Morale boosting race for Striders in Pinetown
Striders running captain, Emmanuel 'MK' Mufamadi, said the race was used to boost morale and confidence
Eight members from the South Coast Striders Athletics Club took part in the Pinetown and Districts Athletics Club (PDAC) Run/Walk, the third Official race on the KZN Athletics running calendar, last Sunday.
The 25km distance race, organised by Pinetown Athletics Club, began at Watercrest Mall and finished at Lahee Park in Pinetown.
Striders running captain, Emmanuel ‘MK’ Mufamadi, said the race was used to boost morale and confidence, especially for novices and newly recruited members.
It also served as preparation for the upcoming Comrades Marathon qualifier at the end of February.
“The route forms part of the Comrades Down Run (which will be held in August) and was accompanied by perfect running conditions,” he said.
The club’s top three runners, Brino Peter Chidzungu, Sanele Wayise and Asanda Mtshiki, had decent results, Peter finishing ninth overall and first in his age category (40-49).
Sanele and Asanda were both in the top 10 in their age category.
It was a first official race in Striders colours for Khatija Essack and Nadine Young.
Time trials are held at the clubhouse in Umtentweni or in Edward Street, Uvongo every Wednesday at 17:00.
For more info, contact club secretary, Deborah Berridge on 072 1322006 or Emmanuel Mufamadi on 071 791 8989.
Times:
Peter Brino Chidzungu 01:19:11, Sanele Wayise 01:34:44, Asanda Mtshiki 01:41:42, Phateka Manyala 02:24:43, Emmanuel Mufamadi 02:25:03, Nadine Young 02:34:41, Linda Torlage 02:38:01, Khatija Essack 02:59:42, Anita Naidu 03:07:55.
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