I was browsing through some of my old running photo’s the other day – circa 1982 – and it made me realise how much running gear has improved. In 1982 – I had just joined the Nelspruit Marathon club then – our running shorts were hand-made by the wife of one of our runners. They […]
Mokoka to defend Half Marathon title
August 17, 2012 1 Comment
Friday, 17 August 2012 – Stephen Mokoka will defend his title at the SA Half Marathon Championships in Cape Town on 26 August.
Pre Pietermaritzburg Women’s Race 2012
August 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
The ever-popular SPAR Weekend Witness Women’s Race promises to inject fun, laughter and a dose of competitive energy into the Oval Cricket Stadium at Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, 9 September as thousands of women and girls with supportive menfolk take to the road in what is dubbed South Africa’s Most Beautiful Race.
Semenya maintains Olympic tradition
August 13, 2012 1 Comment
Monday, 13 August 2012 – Caster Semenya continued the tradition of athletics being the one sport to win a medal at each of the Olympic Games since re-admission, when she finished second in the women’s 800m on Saturday. No other sporting code in South Africa has been able to achieve this milestone.
Phalula wins JHB Ladies Race
August 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
The streets of Johannesburg and Stellenbosch came alive with excitement on Thursday, 09 August 2012 when over 11 700 runners and walkers (6800 in Johannesburg and 4900 in Stellenbosch) showed solidarity in celebration of National Woman’s Day by taking part in the Totalsports Ladies Races held annually at Rooseveldt High School, Emmerentia and Coetzenburg Stadium, […]
Palframan holds records
August 3, 2012 1 Comment
Thursday, 2 August 2012 – Justine Palframan broke the 400m South African Junior record that stood for 29 years, at the World Junior Championships that took place from 10-15 July in Barcelona, Spain; and is a promising athlete for the future of athletics.
Olivier records 3rd PB
July 23, 2012 1 Comment
Monday, 23 July 2012 – Andre Oliver recorded his third personal best in less than three months at the ninth leg of the Samsung Diamond League in Herculis, Monaco on 20 July 2012.
Kalmer wins in Durban
July 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
The streets of Durban were buzzing with activity on Sunday, 22 July 2012 when 4900 runners and walkers gathered at the Kings Park Athletic Stadium to participate in the much loved Totalsports Ladies Race in celebration of the upcoming Women’s Month. Defending champion Rene Kalmer proved to be fighting fit on the day, sprinting to […]
Kalmer ready for Ladies Race
July 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
Top South African road and track athlete, Rene Kalmer will attempt to defend her title at the much loved Totalsports Ladies Race on Sunday, 22 July 2012 at the Kings Park Athletic Stadium (Durban) just ahead of the 2012 London Olympics.
