Marathon competitors take tough races in their stride
All VAC athletes did very well.
The Uniwisp Kaapsehoop Marathon was a memorable day, thanks to all the excitement for the Rugby World Cup.
All VAC athletes did very well.
Quite a few athletes ran their personal bests and there was also a few first-timers for the 21,1 kilometer and 42,2 km distances.
The heat was challenging throughout the morning, but all managed to finish strong and reach their own goals.
“It is an honour to be part of VAC ”
21,1km:
Ronell Bean, Marlene Bean, Minicke Burger(first 21,1km), Hugo Burger, Andre Small, Pieter Aucamp.
42,2km:
Bernice Harding, Bianca du Toit, Leeroy and Natasha Holmes, Cathy de Beer, Melissa and Richard Scheepers, Hein Potgieter, Roshen and Prishanta Anandlal.
The VAC trail runners took to the hills at the Dumbe 2-Day Trail Run, held on the northern Drakensberg escarpment close to the Sterkfontein Dam.
On Saturday, the 22km run started in cold weather and strong wind, with the bestof trails and spectacular views of the Drakensberg vley and mountain proteas in full bloom.
The 15km event on Sunday was a challenge, with mostly very technical single tracks taking runners to breathtaking parts of the escarpment.
“Well done to all the runners who finished this tough two-day trail run.”
On Sunday, 12 VAC runners took part in the well organised Soweto Marathon, half marathon and 10km race which took the runners through Soweto.
Athletes were greeted and motivated by friendly Soweto residents.
A total of 50 000 or so athletes took part, running 10km, 21km and 42km.
Smuts van der Nest ran the 10km run, while Lorraine van der Nest, Johan Coetzee, Annemarie Labuschagne and Bongani Ndlovu ran the 21,1km.
Well done Bongani on finishing second in his category.
“A total of 12 VAC athletes took part in all – congratulations to them.”
