On The Road – 4 December 2015

The Sani Stagger 2015, hosted by the Sani Athletic club, is not called an endurance race for nothing. On Saturday, November 28 two Dolphins, Phil Sithole and Matt Coughlan, bravely took on the marathon challenge.

The race runs along the Sani Pass, between the Sani Pass Hotel and the Lesotho Border Post and is not for the faint hearted. Saturday Sithole (Phil) had the following to say after the race, “…it really smashed me, but I thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and I tried my best to absorb as much as possible. The memories will last forever”. Matt finished his fourth consecutive Sani Stagger in a time of 4:57 and Phil made it home in 5:30. Well done guys, this is a mammoth run and definitely one to be celebrated.

The Dolphins have also been busy in the water and on their bikes this past weekend. Congratulations to Ben Kilian who completed the MiWay Ultra Triathlon, placing sixth in his age category, in a time of 5:13:22. Well done also to Barry and Woza who were back on the water paddling 28kms this weekend in preparation for Duzi canoe marathon.

Important dates to remember:

• Sunday, December 6 – “Bowls & Braai” event for all members and their families. This is a fun opportunity to thank them for all their support. R100 per person for bowls and a lamb spit braai afterwards at the club.

• Monday, December 14 – Dolphin Coast Strider’s annual general meeting will take place at the Salt Rock Country Club from 6.30pm.

• Wednesday, December 16 – The Charity Hat walk on at 8.30am from the Salt Rock Country Club. For R100 entry fee you get a T-shirt, which you need to wear on the day. It is also important to remember your hat!

• Sunday, 20 December – The Big Hill Challenge (10 and 21km routes). This is going to be a race that we hope everyone, including the holidaymakers, will thoroughly enjoy.

Sarah