Amanzimtoti runner successfully completes PDAC 25km

CISKA Elston was the only member of Run Walk For Life Amanzimtoti who took part and completed the PDAC 25km on January 28.

According to a statement by Pinetown and Districts Athletics Club, with the race now finishing at New Germany Primary School, they had to add a 2km loop in Gillitts which was received with mixed emotions.

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Elston, who took part for the first time, finished in a time of two hours, forty minutes. “The day overall was brilliant, and the marshals were on point, especially at the busy intersections. Those last two hills definitely humbled a runner,” she said.

Elston is now preparing for the Hillcrest 42.2km and Best of the Best 21.1km as well as the Om Die Dam Ultra-marathon in March which will be her first 50km.

PDAC also gave thanks to all the athletes, marshals and volunteers as well as sponsors who made the day a success.

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