Category: Racing

The Sabrina
Love Ocean Challenge is not just another sporting event, it is the main
fundraising activity for the Sabrina Love Foundation. Established in 2003 by
Tony and Suzy Lubner in memory of their daughter Sabrina, who died at the age
of six from complications of a rare bone disorder, the Foundation supports
children and families living with physical disabilities in the Bitou region. Since
the Challenge started eight years ago, it has gone from strength to strength
and has become known as one of the best supported events in the Southern Cape.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

Day one
kicked off at Plettenberg Bay’s popular Central Beach
while the second day saw a new start at the prestigious Kurland Polo Estate.
Participants could opt for one or more of the four sporting events on offer.

One of the
most exciting events of the first day included the 6km ocean swim from Robberg
Corner to Central
Beach. Though the sea
conditions were difficult and times where slower than in previous years, the
swim still lived up to its iconic status as Paralympic gold medallist Natalie
du Toit and Olympic long distance swimmer Chad Ho both finished in first
position in their respective categories. Natalie addressed competitors ahead of
the swim, encouraging them to have fun and to remember the Sabrina Love message
of hope.

In the surfski
paddle leg, Olympic paddler and Plettenberg
Bay local Michele Eray teamed
up with Neil Stephenson to finish third behind the winners Warren and Wayne
Jacobs. The single paddle was won by Kevin Hill in a time of 1:05:55.

The day also
offered something for those who prefer dry land, with Comrades legend Bruce
Fordyce hosting the 10km run, which was won by Kane Riley and Carlyn Fisher respectively
in the men’s and women’s category. The beach walk was once again the
atmospheric climax to the end of the first day’s events as hundreds of walkers
donned pink T-shirts and hats, welcoming the swimmers onto the beach.

MORE FUN FOR ALL

On the second
day, the manicured grounds of the estate were draped in the now traditional Sabrina
pink, which contrasted against the lush backdrop of the Tsitsikamma mountain
range to make for a beautiful and fitting sight as the fundraising event
attracted record numbers. The Kurland Pavilion, better known for its hosting of
international polo matches, looked equally gracious serving as the event hub
from which the different races reached out into the surrounding mountains,
forests and lake.

The first
event of the day was the 600m lake swim over a star-shaped course, where
participants were required to exit the water at two points. Olympian Chad Ho’s
pure power through the water was enough to see him round the course in the
fastest time whilst Kamilla Snyman emerged as the winner of a strong women’s field.

Attention then
shifted to the 25km mountain bike ride, where 400 riders, many of them clad in
pink Sabrina riding gear, set off on a wide sweep of the estate, reaching high
into the beautiful mountains before descending onto long single tracks back
through the forests, over sparkling streams and onto the polo fields. No one
was too surprised when local mountain biking hero Kevin Evens streaked into the
finish chute to claim his second Sabrina Love trophy, while Nicky Booyens led
the woman’s race home.

The sun was
already high in the sky when more than 400 trail runners sprinted off into the
forests for 10km of pure trail running bliss. The intermediate course was
achievable for novices but challenging enough for elites. Melikhaya Msizi smiled
broadly as he sprinted down the home stretch to tremendous applause to take the
win, whilst Nicky Rider held off a close challenge from local runner Kerry
Scott in the woman’s race.

A FITTING END TO THE DAY

For many
participants, the Sabrina Kids of Steel event was the highlight of the day’s
proceedings as youngsters racing in their age groups from six to 12 were set
off on a specially designed adventure duathlon. A short swim was followed by a
1.5km exploration trail through the forests fringing the main polo field,
before the children got to finish under the same arch that many of their heroes
had passed under earlier in the morning. The Sabrina Love Ocean Challenge then concluded
with a spectacular prize-giving ceremony, but most of all, memories that will
last for a very long time.

The
Magalies Mayhem 3-Day Trail Run from 4 to 6 May promises a challenge in the
real bush on Joburg’s doorstep! The race is designed for everybody, from the
novice trail runner to more competitive runners and those racing snakes that
make it all look so easy! Gavin Grobbelaar, race organiser and managing
director of Mayhem Sports Multi Sport Events Specialists, has dreamed of
putting on a multi-stage trail run for a long time. It finally came together
when he secured a breathtaking venue at the Van Gaalen Cheese Farm in
Hartbeespoort.

“There are
so many athletes living on the Highveld that are passionate about trail
running, but when they want to compete in a multi-stage trail event, they
always have to travel far to do so. It can be costly and obviously in most
cases, you have to take quite some time off work. We do have lovely places in
the Highveld to race, it is just finding them,” says Gavin.

THE RACE FORMAT

The Race
format allows for a three-day trail race that will see you start on the Friday evening
and finish on the Sunday, which means you don’t have to request leave at work
and you don’t have to travel far, yet you still get a full multi-stage trail
experience. Just 35 minutes from the North of Johannesburg, you will be in the
thick of racing Joburg’s premier stage race and back at work on Monday. The
race is also ideally situated on the calendar for Comrades runners who are
passionate about the trails. Three days of trail running a month before
Comrades is not only a brilliant way to end off your hard training schedule,
but it will also make you much stronger!

Stage one
of the race kicks off with something unique, a 10km night prologue held on the
Friday evening – remember to take your headlamp! Prepare yourself for something
a bit tougher the next day as stage two will lead you on a 35km trail run with
some technical aspects. An abundance of nutrition by 32Gi will be available at
several aid stations and checkpoints. The last day finishes with a 20km run
before it is time to party!

BRING THE FAMILY

One of the
best things about the Magalies Mayhem is that it also caters for family members
of the trail runners or runners wanting to take on a bit less than a full blown
multi-day race. The Sunday offers a 7km run, while there is also a 20km run for
those feeling a little more adventurous.

Camping
facilities and fully equipped ablutions are available and amenities are close
by. So come experience the awesome vibe and camaraderie that only a multi-stage
trail run can bring. For more information, contact [email protected] or phone 083 468 2964.

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The 2008 end-of-year tour to Australia will always be a special memory for Jean-Paul ‘JP’ Duminy, because it was then that he really cemented his place in the South African Proteas national team. The left-handed batsman and right-arm off-spin bowler had played for the national under-19 team in 2003 and made his debut in the national One Day International (ODI) team in 2004, but inconsistent form with the bat had seen him in and out of the team. Then in 2007 his batting started to click and he began to knock on the Test team door.

Called up for the first Test in Perth, JP scored 50 runs in the second innings and hit the winning runs after putting on an unbroken century partnership with AB de Villiers, then calmly stroked 166 in the second test first innings to save South Africa from a huge deficit, and the team went on to post a terrific nine-wicket win. And then in the third test he took his first wicket and also an incredible diving catch while sprinting full speed toward the boundary.

SPRINTS AND SHUTTLES
Thanks to his elegant batting, quick running between wickets and heroics in the field, JP has gone on to become one of the country’s most reliable international players, in all three formats of the game. And he says much of his success is down to his fitness. “The key is to train according to the type of player you are. Base fitness is key, so the odd long run is good from a test or first class cricket point of view, but specific training is what gets you through the tough periods. As a batsman, I prefer doing sprints and shuttle training, because that’s the bulk of the work I do during the game.”

JP, now 27, is currently contracted to play his domestic cricket for his hometown team, the Cape Cobras. He has also played County Cricket in England and was a high-profile ‘buy’ for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). When asked if there is a difference in the pace of these various levels of the game, he says it isn’t that noticeable. “Things seem to happen a little bit quicker at international level, especially in the shorter formats of the game, but our fitness requirements are the same, because the national team medical staff wants domestic players to be at the standard of the national players if they get the call-up.”

That fitness, coupled with his natural agility and speed, has seen JP become one of the best fielders in the world, and when lined up alongside players like AB de Villiers, Herschelle Gibbs and Faf du Plessis, he has helped make the South African fielding circle extremely difficult to break. Naturally, a cricketer’s body takes a hammering from all the sprinting, diving, stretching, sliding, twisting and bending, but JP says he uses fitness training to get through that. “Batting, bowling and fielding all take a lot out of you, so I enjoy a bit of physical training before my net sessions.”

CHASING HONOURS
JP recently helped the Cobras win the national One Day Series Final against the Chevrolet Eagles, thus giving the franchise its third trophy in a year and cementing the Cape side’s dominance in domestic cricket, but JP is already looking ahead to winning more international and domestic honours. “If I do the hard work, the rewards are endless. A healthy, strong, fit body always contributes massively to your performance, so if I put in the work, I will see the results, and hopefully become a regular member of the Test squad. My aim is to be the best batsman in the world in any format.”

JP’S INTERNATIONAL STATS *
Tests: 12 matches, 518 runs (1 century, highest score 166); 11 wickets (best of 3/89); 12 catches
ODI’s: 81 matches, 2289 runs (2 centuries, highest score 129); 22 wickets (best of 3/31); 35 catches
T20: 32 matches, 715 runs (highest score 96); 5 wickets (best of 1/3); 16 catches
* Correct at 15 December 2011

Marathon for the first time this year or want to dust off your running shoes after a long retirement, this is the training programme for you. Not only will it help you earn that special medal, you will also finish this race alongside an icon. Not many people can say they finished Comrades alongside someone who has done 40 in a row! In celebration of Barry’s great achievement, Modern Athlete has decided to honour this Comrades legend by giving you the chance to follow his training programme and hop into his Sub-10:30 bus come 3 June.

In this month’s edition we are featuring Barry’s full programme. As we all know life sometimes interferes with our running – and reading – and by publishing the full programme you can plan your races and long runs in advance. On top of this, we will publish monthly training tips from the legend himself.

For the full programme click here.

BARRY’S WORDS OF ADVICE
It is important to remember that January to May spells a long and hard five months of training. Our programme eases you into this incredible journey. Don’t try to do too much too soon. If you follow the programme you will steadily become stronger and by April you will be knocking off 45km runs quite comfortably.

SLOWLY CATCH THE MONKEY
The dangers of doing too much or trying to go beyond the programme are twofold. Firstly, you run the risk of injury, which will set your training back. You must listen to your body and it will tell you when enough is enough. Training for Comrades is all about the old adage of ‘Slowly, slowly catch the monkey.’

Secondly, you don’t want to get stale in your training. The road must not become the enemy. Here we cannot emphasise enough that rest days in a training programme are as important as quality days. The rest is what allows you to stay fresh and focused on your training. Enjoying your training is absolutely essential.

With Christmas behind us, it’s time to get serious about training for the greatest road race in the world. We will be with you all the way!

Remember that no entries will be available on race day and you have to register and pick up your race number at registration venues beforehand. The main 21.1km event will start at 6am and the 5km Dash at 6:30am. The race is seeded, so make sure you are in the correct batch when the starter’s gun goes.

Because the race is so popular, parking can be hard to find, so make sure you get to the venue early and rather park a little further away to avoid congestion. Parking will be available at the Italian Club, only 200m from the start and at the Bedfordview Country Club. The Linksfield Road off-ramp will be open for traffic and you’ll be able to reach the Italian Club from there, but Riley Road will be closed, so keep this in mind when driving to the start.

Tune into DisChem2012 FM at 90.3FM on race morning to find out which roads to avoid, where the best parking spots are, and live race updates.

Remember, Modern Athlete pacesetters will be on the road on race day to help you reach your goal and several celebrities like Bruce Fordyce, Zola Pieterse and Brad Brown have confirmed they’ll be running, so if you think you can keep up with one of them, this is your chance.

EARLY BIRD
The first of the early bird prize winners have been chosen. Jose da Silva, race number 806, entered before the end of November and his number was selected at random to receive a pair of Saucony running shoes. Hopefully they will have been broken in by the time race day arrives!

Hot spot prizes will be up for grabs on race day for all DisChem21 Facebook and Twitter followers. Make sure you join the online conversation to stand in line for one of these prizes and get breaking news as we approach race day.

It’s been one of the most exciting journeys Modern Athlete has yet embarked on: In October last year, after being overwhelmed by applicants, we chose 10 novice triathletes to be coached and trained by one of the best in the business, Derick Marcisz. He is a triathlete with 41 years’ experience and numerous sporting achievements to his name. You don’t get much better than that! On top of that, our 10 team members were kitted out and supplied with sporting goods from a fabulous range of sponsors.

Over the next few months, the group quickly bonded, sharing that common goal: To cross the finish line and earn their well-deserved medals. Over the last couple of months, Modern Athlete also hosted a series of four workshops which were well attended by the public, who gained valuable practical and theoretical advice on all things triathlon.

There is not much left to say except that now is the time to shine. All 10 team members will be competing in Modern Athlete DARE TO TRI tri suits, so if you see them on the road, cheer them on! These girls and guys have given their all to make it to the starting line, and this is what they had to say about their hopes for the finish:

NEIL POTGIETER
Iroman 70.3 seemed unachievable. I then heard about the DARE TO TRI challenge and entered, thinking I have no chance of making the team… but then came the phone call which changed everything – my training, my goals and the idea I had of myself! At the finish, I might check the clock to see my time, look out for my family who hopefully saw me finish, look for my fellow team members, or maybe just collapse on the line and cry like a little girl! With so many things running through my head now already, I think I will have to walk across the line just to make sure I focus on that split second when you complete your first Ironman 70.3, because there will only be one moment like that in your life.

CASWELL MASWANGANYI
Nothing beats an Ironman event for prestige. It is a test of one’s staying power and sporting versatility, and ultimately a stepping stone to the full Ironman. When I cross that finish line, I will lift my hands and thank the Lord for having preserved me throughout the journey. Then I will do ten push-ups and collapse, waiting for my partner to lift me and then lift a banner with the words: “I did it!”

MACH? BOOYSEN
I wanted to do Ironman 70.3 to challenge myself both physically and mentally. I believe that this experience will be a great platform for future sport goals such as the Comrades, Argus and Midmar! When I finish, the very first thing that I would want to do is thank God for being so very blessed to be able to compete in such an awesome event and thank all of the people that made this journey possible and supported me.

BORIS KONJAR
There were definite ups and downs on this journey, like trying to shuffle through the myriad of advice and fighting with my own inner voice whether to train harder or rest more. This was an epic journey for a guy who has never learnt to swim and ran around the block coughing and spluttering. Swimming is still my biggest adversary, but I will not be defeated. Running has come as a bit of a surprise, as I am enjoying it immensely. I implore everyone to take on this challenge. Go forth and awaken the dormant champion inside you. In my mind, I already see my loved ones at the finish line, no doubt this will be emotional. A Lazy Boy at the finish would not hurt either…

KERRYN TRIM
A few years ago I thought running 1km was a challenge. Then I decided to stop saying ‘I can’t’. One fateful day in June I noticed that entries for 70.3 had opened. I had already completed a few half marathons and a 94.7 Cycle Challenge, so I was confident I could complete those distances. I needed a new challenge and also wanted to learn to swim, but never had the motivation. I decided to enter there and then so I wouldn’t have the opportunity to talk myself out of it. When I cross that finish line, the first thing I will do is send my parents a message to tell them I’m still alive.

HELENA CHAMBERLAIN
Personal growth, overcoming challenges and facing my fears defines me as a person. As a Comrades runner, I was looking for a new challenge and the Ironman 70.3 was an ideal stepping stone to the full Ironman. I have learnt and gained so much over the past few months. The first thing I will do when I cross the line will be to thank God for blessing me with the ability to finish this race. There are so many people not able to do it, and I feel extremely blessed. I will then call my husband, family and friends to share the good news with them.

ANDILE HLELA
Ironman training has become a lifestyle for me, and Ironman 70.3 is a giant leap towards the full Ironman, which of course comes with loads of bragging rights! I hope the DARE TO TRI team will inspire readers who wish to participate in such events and who think that it is not an achievable goal. My goal is to be an advocate for a healthy lifestyle, especially to the youth. Right now I am just focussing on getting to the finish, but a victory dance is a probability if my legs allow it! I will definitely be looking for my family, and of course, my phone, to get hold of all thee of little faith.

JOHAN VAN ROOYEN
Ironman events are a true test of mental and physical toughness and something that everyone should try at least once. In my journey, I quickly learnt that there are no boundaries to what my body is capable of. The main obstacle is mental limitations that we create for ourselves. Ironman 70.3 is a great stepping stone to prepare myself for my ultimate goal of finishing the full distance. When I cross that line, I would like to phone my kids, as they won’t be making the trip with us. Then I would like to support the rest of the athletes still out on the road, including the rest of the DARE TO TRI team, and of course, my wife, Christelle. Then it’s party time!

CHRISTELLE VAN ROOYEN
I never expected to be picked for the DARE TO TRI team, and this has challenged me in ways that I never thought possible. When I cross the finish line I will try and find Johan in the sea of faces. I will probably be crying, and thinking I did what four months ago I never thought I would do. I will know that with a lot of work from my side, support from my husband, children and family, and help from our DARE TO TRI coach and team members, it was achieved. And then I’m going to wonder what next?

SARAH-JANE HORSCROFT
I never thought I would be capable of doing Ironman 70.3, in fact I knew very little about it bar the fact that only ‘superheroes’ compete in them. Whilst I had regretted not trying a triathlon when I was younger, I still harboured the idea that perhaps one year I would get fit and try a mini-triathlon, but never an Ironman! Honestly, I doubt I would ever have done this and am so grateful to Modern Athlete for giving me this opportunity. I’m sure I will be terribly emotional at the finish, but I will call my family and thank everyone who has supported and encouraged me for the past months.

FINAL RACE DAY ADVICE

NUTRITION
• Only use what you have trained with.
• Make sure you take in enough liquid and carbs in the days leading up to the race.
• The bike leg is where you need to refuel.
• Have a good breakfast before the start.

SWIM START
• Start either to the left or right of the main pack.
• When the gun goes, wait 10 to 30 seconds to avoid the ‘washing machine’ effect.

TRANSITIONS
• Take it easy and have a plan what you need to do.
• Put on sunscreen even if it’s cloudy, and a lube product to prevent chafing.
• Remember your sunglasses and cycling gloves, and take the time to put on socks.

BIKE
• Don’t go off at a blistering speed. Take it easy for the first couple of kays.
• Then go hard enough, but not full-out. Keep enough in reserve for the run.
• Take it easy in the last 5km, spin the legs and get them ready for the run.

RUN
• Your legs WILL feel heavy the first couple of kays, but you will start feeling better.
• Find a steady pace and take a short walk if you have to.
• Enjoy the last couple of kays!

If you are one of hundreds of readers who followed our training programme, we wish you the best of luck on your big day. We know that you will be awesome! Most importnatly, ENJOY THE RACE. The feeling of finishing your first IROMAN 70.3 will stay with you forever!

Contego Wines2Whales Mountain Bike Race and Adventure

Spirits were high on 6 November when over 700 mountain bikers crossed the finish line at Onrus Caravan Park after three days of magnificent mountain biking in the slightly more social Adventure category of the Contego Wines2Whales, powered by Maserati. The overall win went to veterans Bruce Poole and Eben Espach of Team PEG, who finished in a time of 10:29:02. “The Wines2Whales route definitely tests your mountain biking ability. Getting some technical riding under the belt before the time is a must,” suggests Bruce. Team TBA came in second, with Team Craib Bros third.

In the mixed category, Ronel van Wyk and Ben Cronje of Team ASG Sport Solutions crossed the line first in 11:53:43. “It is definitely one of the best mountain biking events that the Cape has to offer. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and the routes are magnificent,” says Ronel. Team Smile placed second, while Team The Comets finished third.

Adele Ambrose and Amoryn Saayman of Team Cycle Nation rode to victory in the women’s team category, finishing in 13:16:05. According to Adele, they’re not embarrassed to admit that they chose the ‘Erdwurm’ section at Paul Cluver over the infamous Pofadder route. “We were very happy with our decision, especially after hearing all the men screaming as they road down Pofadder!” Team Goemans Farm placed second, while Team Turf2surf Ladies finished third.

RACING SNAKES
A week later saw the more serious Race category have it’s turn on the trails, with 830 racing snakes giving it all they had for the 135km of the first two days. Unfortunately, the third stage had to be cancelled due to bad weather, leaving overnight leaders Dominic Calitz and Matthys Beukes of Team MTBDestination.com to take home the men’s team title. “Stage three being cancelled was a bit of a letdown, but all in all I am very happy with our achievement,” said Dominic. “.This is definitely one of the best stage races in South Africa.” Team Blend Elite placed second, followed by Team Contego Giant.

Ischen Stopforth and Catherine Williamson of Team Bizhub rode off with the women’s title, with Team Contego Girls hot on their heels and Team Fair Cape securing an overall third position. Team Cycle Lab KTM managed to successfully defend their mixed team category title, followed by Team BMC MrPrice Bizhub and Team Robert Daniel Mixed.

Four hundred racers, 23 nationalities, 730km of harsh terrain, and the unforgiving Tasmanian weather… these were just a few of the obstacles standing in the way of the MERRELL Adventure Addicts as they lined up recently at the AR World Champs in Burnie. They were promised ‘an experience like no other,’ and after nearly seven days of non-stop racing, the four AR campaigners can certainly attest to that.

TOP DOGS
As seasoned adventure racers, they had a pretty good idea what would await them at the annual ARWC, the undeniable gathering place for the world’s AR Top Dogs. Ahead of them lay at least six days of multi-disciplinary racing following a true expedition-style course through genuine wilderness conditions. Inthese events, four-person teams navigate a course using map, compass and landmarks via a series of control point (or CPs). Teams typically rest only when they can no longer function effectively, transitioning between a range of disciplines such as mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, swimming, technical rope work and orienteering.

Teamwork is also of the utmost importance, and this is exactly where the true strength of the MERRELL Adventure Addicts lies. They have been racing together, both locally and internationally, for four years now, and have built an innate understanding of each others’ individual strengths and weaknesses, thus shaping a formidable racing unit. Captain and navigator Graham Bird is ably supported by stalwarts Hanno Smit and Donovan Sims, with Tatum Prins bringing her special brand of girl power to the mix.

BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS
Though they survived the race, it does not mean they did not bleed, sweat or suffer during more than 134 hours of flat-out racing. According to Graham, the route was incredibly well thought out and varied. “It had ocean paddling, lots of varied trekking legs, including forest, beach, dune, jeep tracks, trails, grasslands, rocky and coasteering, great mountain biking with great singletrack, river paddling and flat-water paddling.”

Hanno added that “Tasmania is a remarkably beautiful place. The second half of the race tested our resolve absolutely.” And according to Donovan, the huge treks and abysmal weather tested his resolve. “I had to go into some really deep, dark places in my head to get through this, but the phenomenal experience will live on in my mind for many years to come!”

Tatum summed it all up: “From start to finish, we were constantly being chased, or chasing. It was cold, it was challenging, it was constantly unforgiving and in our faces. But we worked brilliantly as a unit. The one thing that kept me together physically and mentally is the love I have for my boys – they are incredible, unstoppable, unforgettable!”

Even though the team didn’t achieve their intended top five ranking, they walk away from ARWC2011 knowing that they gave it their best shot. They will now revel in a rest period over the festive season, and recharge their batteries for an even bigger 2012.

Whilst the 2010 Healthy Active Kids report card might have indicated that 42% of South African children do not get enough physical activity to reap health rewards, that our youth spend approximately three hours per day glued to screens of one kind or another, and that they have overweight statistics rivalling those of the North American youth, the kids of Cape Town were keen to tell a positive story at the MySchool Move for Health event, co-organised by the Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC) running section and the Sports Science Institute of SA.

About 1 000 of the children were bussed in, compliments of the City of Cape Town, which also sponsored their colourful T-shirts and a healthy meal. Advocate Antonio van Rheede, the portfolio chair for community services who represented the City of Cape Town at the event, was thrilled with how well the event was organised and with the positive message it instilled in the minds of these youngsters.

Having successfully completed their 6km challenge, walkers and runners were welcomed onto the field with upbeat music provided by the talented Marimba band from St Joseph’s College. Having crossed the finish line, they were quick to don their trendy medals and ask when the next event was! An enthusiastic team of girls from Springfield convent tirelessly face-pained hundreds of mini-athletes eager to make the most of the day out! Mr ADT also captivated the young audience with a fun and informative skit about safety, while they replenished their energy levels with a healthy snack.

Beaming as widely as the children was Chet Sainsbury, former race director of the Old Mutual Two Oceans ultra-marathons for 27 years and now race director of the Landmarks 21.1km and 6km races. He says he is enjoying this new portfolio and sees great potential in the new partnership that the Landsmarks race and the running section of WPCC has formed with the Sports Science Institute, and through it, the global Move for Health campaign. “The sun was shining, kids from communities all over Cape Town were here having great fun, doing something that is healthy and good for them, and there was such a feeling of happiness and goodwill everywhere. What more could a race director want?”

MySchool Marketing Manager, Helene Brand, was equally enthusiastic and added, “We are proud to see that many of the schools on the MySchool programme actively participated in this event, and we have seen that exercise and health can be lots of fun!” A special school’s prize-giving for the schools with the most participants took place shortly after the event. In the category for small schools (less than 400 learners) Ottery Youth Care campe ut tops with Deutsch Schule Tamboerskloof winning the category for larger schools (more than 400 learners)..

With no challenge being too big for this team of enthusiastic race organisers, watch this space for next year’s exciting initiatives that will once again show South Africa and the world that Capetonians lead the way in setting an amazing example of healthy living. All the Cape Town kids who participated are heroes and you have done us proud! Thanks to all the organisers and sponsors who made this effective Move for Health campaign possible.