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Gary Pruss having a good time One of the FRR members, Dawie Meyer FRR members, Ed and Simphiwe Enough time for a beer…
at a support table

Thumbs up from outgoing quality Melanie and Bridgette feeling good at Some Comrades Novices, Gervinee and One of the FRR coaches, Denis Peche
coach, Ed Jardim the FRR second support table Peter-John returns to Comrades from injury

tarmac day in and day out in the hopes of The Club’s first female runner to finish was As a running club, Fourways Road Runners
completing their training without incident Ziningi Ndlovu, who had a celebration- consists of all sorts: runners, walkers,
or injury. Fourways Road Runners’ prides worthy time of 08:00. Angela Blake (09:04) trail runners, social runners, beginners,
itself on its commitment to its members and Debbie Ivins (09:20) came in second seasoned experts, and everyone in
and I think the excellent results we have and third after that. Our Development between. Between our Tuesday quality
seen this year speak to the physical and Runners, Moses Marwa and Vincent training sessions, Thursday time trials, and
mental strength of each of them, which Manzere, performed incredibly well again weekend club runs, we strive to support
serves as an inspiration to all of us.” this year, at 07:18 and 08:12, respectively. our members in their goals, whatever they
When asked about his race day, Moses may be. The best part is that along with the
Steve Bendall was the first Fourways Road says: “On the day, I was excited and happy kilometres comes comradery, community,
Runners’ male to finish in a blistering time to share time with friends while we were encouragement, and a good joke or
of 06:45, giving him just enough time to get running. I started running well, but when three, keeping our runners smiling as the
showered and comfortable at the Club tent I reached Polly Shorts, my legs started kilometres clock up.
to greet his fellow club members as they complaining, so I dropped my speed. I
came in. The second and third men were loved seeing our club members on the Peter Kisbey-Green, a Fourways Gardens
club newcomer Godfrey Moabelo (07:13) road, laughing and talking with them until resident and Fourways Road Runners
and Richard McCafferty (07:15). I reached the finish.” member who claimed his 23rd Comrades

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