Local parkrunners bless Madadeni children’s home with new running shoes
The organisers encourage people of all abilities to run, jog, or walk together - this event is open to all and best of all, it is free!
Enthusiastic athletes gathered in their numbers on Saturday (February 17) to enjoy the weekly 5km parkrun at Rooi Point Farm.
However, this wasn’t just any ordinary parkrun Saturday; it was a special day focused on supporting a community project.
Parkrun official, Gwyneth Root, said the children’s home had recently registered to become parkrunners.
However, they were in need of shoes, as most of them have to run in barefoot.
With this in mind, local gynecologist Dr. Friedrich ‘Burnie’ Burnard and his wife, Merle Burnard, collected and purchased brand new running shoes, which were handed over to the children of the Madadeni Children’s Home.
Prior to the morning run, Root thanked the Burnards and everyone else involved in the initiative for making a difference in the lives of those in need.
The results were as follows:
1. Mandla Sibeko – 21:44
2. Jo Claassen – 22:27
3. Miso Sithole – 23:30
4. Russell Nugent – 23:32
5. Tiago Pereira – 24:18
6. Elmien Scott – 24:46
7. Mark Arthur – 25:33
8. Coetzee Hamman – 25:52
9. Ralph Vasbender – 26:08
10. Michelle Visser – 26:29
11. Alan Gaskon – 26:40
12. Deena Govender – 26:42
13. Unknown
14. Andre Moolman – 27:11
15. Unknown
16. Timothy Hitchin – 28:44
17. Deon Naudè – 28:51
18. Lace Du Preez – 29:18
19. Chris Pitrakkos – 29:33
20. Gerhard Viviers – 29:50
See photos here:
About Parkrun:
The event takes place at Rooi Point Farm, End of Jooste Road.
It is not a race against other runners, but rather a 5k timed run that can be ‘anything’ a participant would want it to be, whether for fun or as part of a training plan.
It provides an opportunity for the entire local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park while also getting physically active.
To get involved, simply register on https://www.parkrun.co.za/ before your first park run. Then set your alarm for every Saturday morning and get there!
So, whether you are a complete beginner looking to start your own running journey or a seasoned athlete looking to incorporate this into your training schedule, you are welcome to come along and join in.
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