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‘The Queen of the mountain’ breaks Pirates race record
Pirates Road Running Club was founded in 1977 and is a social club for runners of all abilities.
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With hills surrounding the Greenside area, the Pirates Road Running Club hosted its ‘over the mountain’ 21km race on February 19 which saw runners finishing at Pirates Club.
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Runner Matheu Mokgata said despite the race being challenging he was glad to have finished it.
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“It was difficult from the first kilometre because it was an uphill which made me walk [during] the race. It was my second time participating and I will be sure to return again next year.”
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Participant Emma Pallant broke the women’s running record in a time of 01: 21:07.
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Another participant Lawrence Chauke said the race was a fun challenge.
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“Running over the hills was tough but good practice because I want to run in the Comrades Marathon this year.”
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