I RAN FOR MY LIFE Kabelo Mabalane

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I RAN FOR MY LIFE
Kabelo Mabalane
with Nechama Brodie
Kabelo Mabalane, South Africa’s number one self-proclaimed ‘pantsula
for life’ shares his journey and insights, from being a multi-platinumselling musician, through the highs and lows of drug addiction, to finding
hope and life again through running (eight Comrades marathons and
counting) and his faith.
In I Ran for My Life, this ten-time SAMA award-winner, TV presenter,
athlete and entrepreneur talks about growing between Soweto and the
suburbs, the back story behind his phenomenal music career, and how
getting into running literally saved his life. Along with his lessons for life,
Kabelo shares his thoughts and advice on staying in shape, being
prepared for anything and how to build a spirit of endurance in
everything you do.
‘I had checked out of rehab at the end of 2002. Between the launches of my second
and my fourth solo albums, I was busy staying clean, I was touring and performing. I
put on weight so gradually that I didn’t really notice it until one morning in 2004. I
sat down on my bed and I literally couldn’t tie my shoelaces. Usually I could just take
a deep breath, I would suck in my gut, and then I would just manage to get down.
And suddenly I couldn’t.’
– Kabelo on how his running journey began
Publication:
October 2015
ISBN:
978-1-77010-417-4
eISBN:
978-1-77010-418-1
Price (print):
R260.00
Includes training programmes and advice for 10-kilometre to ultramarathon runners
Price (eBook): R208. 00
KABELO MABALANE, also known by his stage name ‘Bouga Luv’, is a kwaito
musician, songwriter and actor. He is a member of the kwaito trio TKZee. Kabelo
owns Faith Records, a South African independent music company, and is the cofounder of ShoutSA. He was the host of the popular television show Kabelo’s Boot
Camp and has also been a judge on SA’s Got Talent. He lives in Johannesburg with
his wife and baby daughter.
Category:
Non-Fiction (Memoir)
Format:
TPB (234 x 153 mm)
Extent:
224pp
Rights:
World
NECHAMA BRODIE is a veteran journalist, best-selling author and part-time
musician. Her work has appeared in the Sunday Times, Mail & Guardian, City Press,
the Business Day magazine, Wanted, and Men’s Health where she writes
extensively about health, wellness and nutrition. Nechama is a recreational runner,
occasional boxer and holds a black belt in Karate.
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