Most runners focus on training mileage, but the real performance breakthrough happens in the days before the race.

Recovery is not a passive process. It is an active, intentional strategy that determines how your body adapts, stores energy, and performs under pressure.

In the lead-up to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, understanding how to taper correctly, fuel effectively, and manage your nervous system can be the difference between hitting the wall and finishing strong. 

Africa Melane is joined by fitness enthusiast and mental wellness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen to unpack the critical role of recovery before race day. 

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. 

Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you early morning news, sports, and business, with in-depth interviews featuring politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys conversations with guests from the lifestyle and arts spheres.

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