Veterinarian couple holds SA’s name high at Spartan race in US
Randfontein’s beloved veterinarian couple, Drs Johan and Carien Naudé are back on home soil after competing in the USA.
Drs Johan and Carien Naude, Randfontein’s beloved veterinarian couple, arrived back in South Africa after having competed in the Spartan World Championships in September at North Lake Tahoe, California.
Athletes from more than 30 countries from across the globe competed. Johan finished in the top 30 in his category, and Carien 11th in her category.
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What has been dubbed ‘The obstacle racing weekend of the year’ featured three Spartan Race distances to choose from over two days (28 to 29 September) of racing, namely the Spartan Beast, the Spartan Ultra and the Spartan Trail.
According to the official website, https://www.spartan.com, the Spartan Beast tested everything you’re made of – strength, endurance and resolve, with 21km and 30 obstacles between you and the finish line.
“The battle in my head was easy because Carien motivated me on the side. Also, how could I quit if she had already finished the race the day before?” Johan asked.
“I am proud to say that every SA Spartan finished the race, but we all struggled!”
Read a more in-depth article with them in next week’s Herald.
