]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This week, we’ll be looking at one of the funny ways the body adjusts to a variety of running surfaces and conditions, motivated by a basic question: “Where should I go running?”]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-01-09T14:40:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shortest Up Run in Recent History of the Race]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: The official distance for the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon has been confirmed as 85.777km for the 2026 Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, taking place on Sunday, 14 June 2026. This makes it the shortest Up Run distance in recent Comrades Marathon history.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-04-30T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Weekly Race Results Wrap-Up]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The past week proved to be an exceptionally busy and successful period for the club, with members competing across a range of distances from the ten kilometer sprint to the fifty kilometer ultra marathon. Athletes represented the club at several premier events nationwide, securing numerous podium finishes and top ten placements. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-05-06T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Highest Percentage of Qualifying Entrants for 2026 Comrades Marathon]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce that it has seen a record percentage of 95.37% of entrants confirm their successful qualification for the 2026 edition of the Ultimate Human Race on Sunday 14 June. This will be the 99th edition overall of the race, and the 50th edition of the Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-05-08T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Start Time, Three-Group Start and Enhanced Cut-off System Introduced for 2026 Comrades Marathon]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is both pleased and proud to announce a series of significant operational enhancements for the 2026 Comrades Marathon Up Run, taking place on Sunday, 14 June. This will be the 99th edition of The Ultimate Human Race, which also marks the historic 50th Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, and will cover an officially measured distance of 85.777km.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-05-13T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Comrades Profiles 2026 Nedbank Running Club]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Comrades Marathon 2026 Nedbank Running Club Profiles]]></title>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-05-15T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Weekly Performance Wrap-Up]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Nedbank Running Club enjoyed another highly successful weekend of racing as our athletes delivered strong performances across multiple distances and disciplines. From senior podium finishes on the road to the development of our junior ranks in local mile events, the club’s runners consistently executed competitive performances across the country.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-05-19T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[THE 2026 SPAR WOMEN'S CHALLENGE TSHWANE/SPAR GRAND PRIX IS OFFICIALLY OPEN]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 2026 SPAR Women's Challenge Tshwane incorporating the SPAR Grand Prix is now officially open, and if today is anything to go by, 1 August 2026 is going to be one for the books. The launch of this year's race — the third leg of the prestigious SPAR Grand Prix series — kicked off in true SPAR style with community, conversation, and a whole lot of heart.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-05-20T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nedbank Running Club Achieves Stellar Results Across Multiple Events]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It was another highly successful weekend for the Nedbank Running Club as athletes delivered outstanding performances and secured podium finishes.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-05-26T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NEDBANK RUNNING CLUB NATIONAL WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Another action-packed weekend saw the Green Team making its presence felt across South Africa as athletes delivered outstanding performances from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to the Western Cape, while our Elite Comrades Team completed their final preparations ahead of race day.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-06-03T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NEDBANK RUNNING CLUB NATIONAL WEEKEND ROUND-UP 6-7 June 2026]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What a week it was for Nedbank Running Club! From a heartfelt Comrades Send-Off in Tshwane to cross country action at Eersterust, a dominant showing at the WPA 5km and 1 Mile Championships, trail wins in Swellendam, road podiums at the Top Form 10km and Klipkerk 10km, a race walking championship, junior glory at the CGA Cross Country League, and a Masters victory at the Fortress Half Marathon in Venda. The Green Team was competing across the country and making their mark at every turn. Here is your full round-up.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-06-08T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Total Prize Purse for 2026 Comrades Marathon Tops R8.2-Million]]></title>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[2026-06-08T00:00:00]]></pubDate>
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