VAC’s golden girl clinches victory at SA championships

Vryheid Athletics Club athletes are such a diverse group and it is so wonderful to rapport on the trail runs that they are running all over the country at this time of year.
Our club secretary, Melissa Scheepers, took part in the very difficult Wittenberg 20km trail run over the weekend, in wet and cool conditions and came first! Well done on your podium Melissa!
Hlobi Madida excelled again at the Cross Country SA’s and took a Gold medal! So well done Hlobi. The competition is VERY TOUGH at the top and you are doing so well.
Colette Terblanche, our trail running queen, took part in the iconic Mont-Au-Sources 50km trail run in the Northern Drakensberg on Saturday. Thursday prior to the event the Drakensberg had a light dusting of snow, but on Saturday the weather was cool, clear and wind still, making for perfect running conditions. The runners started 6am with a long and steady climb to the near top of Mont-Aux Sources where they have to use a series of chain ladders to get to the very top of the mountain at 27km. After running on the snow trails along the escarpment, the descent starts through a very steep and slippery gulley where runners are down on their ‘bums’ wreaking havoc on the quad muscles. The views are spectacular and were extra special on Saturday being such a clear day. We are very proud of your achievement Colette!
Club news: Time trials are starting now at 17:30 on Thursdays from the club.
Thank you to everyone that participated in our Spring run. Please like the VAC fb page to see lots of fun photos.
Upcoming events:
Michaelis Challenge on Saturday 14 Sept at Bloemveld dam. Entries are still taken on the day at the dam.
Dundee Mpati 16km berg run on Saturday afternoon. You can run the Michaelis and Mpati on the same day!