Striders run to glory
MIDRAND - Midrand striders runners took part in the ArthroChoice Half Marathon, Icy Hot 10km run and the Cova Advisory 5km run at Kyalami Equestrian Park.
Club chairperson Tim Walwyn said the runners braved the morning chill on the day of the race. He added, “The race was the club’s first at the new venue, the equestrian park, sponsored by ArthroChoice. Thanks to the members and sponsors, runners had an excellent run with a country feel.”
A runner, Heather Walden said, “This is a great route, I enjoyed running at the park. I definitely will be back next year.”
Another, Dorothy van Heerden, said, “The park’s open spaces were enjoyable, and there was adequate parking for the people who came.”
The first man home in the Icy Hot 10km run was Rofhiwa Mathidi of Nedbank Running Club who finished in 00:33:00. Assalina Nyathi from the Post Office Runners’ Club won the ladies’ 10km run in a time of 00:45:15.
Mbongeleni Mtshali from Olifantsfontein Athletic Club won the 21km race in a time of 01:10:37. Leigh Privett from Wanderers Athletic Club won the ladies’ 21km run in 01:37:51.
