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Comrades countdown for Ugu Athletics runners

Gearing up for the Comrades Marathon takes determination, training, and a positive mindset.

June 8, 2019
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read

This year’s Comrades Marathon, the 94th, will be an up run this Sunday, June 9.

The race starts at the Durban City Hall at 5.30am and ends 12 hours later at the Scottsville Race Course, covering a distance of approximately 87km. This will be the 48th up run.

Gearing up for the Comrades Marathon takes determination, training,  and a positive mindset.

ALSO READ: All set for Comrades ‘Up Run’


The Ugu Athletics Club gathered at RA Engar Primary on Wednesday this week for a pasta party. Doctor Thula Siluma from Shelly Beach gave a comprehensive medical plan to ensure the safety and well being of runners who are taking part.

Chairman and veteran runner Pardon Mathebula also gave advice to the club’s runners. Athletes exchanged stories from previous years  and shared the times they are hoping to achieve.

The club will be represented by 35 runners. The highlight of the meeting was the buffet of pasta for supper. Runners tucked in to the feast in preparation for the tough run.

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June 8, 2019
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read

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Sugan Naidoo

Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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