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Comrades seminar coming to the West Rand

Are you a Comrades runner? Race organisers have confirmed a Comrades seminar will be held on the West Rand on 25 January.

You’ve entered and qualified for The Comrades, South Africa’s premier ultra-marathon. This is a race like no other and you will need determination, grit and proper training to get you across the finish line in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, 4 June.

Luckily, in the true spirit of this race, you are never alone. Race organisers have teamed up with the major sponsor, Bonitas Medical Fund, to host a number of educational, motivational and inspirational seminars targeted specifically at novice athletes, female runners and general Comrades participants across the country that will see you through to the finish of the 86,7km race.

The Bonitas Comrades Seminars are free of charge and give runners the opportunity to interact with the official Comrades Coach and other experts as they share information, answer questions and give advice in order to help you achieve your Comrades goals.

There will be a seminar held at the Golden Reef Road Runners Club situated at 8 Andrew Street, Horizon in Roodepoort at 7pm on Wednesday, January 25. Booking is not required for the novice seminars or roadshow. Email Nonkululeko Mdlalose on nonkululeko@comrades.com, or call 033 897 8650 for more information.

Additional seminars seminars are being hosted in various cities nationwide. Visit the Comrades website at www.comrades.com for the full schedule.

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