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      The Marakele Marathon: Where Every Kilometre Protects Something Bigger

      The Marakele Marathon: Where Every Kilometre Protects Something Bigger

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 18, 2026 874 1

      Every edition of the Marakele Marathon carries a deeper purpose, turning sweat, training and determination into tangible support for conservation on the ground.   South Africa (18 February 2026) –…

      He Tore His Calf 6km into Comrades… and Still Finished the Race. For the Kids

      He Tore His Calf 6km into Comrades… and Still Finished the Race. For the Kids

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025 1,277 0

      He had every reason to stop. Six kilometres into the Comrades Marathon, Richard Laskey tore his calf. But instead of calling it quits, he kept going… because this run wasn’t…

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