Two Queensburg Harriers runners enjoying a downhill stretch of road.
Lovemore Chabata obliterated the competition to take first place in the Dolphin Coast Ultra marathon on Sunday September 7. Chabata, a 34-year-old Marianhill resident made quick work of the 50km race in an outstanding time of 03:13:56. “I wanted to win today and I used my endurance from this year’s Comrades to win today’s race. I am aiming for a place in the top 10 in next year’s Comrades Marathon,” he said. In the ladies ultra distance race Nonsikelelo Mbambo (Natal Carbineers) crossed the finish line first in a time of 04:05:43 with Lisa Collett (Everyone Counts) coming in at 04:29:09. Chairman of the Dolphin Coast Striders athletics club, Gary Henwood-Fox was happy with the turnout of more than 800 runners and said the club received many compliments on the day. Munywoki Joseph (Phantane AC) grabbed the top spot on the half marathon podium for men ,in 01:09:03, while Janie Grundling (Westville AC) took the honors for the ladies over the same distance in a time of 01:29:21. The men’s 10km event was a close race with Bonginkosi Zwane (Phantani) storming to victory in a quick 00:30:13,.Sithulisiwe Zhou (Phantane AC) was the fastest female 10km runner crossing the finish line in 00:39:42.
All smiles on a beautiful Sunday morning.
Lovemore Chabata striding to victory in the Dolphin Coast Ultra Marathon.
This year’s Dolphin Coast Ultra Marathon champion, Lovemore Chabata spraying himself with water to cool off.
The Builder’s Express water table was manned by Shabeer Ally (Branch Manager), Premie Asirigadu, Vino Govender, Wiseman Nkosi and Vsui Ngcamu.
Overall winner, Lovemore Chabata going strong at the 35km mark.
A runner has his hands full.
A Nedbank AC runner maintaining his shuffle rhythm towards the 21.1km finish line.
Runners lined up in anticipation before the start of the race at Lifestyle Centre, Ballito.
Two Queensburg Harriers runners enjoying a downhill stretch of road.
Anita Peens form Hillcrest Villagers.
Early bird catches the worm. Runners were on the road before sunrise. Here are (left) Kirsten Glen and Liza Moroney, both form Get Fit KZN.
Molly Parasaraman (Phoenix Villagers) grabbing a water sachet to stay hydrated.
Bag pipes player Dave Dickson, giving runners some authentic Scottish motivation.
Young and old ran side by side on this beautiful blue sky Sunday.
A runner enjoys an ice-cold water sachet at one of the water points.
A volunteer hands water to one of the runners making her way up the last hill before the 21.1km turn around point.
No road race would be possible without the services of volunteers who hand out refreshments to keep runners fueled up.
All smiles on a beautiful Sunday morning.
Bag pipes player Dave Dickson, keeping runners entertained.
Molly Parasaraman (Phoenix Villagers) grabbing a water sachet to stay hydrated.
A runner enjoys an ice-cold water sachet at one of the water points.
No road race would be possible without the services of volunteers who hand out refreshments to keep runners fueled up.
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