The parkrun seems to be gaining momentum as the event welcomed 302 runners and walkers at last week’s run.
The weather was hot despite the event starting at its usual 08:00.
Nobody felt new because everybody was welcomed as if they were old friends.
“I had never felt so unfit. It was just 5km, but it honestly felt like 100km,” joked Nokuthula Dlamini.
Participants were never short on motivation and words of encouragement, even when they walked the trail instead of running it.
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Parkrun volunteer Chantelle Young said she would never dream of spending her mornings elsewhere.
“I can’t imagine where I would rather be than with my running family keeping everyone fit and healthy,” she said.
Last week’s rankings and their times:
Females
1. Odette van den Bergh 27:32
2. Liza van Rooyen 31:18
3. Penny Niemand 32:27
Males
1. Willie Palmer 21:43
2. Jadrick Pieterse 21:47
3. Mandla Mbonani 23:22
The Springs parkrun is held every Saturday at 08:00. Entrance is free.
Runners and walkers of all ages can register at Presidents Park before the event. Just get there with your phone and dedicated parkrun members will help you.
Bring your loved ones for some healthy fun and meet new people.
For more information or to register before the run, visit www.parkrun.co.za/springs/
