Karen takes Key West, US race by storm

THE PDAC 25km race was well supported by Toti Athletics Club athletes at the weekend.
It was an early start with the Quantum leaving Lords at 4am sharp to take the athletes to the start at Waterfall Park, where some 1,500 athletes took off from.
The runners had a 6km gradual climb into Hillcrest and then some big down hills into Kloof and equally big climbs into Pinetown.
Chris Stange was the first Toti runner home in a time of 1:39 and Suzette Linded first local woman in a time of 2:03.
Irene Bohmer was the first walker home in the Kearsney Striders 10km walk. The club will be in support at Sunday’s Sparksport 32km and 16km run. Call Anita on 084-254-2468 for race information.
Karen Sabrino did the Key West Half Marathon in Florida, USA, which she said was fantastic. She finished in 1:30:25 and came third among the women and 25th overall.
Toti AC members are reminded that the orange club vest and black shrts must be worn when participating in races.
The 2014 licences can be purchased on Wednesdays at Lords at 5pm. Club vests are also available. All athletes are reminded to register their personal information at www.asa.saclubs.co.za. Note this is not the club’s responsibility.
New 2014 licence numbers are to be displayed on the front and back of the vest, with age tags on the front.
Toti AC juniors track and field training is at Lords at 4.45pm Mondays to Fridays. Call Riaan on 078-457-1936.
For senior strength training, meet at Lords at 5pm on Tuesdays. Call Cecil on 079-895-4323.
Time trials over 8km and 4km take place on Wednesdays at Lords at 6pm. On Saturdays there is an 11km run at 6am. For the Saturday club long run at 5am, runners must wear club vests and black shorts for visibility.
Walkers training is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4.30pm, Wednesday at 5.30pm and Thursday at 4.30pm.
For any walking information, call Cornell on 083-643-0111. Runners must follow the road rules, run in single file, wear reflective belts and respect other road users.
The club appeals to all members who are purchasing new running shoes and gear to donate their old kit to the club, which will distribute these to needy members who require them.
The weekly time trial is on Wednesdays from Lords, 8km for the walkers starting at 5.30am, and runners (4km and 8km) starting at 6pm. On Saturdays there is an 11km run or walk from Lords at 5.30am for walkers and 6am for runners.
Call chairman Des van der Merwe on 082-806-0348 or Renier Fouche on 084-504-9808 or go to www.totiac.co.za for details about Amanzimtoti Athletics Club.
Join coach Cecil Clarke for training and advice about Comrades and ultra-marathons.

Athletes book berths for ASA champs

TOTI AC’s athletes gave a good account of themselves at the third track and field league meeting held this past weekend.
Two club athletes ran ASA qualifying times, which booked their ticket into the 2013 ASA sub-youth, youth and junior championships to be held in April.
Lee-Anne Blake continued her rich form by qualifying for both the 800m and 1,500m for sub-youth girls. It is the second week in a row that she has run the qualification standards for both events.
Her times on Saturday (2:16.46 for 800m and 4:53.14 for 1,500m) were accomplished in vey hot and windy conditions which testified to good conditioning this early in the season.
Lisha van Onselen also qualified for the ASA champs, by winning the girls youth 3,000m race on Friday evening in a time of 10:34.63. Lisha also won the youth girls 1,500m in 4:57.84.
Other results from the weekend: Hlengiwe Zuma (third youth girls 3,000m and second 1,500m), Xolani Nocanda (men 40 – 44 3,000m in 34:11), Cornel van Antwerp (5,000m walk men 65 in 38:11), Riaan Vosloo (first men 35 – 39 400m Hurdles and 110m Hurdles), Anele Blake (second sub-youth girls 800m and first 400m), Lindo Cele (first sub-youth boys 800m and 200m), Wikus Herbst (first youth boys 800m and second 1,500m), Innocent Cele (fourth youth boys 800m and sixth 1,500m), Trevor Hlengwa (fifth youth boys 800m and seventh 1,500m), Jade Blake (third senior women 800m and fourth 1,500m), Sipho Hlongwa (sixth youth boys 100m), Lynne Blake (first senior women 100m and second 400m), Karel Terblanche (second junior men 100m), Llewellyn van Onselen (first men 40 – 44 100m and third 400m), Senzo Ngcobo (third youth boys 2,000m SC and seventh 1,500m), Pieta Henning (first junior men 3,000m SC), Tyrique Naidoo (first sub-youth boys 3,000m and 1,500m), Norman Khuzwayo (first junior men 1,500m), Dwayne Trollip (second youth boys 400m). The next sub-youth (14/15), youth (16/17), junior (18/19), senior and masters (30+) league will be held on Saturday, 1 February at Kingspark, starting at 8.30am. For any enquiries about track and field coaching, call Riaan Vosloo on 078-457-1936 or email dbn@signea.co.za) or Llewellyn van Onselen on 082-774- 3812 or email llewellynvanonselen@gmail.com. For coaching assistance in road-running and/or cross-country you can contact Cecile Clark (cecil.clarke@lake.co.za).