The three women, Nonhlahla Ndebele, Mokgaetji Beryl Monakisi, and Vhahangwele Nengwenani all ran the 42.2km race. Mokgaetji told the Herald that they had just returned from the Comrades Marathon and took the race slowly.

“We also enjoyed exploring the beautiful country and hope to do it again in the future,” she said. Mokgaetji finished the race in a time of 05:33:12, Nonhlanhla finished in 05:33:15 and Vhahangwele completed the race in 05:33:16. After the Zimbabwe race, Mokgaetji ran the Iron Crown trail run in Haenertsburg.

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She said it was a tough race as she had not recuperated properly from the Victoria Falls race, but she managed to finish the run. She will be doing the Foskor Half Marathon and the Masingita Marathon where she hopes to qualify for the Comrades Marathon next year.

The Gallopers are partnering with Masingita Mall in hosting the upcoming Masingita Mall 4in1 Marathon in September. For more details on the race, contact 064 758 3995 or 072 859 5878 or 083 414 0019.