February 2023 - The Running Mann

27th February 20231st March 2023

The Best Ultra Marathon Runner in the World Helps Explain Why Size Matters

“Does size matter?” is probably the male equivalent to, “Does my bum look big in these pants?” And if you have to ask either question, it’s highly likely that you don’t really want an honest answer.

Size always matters – no surprise there but, in this article anyway, it’s probably not quite in the way that you think. As for potentially the more controversial part of the headline, who is the “best ultra marathon runner in the world”, I am going to make a case for Camille Herron.

20th February 202320th February 2023

Using Load Shedding to explain Quarterly PI Objectives

Quick Explanation for Foreign Readers

For those on other parts of the planet, loadshedding is a shameful South African phenomenon that started in 2007 and has become progressively worse. The inability of the state-run electricity public utility monopoly to produce enough power for the country means that scheduled rolling blackouts are experienced for up to 12 hours per day. These rolling blackouts are euphemistically called ‘loadshedding’.

My wife and I are both firmly in the hybrid work model, spending roughly half of our salaried time working from home. Therefore, we urgently needed to implement some counter loadshedding measures.

13th February 20235th March 2023

The Running Mann’s 2023 Guide to March Marathons

This article provides detailed information on all South Africa’s March 2023 marathons including race descriptions and recommendations. You can find the full 2023 marathon / ultra calendar here.

A summary of your choices is below: