Runners and walkers have some fun in the sun at the weekly parkrun
Whether you run or walk – everyone is welcome at the parkrun.
Roodepoort parkrun’s 522nd event was well supported on October 21 with 472 runners and walkers lining up, ready to complete the 5km course.
Thirty-eight first-timers were welcomed, 55 new personal bests were recorded, and 26 volunteers were at their posts ensuring no one got lost on the course and everyone completed their parkrun injury-free. Thelma Fouché (89) was in good voice, motivating and cheering every runner and walker on as they entered the last stretch just before the finish line.
The first male finisher was Eden Hendricks with a time of 17:49 and the first female finisher was Eva Carson who crossed the finish line about seven minutes later in a time of 24:10.
Jacobus Boshoff (77) completed his 50th parkrun and was one of 11 participants who recorded a milestone. Other milestones completed on the day included three participants competing in their 25th, four completing their 50th, one 100th, and two who completed their 150th parkruns.
Jacobus Boshoff (77) completed his 50th parkrun and was one of 11 participants who recorded a milestone. Other milestones completed on the day included:
• Thobile Tseku (50)
• Darryl Da Matta (150)
• Vernon Dinkelman (150)
• Tshebi Hlapane (25)
• Cathy Shaw (50)
• Katinka Snashall (50)
• Deon Britz (25)
• Neels Kruger (100)
• Florence Sathula (50)
• Elize le Roux (25)
The Roodepoort parkrun takes place every Saturday at 08:00 at Len Rutter Park in Florida Park. The event is free, all you have to do is register on www.parkrun.co.za, print out your barcode and you are ready to become part of the parkrun community.
