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Striders conquer Struggle Hill

It's a tough run, it has to be said.

A NUMBER of South Coast Striders took on the Mandela Marathon and Half Marathon in Howick recently.

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The marathon is famous for its brutal route with Struggle Hill tiring out the runners in the first half.

Despite this, all the Striders who entered managed to finish.

Peter Chidzungu (left) with Bongamusa Mthembu.

Peter Chidzungu came 11th overall and first in his age category in the 21km marathon.

RESULTS

42.2km:

Mavela Nyembezi 03:10; Chris Mqadi 04:10; Zandile Dunywa 04:43; Henry Mqadi 04:51; Nkosinathi Shonga 05:11; Mthunzi Kusi 05:52; Ajeen Bugwandeen 06:14.

South Coast Striders (from left) Peter Chidzungu, Bongani Mbhele and Cyril Nondaba at the Mandela Marathon.

21km:

Peter Chidzungu 01:09; Cyril Nondaba 01:30; Sarah Lee Clements 02:23; Eldo Marais 02:35.

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