Kwa-Thema – As part of its qualifying preparations for the 2024 Comrades Marathon, the Kwa-Thema Striders Club has started putting in the work.
Kwa-Thema Striders has strategically divided its members into three groups to participate in three marathons.
These include the 3-1 Kaapsehoop Marathon at Mbombela on November 4, the Soweto Marathon on November 5 and the Jacaranda City Challenge marathon on November 11.
Chairperson Sipho Skosane said the objective is for all runners to qualify for next year’s Comrades.
“This opportunity will allow the runners to familiarise themselves with the elevation, apply different tactics and manage the steep slope because the 2024 Comrades is an up-run.
“Every year, the Kwa-Thema Striders have enjoyed introducing novice runners in this marathon,” he explained.
Skosana said it is crucial for the runners to qualify as early as possible.
Some members have already qualified by participating in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on October 15, so they can now concentrate on training, nutrition and avoiding unnecessary injuries.
In December, they will have a camp training. They will share the details with members and the public in due course.
