Locals invited to Springs parkrun
In an effort to beat the male and female record, participants ran, jogged, and walked the distance on Saturday while claiming; two new personal records.
Come rain or shine, parkrunners conquer the course.
Twenty-seven parkrunners set off on a drizzly early-autumn Saturday morning at the Springs parkrun at Presidents Park.
On the semi-double-lap 5km course, 14 volunteers assisted, 16 male and 11 female parkrunners, including three first-timers, participated.
Barry Sweetman’s record of 23:10 and Mirelle Matthews’ time of 31:38 are the best times for men and women this week, respectively.
The event’s director, Marius Jonker, gave a heartfelt thanks to all the parkrunners and walkers, sponsors Discovery Vitality and Brooks, and all volunteers who helped make this weekly event a big success.
The Springs parkrun is held every Saturday at 08:00. Entrance is free.
Runners and walkers of all ages can register at Presidents Park before the run/walk – get there with your phone and parkrun members will help.
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“Kindly remember to bring your family and friends along for the park walk, and those that cannot walk are most welcome to operate as volunteers, we always need more,” said Marius.
For more information or to register before the run, visit www.parkrun.co.za/springs/
