Team C16 members left their running gear at home and donned their best outfits for the club’s annual Comrades Dance at the Lakes Hotel in Benoni recently.
The dazzling dinner was held to acknowledge team excellence during the Comrades Marathon.
Team C16 is a training team founded by coach Benzi Tenza, who has completed 15 Comrades Marathons.
The team consists of members from various running clubs and those who do not belong to running clubs.
Team C16 also has a regional and international presence in countries such as Kenya, Zambia, Brazil and India, among others.
“Running is one of the most beneficial physical activities you could undertake. Besides making us healthier, running is a great social activity that can help you build a stronger and more meaningful network of friends,” said Tenza.
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The keynote address was delivered by songwriter, artist, businessman and runner Kabelo Mabalane, who is also an author of the book I Run For My Life. In his address he took the guests through his running journey.
He described the Comrades Marathon as a “pilgrimage of self-discovery, resilience and endurance”.
One hundred and four runners from the C16 branches (29 novices) ran the Comrades Marathon this year, of whom 85 per cent completed the race.
Award winners: silver medal: David Gamede: 07:06:08; first male novice: Siyabulela May: 09:04:10; first female novice: Lizzy Tshabalala: 10:46:43; king and queen of Team C16: Peter Ramaboa and Thembi Nhlapo. Branch of the season: K90.
For more information on Team C16, contact Manape Malebana on 084 445 8998.
