Runners go the distance in Bedfordview
Selby was joined by his walking partner, Tracy Bulivant and Kosie van Vuuren, who are both Fit2000 members and also decided to do 90km.
Runners hit the streets of Bedfordview on June 13 for the Virtual Comrades Marathon.
Although this year’s race was virtual, 2021 marked the 100th anniversary of the Comrades Marathon.
The virtual event for all was held at Oriel Park in Bedfordview.
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Besides being virtual, Bedfordview resident and founder of Fit2000 running club Paul Selby decided to go the distance and do the 90km.
Selby was joined by his walking partner, Tracy Bulivant and Kosie van Vuuren, who are both Fit2000 members and also decided to do 90km.
Besides being an athletics event, the day was held to collect donations of food, clothing and blankets for the Bedfordview Methodist Church.
On the day, runners, community member and athletes gave donations to the church to be used to restock its soup kitchen’s pantry.
Items which Bedfordview Methodist Church need includes:
• Maize meal
• Tinned foods, including pilchards, baked beans, vegetables and chakalaka
• Packets of soup
• Two-minutes noodles
• Peanut butter
• Tea
• Milk (long life)
• Sugar
• Soya
Phone the church on 011 455 2600 to learn how you can assist.
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