Join Olympics stars at Vryheid parkrun this Saturday
The Kalmer sisters have represented South Africa in international events including the Olympic Games.
149 participants joined parkrun on Saturday, setting new records in three different age groups: Natalia Gaskell VW55-59 (24.22), Sanet Westermeyer VW45-49 (26.02) and a visitor from Umhlanga Rocks, Pauline Statham VW70-74 (43.15). Pauline has run 176 parkruns.
A little bird has whispered that two South African athletes will be participating in this coming weekend’s parkrun.
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The Kalmer sisters have represented South Africa in international events including the Olympic Games. This is an opportunity for Vryheid women to be motivated to improve on their personal best times. Bruce Fordyce drew quite a few participants and organisers are hopeful that the Kalmer sisters may draw a new record attendance at Vryheid parkrun.
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André van Wyk from Navi Redd will also be among the crowd, but will he be singing or running?
Please remember, parkrun starts at 7am. Times are taken from gun to finish so please be at the start in time. With the holidays coming up, go to the national website to find a parkrun event near your holiday destination. Barcodes can be used all over the world.
Even if you do not participate as a runner/walker, you can be a volunteer worker and also earn yourself a T-shirt for your effort. Come and join us at the Vryheid golf club for free running/walking and volunteer training.
