Tshiomo Lephoto crosses the finish line first at the parkrun
Altogether five athletes achieved their personal best times.
Altogether 61 participants arrived on Saturday, January 8 for the 121st parkrun at the Standerton River Park.
Tshiomo Lephoto was first and completed the 5km distance in a time of 17 min 06 sec.
Siyabonga Kamhelo and Sifiso Siphamandla both crossed the finish line in 19 min 53 sec, followed by Mlungisi Ntumba in 20 min 50 sec and Waldemar Heinz in 26 min 12 sec.
Altogether five athletes achieved their personal best times.
Antoinette Herbst, Catherine le Roux, Charl van Wyk, Gerhardus le Roux, Hugh Robertson, Jennifer Naidoo, Jean Robertson, Preyanka Dorasamy, Renette de Sousa, Ruwan Vermaak and Wessel
Herbst were on their posts and facilitated a safe route for the runners and walkers.
The founder of the parkrun, Paul Sinton-Hewitt reflected at the end of last year on the event’s progress.
“At the end of 2020, and what was an incredibly difficult year, there were just 300 parkrun events taking place in six countries around the world,” Mr Simon-Hewitt said.“Sadly, some of us face new or continued restrictions that will close our events.
“It is deeply frustrating that, nearly two years on, we are still living with the consequences of the pandemic.”
He was however, cautiously optimistic.
“We launched a new global initiative, The parkrun Resolution, to keep our communities engaged, to foster togetherness, and keep us united, promoting the benefits of movement in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
“It’s clear that parkrun really is no longer just a run in the park.
“We promised we’d never give up, and the swell of support for our rallying cry has eventually brought about the return of events in most of our territories.”
The parkrun is free of charge and takes place very Saturday at 8:00.
If you want to get involved, contact Renette de Sousa at 083 262 1790.
