Running like the wind
Local marathon runner, Emmanuel Ramohlale competed in the prestigious 21 km Half Marathon South African Championship recently.
POLOKWANE – He qualified for the championship in January, where he was one of four athletes from Limpopo who made the cut. Emmanuel managed to finish the marathon in a time of one hour and 13 minutes.
This was the first 21 km championship race he competed in explains that even though he didn’t find the race difficult, the other athletes performed at high level, making the race challenging at times because he had to keep up with the pace-setters.
Emmanuel says he wants to compete in the championship again next year as it is a way to gain valuable experience.
“I have been training for this race since February, and I would like to thank my family, friends and teammates who supported me throughout my journey. I enjoyed the run,” says Emmanuel.
He shared advice for young athletes. “You should always remember that marathon running is a very difficult, it is crucial that you work hard and stay focused,” he explains.
Emmanuel’s next challenge is the 10 km Tzaneen Spring Opener on 27 August.
