She Runs on Science - 24 August 2026
Running, Motherhood & The Quiet Practice of Becoming
F
resh off a second-place finish at the 2026 Comrades Marathon, where she pushed the record-breaking Gerda Steyn, we caught up with Buhle to see what makes her tick.
In this episode of She Runs on Science, we meet Nobuhle Tshuma and step into the reality behind the runner: the training and the sacrifice it takes, set against a life that doesn't pause, or make room for either - the quiet work that happens long before race day.
Because behind every performance is a person learning more about herself, her body and what she is capable of.
In this episode we explore:
• How running isn’t about escaping life, it’s about becoming the person life asks you to be.
• How Buhle navigates being a mother, wife, hairdresser, and runner.
• While she never chased notoriety, it’s humbling to have the support, even from the likes of Eliud Kipchoge.
• How her determination keeps for chasing more.
About She Runs on Science:
She Runs on Science is a 32GI series built for the women and girls of endurance sport, exploring their stories, and the science behind them.
Because becoming a better athlete isn’t only about working harder.
It’s about understanding yourself better.
Featured in this episode:
Nobuhle Tshuma - Endurance Runner | 2026 Comrades Marathon 2nd place | 2026 Two Oceans Marathon 3rd place
32GI products seen in this episode:
32GI Sports Gels