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Goodman and Hannes shine for Striders

Many of the runners took part with Comrades in mind.

THERE were 40 South Coast Striders’ members that took part in the recent Maritzburg Marathon and half marathon last Sunday.

Of these, 28 ran qualifying times for Comrades 2017.

Striders took podium prizes among the walkers, with Hannes Streuderst taking third in the men’s race and Moira King first in the women’s.

Striders thanked Manaba Spar for the donation of chocolates for the athletes after the race.

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If anyone would like to join the club, contact Louise Morrison-Young at 083 9889240.

It’s over: Ziyanda Mkuzo and Vukile Shabane are pleased to have reached the finish line.

For enquiries about training, contact Mark Smith at 082 8533849. For walking info, contact Ronel Viljoen at 082 3318996.

Leading Striders:

42km

1 Goodman Nqayi 3:00; 2 Innocent Xolo 3.10; 3 Brother Moyo 3.33.

1 Deborah Berridge 3.51.

21km

1 Joshua Morrison-Young 1.48; 2 Donovan Rothman 1.57; 3 Sarah Morrison-Young 2.15.

She also won first junior prize.

10km

Team spirit: Taking advantage of the new club gazebo at the Maritzburg Marathon are South Coast Striders (from left) Vukile Shabane, Martin Venter, Hannes Streuderst, Hendriette Ludick, Deborah Berridge, Moira King and Isak Ludick with Goodman Nqyai in front. The runner in the red shirt popped in to steal some shade.

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1 Fabio Caldheira 44 min; 2 Genna Langton 1.04; 3 Collette Stander 1.20.

This was Collette’s first official race.

 

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