Toti AC women to fly flag high at Sani Pass CHOC walk

AMANZIMTOTI Athletics Club wishes good luck to the walking women taking part in this weekend’s seventh annual Sani Pass walk for CHOC.

The start is from the South African border post on Sani Pass to the top of the Pass and back down again – a distance of 16kms in total.

The club is sure all the hard training will pay off and hopes for good weather. Keep the Toti flag flying high, as always.

Athletes are once again reminded that the correct kit is to be worn when participating in races. The Toti AC vest is to be visible at all times with the 2016 license number on the front and back, along with black shorts. Age category tags must be clearly displayed on the front and back of the running top for the duration of the race and these must not be covered by rain jackets. Should the weather be cold, athletes may wear a white or black T-shirt under your vest.

Marshals are needed to assist with the cross country champs on 13 August. Contact Martyn Clark on 082-876-3751 or leave your name at the clubhouse.

The club wishes its president Eddie Cousins a speedy recovery after his recent illness in hospital.

Upcoming races: 7 August: Women in Action Chatsworth Stadium 10km/5km run and walk starts at 8am.

14 August: Supa Mama Savages 21km run and 10km run/walk, with pre-entries closing a week prior to the race. It starts at 6.30am at Savages Athletics Club. Members are reminded that this is Toti AC’s 21km club champs for 2016.

13 August: Cross country champs at Hutchison Park, starting at 7.45am.

Entries for the Goss and Balfe Sapphire Coast Marathon which takes place on 16 October are open. Closing date for this pre-entry race is 8 October. Visit https://www.eventtiming.co.za/gossbalfe.

Club members cannot participate in the race so a helpers’ run will take place, where members can use their times as a Two Oceans and Comrades qualifier.

Time trial results

4km walk: D van der Merwe 34:23, S van der Merwe 34:23 and I Bohmer 34:23.

4km run: A Clayton 27:40, F Clayton 28:30, R Clayton 28:31, K Balaram 29:00.

8km run: P Cele 32:16, S Lungwose 33:05, E Grobler 37:53, N Shange 43:19, S Msomi 43:19, C Clarke 45:54, R Sayer 45:54, M Msimela 45:54, N Saville 45:54, T Mntungwa 45:54, R Stewart 48:01.

Runners and walkers are to note that reflective belts are mandatory for time trials.

Weekly time trials are on Wednesdays with walkers starting at 5.30pm and runners at 6pm (both over 4km and 8km). Visitors are welcome to join. Meet at the clubhouse at Hutchison Park. On Saturdays there is an 11km run and walk from the clubhouse at 5.30am for walkers and 6am for runners. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served afterwards.

Contact club chairman Des van der Merwe on 082-806-0348, club captain Chris Stange on 083-301-3632 or club coach Cecil Clarke on 083-805-1277.