Editor's foreword, 26 September 2014

This week's cover story is Call from the Sahara, which addresses the growing popularity of deserts as tourist destinations and the challenges that jeopardize their fragile ecosystems. Travelling in Africa is never without its ups and downs, and kakaying in Africa is no different. Read all about it in The J&B kayak quest.

And just like a fine whiskey that matures and gets better with time, so too is the Oyster Catcher Trail Run. Read all about this iconic trail running event that's just taken place, in Triple distilled. If you missed that event, then don't miss the Spur Berg & Beach, an adventure trail run that successfully combines great trails, spectacular scenery and lekker people. Entries close on 30 September, so enter now to avoid disappointment.

The Banting, Paleo and Tim Noakes lifestyle has caused a controversial tsunami throughout the country and the question on many peoples' lips is, "To Noakes or not to Noakes?" Hannele Steyn provides some food for thought on this debate in her article, To Noakes or not to Noakes. From nutrition to recovery, in Benefits of ice baths, Biokineticist Schalk van der Merwe takes a look at why the use of ice baths, or cryotherapy, is the preferred method of recovery after a game or race for elite athletes.

Living a fast-paced life in the rat race means that fitting in the time to workout often proves quite a challenge. And when we do find the time, doing the same old routine can get a little dull. Topbox has the perfect solution to add something new and exciting to your workouts - boxercise classes. Five lucky readers stand to win a one-month Topbox (Fourways, Johannesburg) boxercise class voucher. One lucky reader also stands a chance to win a beginner's digital photography course, courtesy of College of Digital Photography. More great competitions can be found on the Competitions page, so enter now and stand to win some great prizes.

Until next Friday, don't hesitate, don't procrastinate, do it now! 

 

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