Maxwell Posner/NPR YouTube I like to run. And bike. And go for walks. Especially during the pandemic. It's a time I can almost forget about the novel coronavirus. But some people are trying to make me feel guilty about outdoor exercise. My own nephew said, "Uncle Marc, if you're infected and don't know it, you…
Race the Comrades legends logo (Supplied) Thanks to the Comrades Marathon Association’s (CMA) international footprint and its band of passionate International Brand Ambassadors, the foreign entry tally for Sunday's 'Race the Comrades legends' virtual race has surpassed the usual foreign contingent at the traditional Comrades Marathon.With 25 brand ambassadors representing countries on the six continents…
Central Park in New York City.As she attempts to enter or exit the vehicle, a cyclist or a runner will whiz by, so close she can practically smell them. “I scream, ‘Where is your mask?,’” said Ms. Rosen, 73.Her daughter warned her that these confrontations could end badly. But it feels worth it, she said,…
#Lockdownlevel4Day 2: Exercise window 06h00-09h00In Langa, Siya Pikashe & Andile Ngcongca were spotted pounding the pavements.They explained their fitness strategy.WATCH:@News24 @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/koT0FJE4cx— MURRAY WILLIAMS (@NoSurrenderRSA) May 2, 2020In the surrounding streets of Langa, only a handful of runners or recreational walkers could be seen. On the Atlantic Seaboard, there were thinner crowds on the Sea Point…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…