Obstacle courses pose no obstacle to these racers at all!
Members of the OCR Nelspruit Eagles Club took part in the Virgin Active Warrior Race held in KZN earlier this month.
Some locals displayed their strength and resilience during the second Virgin Active Warrior Race in KwaZulu-Natal on July 22.
The Warrior Race is known as South Africa’s largest obstacle course racing series. These courses provide a great way to spend some time outdoors with family, friends and work colleagues, and incorporate obstacles suitable for all levels of athletes, from beginner to elite.
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Members of the OCR Nelspruit Eagles Club took part in this challenging obstacle course race in different categories, and got some good placings.
Andrew Martin placed 12th overall in the Commando Elite, which challenges competitors over distances of between 8km and 10km. Martin also managed to bag a first place finish in the 50+ age group.
Thabang Makhubedu also raced in the Commando Elite course and placed 23rd overall and came second in his age group (40+). Newcomer Mmanaka Matthews Matsetela competed in his first-ever obstacle course. He placed 15th overall in Commando Elite, which is an excellent achievement for a first-timer.
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The stand-out performances of the day for OCR Nelspruit Eagles Club were delivered by Reynard de Bruin and Ethan Esterhuizen.
De Bruin raced to a resounding victory in the Commando Elite race, placing first overall. Short on his heels was the youngster, Esterhuizen, who claimed the second position, and with that, also came first in the U16 age group.
OCR Nelspruit Eagles Club does not only boast these good placings in KZN, but also the inclusion of two of their members into the South African Obstacle Course Racing Team. Martin and Esterhuizen have both been selected to represent the country at the World Championships of Obstacle Course Racing in Belgium in September.
Anyone interested in joining OCR Nelspruit Eagles club, can contact Andrew Martin at 072 913 5070.
