POLOKWANE- Learners at Little Achievers last Wednesday had to opportunity to meet Johannes Mosehla, a local runner who, at the age of 81, two weeks ago improved a 34-year-old Comrades Marathon record as the oldest participant.
Mosehla visited the school and shared his thoughts on the importance of being active and following a good diet to live a healthy, happy life.
“Your body is like a car. If you park the car in the garage and never use it, it rusts away. But if you look after it, it will give you many years of joy.”
Learners all followed in his footsteps as Mosehla jogged around the school.
Afterwards, he also explained how important it is to have goals.
“It is important to never give up, even when things get difficult or go wrong.”
This year was Mosehla’s 10th Comrades Marathon. He improved the 34-year-old record of Wally Haywood of being the oldest participant of 80 years.
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Mosehla completed the marathon in under 10:35:00, faster than the previous record, and thereby qualified for a silver medal.
Little Achievers wishes Mosehla all the best for next year’s marathon, which he aims to run in 09:26:10.
