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Welcome to Africa Marathons

Africa is the home of long-distance running and at Africa Marathons we specialise in organising trips for runners to take part in some of the very best events across this amazing continent. Whichever event you choose, we encourage you to immerse yourself in what it has to offer; to return home having achieved your goals; and to share an experience that will last a lifetime.

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March 26, 2020
21-Day AM Challenge 2020 with Nick Bester
March 26, 2020

The 21-Day ‘AM’ Challenge with Nick Bester

Forming good habits is how we improve ourselves professionally, personally and physically.  The 21/90 rule says that you need to […]
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March 24, 2020
Nick Bester Online Coach Morning Routine
March 24, 2020

Coach Nick Bester’s Morning Exercise Routine

Many of us are currently finding ourselves in lockdown, so our African Marathon’s coach, Nick Bester, shows us his favourite […]
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March 22, 2020
Bester's Best Running Tips During Self Isolation - Keep Your Personal Space
March 22, 2020

Bester’s Best Running Tips During Self-isolation

Now that the entire world is in the process of taking a breather, so should we.  Stop.  Breathe and look […]
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🌟 Day 6 of the 21- Day AM challenge 🌟
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4 sets for the following;
- 12 Kettlebell swings
- 10 Wide arm push-ups
- 20 Russian twists
- 20 Seconds side plank (each ...

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🌟 Day 6 of the 21- Day AM challenge 🌟 . 4 se 🌟 Day 6 of the 21- Day AM challenge 🌟 . 4 sets for the following; - 12 Kettlebell swings - 10 Wide arm push-ups - 20 Russian twists - 20 Seconds side plank (each side) 30 seconds rest before repeating. . It's the 21-Day Africa Marathons 'AM' Challenge . If you can commit to a 21 day challenge then you're guaranteed to be put into a draw to possibly WIN . ✔Cape Town Marathon ENTRY ✔ 90-Day Coaching Plan . HOW IT WORKS - YOU NEED TO ENTER BY 1 APRIL to qualify for the prize: . 1⃣ Do the challenge daily. . 2️⃣ Like this post and each post going forward(follow @africamarathons & @justalilbester to not miss a beat 😉) . 3️⃣ Tag at least one friend 💃🏻 🕺throughout the competition. . 4⃣ Comment with YOUR signature emoji 😎 throughout the campaign as an indication that you have completed the challenge. . For more information 👆🏻 visit our blog in our bio . . . #AfricaMarathons #21DayChallenge #MorningRoutine #Commit #IAMCommitted #CapeTownMarathon #Run #AfricaMarathonsCoach #NickBester #JustALilBester #RunningCoach #Running #2190Rule #FormNewHabits #Healthy #Fitness #RunHappy #Marathon #Training #InstaRun #Runners #RunToInspire #InstaRunner #RunnersCommunity #Fitness #MarathonTraining #RunnersWorld

Runners are often called crazy 🤪 for the early hours they rise in the morning ☀️ to run and then the many hours the spend in a pair of running shoes 👟👟 doing crazy distances. All of us ...

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Runners are often called crazy 🤪 for the early Runners are often called crazy 🤪 for the early hours they rise in the morning ☀️ to run and then the many hours the spend in a pair of running shoes 👟👟 doing crazy distances. All of us here are Africa Marathons have earned this title for various reasons over the years. But our good friend Jean-Marc Knoll (who ran the @sierraleonemara with us in 2017) has just raised the bar and all for a great cause.👇🏻 . Jean-Marc Knoll (Facebook: @Jean-Marc Knoll OR Instagram: @theadventuresofjmk) will be LIVE on Facebook this Saturday *4 APRIL* as he runs 9.65m between his front window and washing machine in his kitchen, a casual 4,373 times... 😱😱😱 . Join him LIVE for the INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENT THEY COULD NOT CANCEL! . It's the: 1ST MADRID INTERNATIONAL INDOORS WINDOW 2 WASHING MACHINE MARATHON (1MIIW2WMM) 🏃‍♂️🏠🏅 . He will be running a full marathon inside his home to ✔️ help raise money for THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS in their crisis response to COVID-19 ⭐AMAZING⭐ ✔️ to have something to do for a whole 5 hours of this interminable lockdown... 🏨🚑 . **** DONATION LINK: Visit our Facebook page to get to this link**** . THIS IS A PUBLIC EVENT, so join us! . The stream will go live from 12:00 CET, and he expects that the run to take him 4:30 to 5 hours. This is because there will be multiple stops for tapas & possibly a couple of beers 🍻🍷🍳. Join him for some or all of it, leave encouraging comments, cheer him on, and above all PLEASE DONATE! Africa Marathons 🦒will be 'in-the-house' and will DEFOS be making a donation 💰 to the International Red Cross🏥 . See you ALL on Saturday! 42.195km in Jean Marc’s home! . The event link is also in our Facebook page. . . . #AfricaMarathons #RunForACause #CharityRun #Covid19Run #InternationalRedCross

🌟 Day 5 of the 21 day challenge 🌟
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3 sets for the following;
- 50 Butt kicks
- 15 Pulse squats
- 40 Heel taps
- Flat table extensions (10 each arm/leg, 10 together)
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🌟 Day 5 of the 21 day challenge 🌟 . 3 sets f 🌟 Day 5 of the 21 day challenge 🌟 . 3 sets for the following; - 50 Butt kicks - 15 Pulse squats - 40 Heel taps - Flat table extensions (10 each arm/leg, 10 together) 30 seconds rest before repeating. . It's the 21-Day Africa Marathons 'AM' Challenge . If you can commit to a 21 day challenge then you're guaranteed to be put into a draw to possibly WIN . ✔Cape Town Marathon ENTRY ✔ 90-Day Coaching Plan . HOW IT WORKS - YOU NEED TO ENTER BY 1 APRIL to qualify for the prize (it’s your second last day to enter) . 1⃣ Do the challenge daily. . 2️⃣ Like this post and each post going forward(follow @africamarathons & @justalilbester to not miss a beat 😉) . 3️⃣ Tag at least one friend 💃🏻 🕺throughout the competition. . 4⃣ Comment with YOUR signature emoji 😎 throughout the campaign as an indication that you have completed the challenge. . For more information 👆🏻 visit our blog in our bio . . . #AfricaMarathons #21DayChallenge #MorningRoutine #Commit #IAMCommitted #CapeTownMarathon #Run #AfricaMarathonsCoach #NickBester #JustALilBester #RunningCoach #Running #2190Rule #FormNewHabits #Healthy #Fitness #RunHappy #Marathon #Training #InstaRun #Runners #RunToInspire #InstaRunner #RunnersCommunity #Fitness #MarathonTraining #RunnersWorld

BESTER'S BEST RUNNING TIPS DURING ISOLATION .
5⃣ - Work on improving speed🏃🏼‍♂💨. Now is a great time to get that ‘Hot Spot’ time 👌🏻 as quick as possible.
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BESTER'S BEST RUNNING TIPS DURING ISOLATION . 5⃣ BESTER'S BEST RUNNING TIPS DURING ISOLATION . 5⃣ - Work on improving speed🏃🏼‍♂💨. Now is a great time to get that ‘Hot Spot’ time 👌🏻 as quick as possible. . A ‘hot spot’ is a 1km pick up which is done in the middle of your run, preferably on a slight downhill, and as quickly as possible. . For your time to improve at almost any targeted distance🎯, your ‘hot spot’ is a key element to work on. From there you can build into a 3km, 5km, 10km and so on. It’s also a great idea to run your own time trial every week. . I personally like doing a 5km or 8km fitness test and if you do this weekly, it’ll give you a good indication 👍🏻 of where your fitness levels are and whether you’re making progress. . READ FULL BLOG HERE: https://www.africamarathons.com/besters-best-running-tips-during-self-isolation/ . Get that HOT SPOT Time! #WeAreAllInThisTogether . If you have any questions on how the restrictions placed by various countries, as a result of the Coronavirus, impact upcoming travel ✈️ or races, please feel free to contact us on: . ☎ Call: +44 (0) 1932 361807 (UK) 🇬🇧 Call: 1 844 390 1798 (USA Toll-free) 🇺🇸 🌐 Visit our website and we'll call you back on request - www.africamarathons.co.za 📧 Email us: info@africamarathons.com . . . #AfricaMarathons #RunningCOVID19 #CoachNick #JustALilBester #HotSpotTime #WeAreAllInThisTogether #Running #Run #Runner #InstaRunners #RunnersOfInstagram #RunningMotivation #RunHappy #Marathon #Training #UltraMarathon #Ultra #InstaRun #Runners #UltraTraining #RunToInspire #InstaRunner #RunnersCommunity #Fitness #MarathonTraining #RunnersWorld

🌟 Day 4 of the 21 DAY AM CHALLENGE 🌟
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4 Sets of:
- 10 Jack knives
- 12 Tricep dips
- 8 Jump lunges (each leg)
30 seconds rest before repeating.
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🌟 Day 4 of the 21 DAY AM CHALLENGE 🌟 . 4 Set 🌟 Day 4 of the 21 DAY AM CHALLENGE 🌟 . 4 Sets of: - 10 Jack knives - 12 Tricep dips - 8 Jump lunges (each leg) 30 seconds rest before repeating. . If you can commit to a 21 DAY AM CHALLENGE then you're guaranteed to be put into a draw to possibly WIN . ✔Cape Town Marathon ENTRY ✔ 90-Day Coaching Plan . HOW IT WORKS - YOU NEED TO ENTER BY 1 APRIL to qualify for the prize: . 1⃣ Do the challenge daily. . 2️⃣ Like this post and each post going forward(follow @africamarathons & @justalilbester to not miss a beat 😉) . 3️⃣ Tag at least one friend 💃🏻 🕺throughout the competition. . 4⃣ Comment with YOUR signature emoji 😎 throughout the campaign as an indication that you have completed the challenge. . For more information 👆🏻 visit our blog in our bio . . . #AfricaMarathons #21DayChallenge #MorningRoutine #Commit #IAMCommitted #CapeTownMarathon #Run #AfricaMarathonsCoach #NickBester #JustALilBester #RunningCoach #Running #2190Rule #FormNewHabits #Healthy #Fitness #RunHappy #Marathon #Training #InstaRun #Runners #RunToInspire #InstaRunner #RunnersCommunity #Fitness #MarathonTraining #RunnersWorld

Get In Touch

Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!

Our first aim is to get to know you, your running experience and aspirations, so we may best advise on which events would challenge you whilst giving you a high chance of success. So please get in touch. We look forward to speaking to you.

E: [email protected]
T: +44 7791 360170 (Rob)
T: +44 7809 726266 (Clyde)