Trail Run and dusted: Krugersdorp’s Reatlegile wins Short Route (+-12km)

Collin Kanyimo (Pretoria East) and Nicolette Griffioen (Lanseria) were in peak form on Sunday June 5 at the iconic Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run, claiming gold in the Long Route (+-24km) in fantastic times of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 18 seconds, and 1 hour, 56 minutes and 31 seconds respectively.

“The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run was nice, I really enjoyed it,” said Collin.

“It was tough, especially when we went through the water crossings. It was cold, but after we did some climbing, I was warm again and then I started pushing the pace. This was the second year that I took part. I entered for the first time last year, and I will return every year. I enjoyed the flat sections and the downhills the most. It was fast on these sections. I ended up running 3:10, 3:05, and even under three minutes a kilometre. For me winning is just a bonus. I wasn’t expecting it, but I am happy. Last year I finished third, so it means that I am improving. I brought three friends with me today, so next year maybe I’ll bring ten.”

Zithulele Nozinkowe came in second, while Gerald Bambilo finished third.

According to Nicolette the start of the race was fast.

“The race was nice; I enjoyed it and just ran within myself. As it got warmer, and we got into more climbs there was a breeze which was helpful. I enjoyed running past the dam. I used to do the XTERRA races here, so I know the course quite well. It was great to be back. I must say the climbs were tough. I enjoy climbing, but my legs were feeling it today. The run down to the finish was fast. The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run is an old classic for me in this area. I love the Magaliesberg. It’s not too far from home and it’s always worth coming out to see it again. It’s great to win. It’s nice to prove to myself that I still have a bit of speed in my legs.”

Franza Landman came in second, while Debbie Hoek finished third.

Reatlegile Moswen (Krugersdorp) and Rone Reynecke (Rustenburg) took no prisoners in the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run Short Route (+-12km) with finishing times of 50 minutes and 4 seconds, and 57 minutes and 33 seconds respectively. Adriaan Myburgh came in second, while BasiMahe Gavhi finished third.

Itumeleng Khumalo and Danelle du Plooy dominated the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run Fun Run (+-8km) crossing the finish line first in 45 minutes and 58 seconds, and 1 hour, 3 minutes and 42 seconds respectively.

Riaan Ludick came in second in the Men’s Race with Thaami James Tisane finishing third, while Rie-Nize Crous came in second in the Women’s Race, with Petro Venter finishing third.

Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer added, “We loved seeing our members and non-members bring their families out for a day of fitness in a gorgeous setting, especially since Fedhealth is committed to encouraging all our members to lead active, healthy lifestyles. A big thank you to everyone who participated and supported the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run – we hope you had the best time.”

Top 10 overall results:

Long/+-24km: OVERALL MEN
1 Collin Kanyimo 01:27:18; 2 Zithulele Nozinkowe 01:34:53; 3 Gerald Bambilo 01:35:19; 4 Obakeng Ditshwane 01:35:52; 5 Adam Maroko 01:40:37; 6 Jeofrey Mashau 01:43:57; 7 Pierre Jordaan 01:43:58; 8 Ryan Ball 01:47:08; 9 Adriaan Cronje 01:47:24; and 10 Letlhogonola Seiso 01:57:08.

Long/+-24km: OVERALL WOMEN
1 Nicolette Griffioen 01:56:31; 2 Franza Landman 02:09:33; 3 Debbie Hoek 02:11:26; 4 Letitia Ferreira 02:15:03; 5 Lizil Knoester 02:16:19; 6 Veronica Warmington 02:19:42; 7 Nonhlakanipho Tau 02:26:22; 8 Marita Serfontein 02:26:32; 9 Chanselize Botes 02:30:26; and 10 Rietha Gaybba 02:32:10.

Short/+-12km: OVERALL MEN
1 Reatlegile Moswen 00:50:04; 2 Adriaan Myburgh 00:52:27; 3 BasiMahe Gavhi 00:53:25; 4 Dalton Jedrisko 01:02:21; 5 Nicolaas Schoeman 01:02:48; 6 Norman Masiyachengo 01:08:48; 7 Stefanus Beukes 01:09:37; 8 Armand van Zyl 01:10:22; 9 Aki Tera 01:10:47; and 10 Omphile Kanyane 01:10:47.

Short/+-12km: OVERALL WOMEN
1 Rone Reynecke 00:57:33; 2 Kamogelo Thale 01:14:17; 3 Letitia Coleman 01:14:29; 4 Amogelang Thale 01:15:01; 5 Liza Hietbrink 01:16:14; 6 Isabeau van Heerden 01:18:11; 7 Sonia van der Westhuizen 01:18:11; 8 Rinaldi Marinda Botes 01:19:43; 9 Mari-Lou van Niekerk 01:20:55; and 10 Monique Rousseau 01:22:25.

Fun Run/+-8km: OVERALL MEN
1 Itumeleng Khumalo 00:45:58; 2 Riaan Ludick 00:46:56; 3 Thaami James Tisane 00:51:43; 4 Blake Vermaak 00:58:55; 5 Mo Leboge 01:02:13; 6 Maarten Venter 01:02:13; 7 George Strydom 01:03:43; 8 Booye Rosseau 01:03:49; 9 Eric van Wyk 01:04:45; and 10 Jimmy Gouws 01:06:22.

Fun Run/+-8km: OVERALL WOMEN
1 Danelle du Plooy 01:03:42; 2 Rie-Nize Crous 01:04:58; 3 Petro Venter 01:06:19; 4 Loemy Malan 01:13:05; 5 Lydia Koekemoer 01:16:47; 6 Danelle Raaths 01:18:56; 7 Thapelo Majuja 01:20:13; 8 Ria Joubert 01:22:19; 9 Alison Nitch 01:23:34; and 10 Nadine Botha 01:27:29.