THE Goss and Balfe Sapphire Coast marathon was held in trying conditions with strong headwinds and high temperatures in Amanzimtoti last Sunday.
Local hero Michael Mzobe produced another scintillating performance in the marathon.
His time of two hours and 37 minutes propelled him to third place overall. This was a massive achievement considering that it was only his second 42km marathon.
In the 21km event, Sarah Morrison-Young was the first junior girl over the line in the running event, while Hannes Streudert and Moira King were the first in the men’s and women’s walking races in their respective age categories.
Moira was also the overall women’s winner.
The field comprised about 2000 athletes, including 59 from South Coast Striders.
Although the course was very demanding, the carnival atmosphere at the finish more than made up for the aches and pains.
* Don’t forget the weekly running time trials of 4km or 8km which take place at the club in Edward Avenue, Uvongo every Wednesday evening at 5.30pm.
New and old walkers meet at the club every Wednesday at 5.15pm.
Coming up, fit and fast walkers will meet at JTV Centre in Tweni for a 21km walk this Sunday, October 25 at 5.30am.
Walking captains can be reached at 082 3318996 (Ronel) and 039 6950099 (Moira).
The club is holding a 5km/10km fun run/walk on Friday, October 30 at 5.30pm, starting and finishing at the clubhouse. R20 entry fee, all welcome.
RESULTS (Goss and Balfe)
42km runners: Michael Mzobe 2:37, Jabulani Khwela 3:11, Albert Nyembezi 3:22, Siphiwe Jula 3:29, Wiseman Ncane 3:38, Maxwell Mpiti 3:40, Brother Moyo 3:46, Lennox Mtengwane 3:47, Wiseman Gqele 3:54, Zandile Dunywa 3:55, Innocent Thusi 3:59, Eric Mqadi 3:59, Ralph Shusha 4:00, Selvanathan Ramaloo 4:07, Reshen Sookooram 4:14, Isak Ludick 4:18, Martin Venter 4:24, Morgan Moodley 4:24, Raymond Gaze 4:25, Maxwell Mkhize 4:26, Gary Lennon 4 :38, Nkosinathi Shongwa 4:41, Makhosi Mhlope 4:43, Yoganathan Appanna 4:46, Terry Naidoo 4:48, Alpheus Ngeleka 4:50, Tiger Gono 4:55, Rakesh Ramdhun 4:55, Danie van Niekerk 4:56, Stacey Moore 5:17, Sipho Nkongolo 5:18, Mohammad Naroth 5:26, Ravendra Jumna 5:40, Terri Burger 5:47.
21km runners: Delani Dlezi 1:30, Joshua Morrison-Young 1:48, Mignon Klusener 1:52, Donovan Rothman 1:54, Freek Stander 1:57, Wayne Wridgway 1:57, Jean Osborne 2:13, Karen Small 2:13, Corrine Parsons 2:20, Debbie Ridley 2:22, Jodi Engelbrecht 2:30, Brian Engelbrecht 2:36, Lindelani Itabor 2:38, Sarah Morrison-Young 2:49, Cherise Lemmer 3:04, David Morrison-Young 3:08, Louise Morrison-Young 3:08, Hailey Nicholson 3:18.
21km walkers: Hannes Steuderst 2:40, Moira King 2:41, Marcelle Ripley 2:56, Jane Munro 2:56.
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