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    The Bear

    Sep 21, 2018 4 minutes

    Nic De Beer has an epic trail and road running career spanning 21 years so far.

    Beyond running and coaching, Nic’s heart is with those in need. When he’s not running for a podium, he’s dressed in a bear costume and running to raise money for his Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation.

    He co-founded the organisation with Renata Schoeman, raising money to screen children in underprivileged schools for ADHD and other mental health problems.

    You may have realised that his surname means The Bear in Dutch.

    We got to know this issue’s cover athlete much better in an interview. So can you…

    Unusual running start

    I never really

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