Marina le Roux
Chairman
My Running Career:
I’ve been running since 2016 and completed my first Marathon in 2017. Since then I have run multiple marathons and ultras; with my first Comrades finish in 2019. My love for running and our club is growing year on year
My Running Goals for 2021:
2020 threw us all a curve ball with COVID-19 and I could not run my back to back Comrades, however will endeavour to do so in 2021. In addition I hopefully will start competing in Triathlons in 2021.
Eugene Viviers
Vice Chairman
My Running Career:
I have participated in running for 30 years, completed 7 Comrades.
My Running Goals for 2021:
I plan to participate only in 21km races and complete them with ease in sub 2 hours.
Dewald Rossouw
Club Captain
My Running Career:
I started long distance road running in July 2016 and completed my first half marathon in September 2016 (SABS). Thereafter my first marathon in January 2017 (Ottosdal). First Ultra Marathon March 2017 (Om die Dam) and then my first Comrades June 2017. To date I have completed 3 Comrades up till 2019.
2020 dealt us all a blow proving to have been an exceedingly difficult year for races, although we had some special moments with garden runs.
My running goals for 2021:
Not sure what 2021 has in store for us but I’m ready for it!
I will keep on loving this sport, motivating people to start, and making more friends.
Peet Mienie
Vice Captain
My Running Career:
As an MTB’er, I supported my friend with his 2018 Comrades and the running bug bit.
I started training and completed my first Marathon in 2018, the Jacaranda Marathon. I went on to complete my first Ultra, Two Oceans and then completed my first Comrades in 2019. Later that year I joined the Skillies.
My running goals for 2021:
My first goal for 2021 is to complete a sub 3:30 Marathon and would love to complete the Comrades Back to Back.
Mark Shardelow
Secretary
My Running Career:
I started running in January 2019 due to health reasons. Started with baby steps but have grown to love the sport. Done some races, then lockdown happened....
My Running Goals for 2021:
As soon as races open up for 21km and more. My first race will be a 21km in sub 2hrs, thereafter move on to the next milestone a 42km.
Linda Wood
Treasurer
My Running Career:
I started out doing some morning runs with a bunch of friends a few years ago. Slowly but surely a weekly 5km run, became a 10km run and then somehow the 2 Oceans 21km snuck its way into my diary. For a few years, the 21km was enough for me. Three years ago, I did the New York Marathon with a group of friends. Since then I have done the Berlin, Chicago , Soweto, Kaapsehoop and Cape Town Marathons. I have also done Comrades twice.
My Running Goals for 2021:
The London Marathon is on the horizon for 2021. Along with Comrades no 3 and bettering that PB on the Ironman. The long-term goal is to do the 6 world majors.
Elaine Schoeman
Newsletter
My Running Career:
I started running in 2014 with the intention to only run 5km (and to lose weight). With a very encouraging club manager and someone that believed in me I ran my first marathon in 2015 and never looked back. I've since done a few marathons and ultras but my first love and favourite is still the half marathon. I'm now addicted to running and the fellowship that comes with it. I also love trail running!
My Running Goals for 2021
My dream is still to run an international marathon. Who knows, perhaps 2021 is the one! I'll keep on training (and loving it), with that goal in mind!
Meetthe team
Anne Morgan
Social
My Running Career:
Have run 10km, 21km and 32Km races,
My Running Goals for 2021:
To continue to enjoy my running
Lizette Gordon
Clothing
My Running Career:
I started running in 2004 and have completed 5 Comrade marathons to date,
Joined the ACRW family in 2013
My Running Goals for 2021:
I want to keep on running to keep fit and enjoy the love of the sport.
Fred Clements
AGN
My Running Career:
Have always excelled at athletics. Completed 8 Comrades and many other running disciplines. Started race walking in 2009 and represented South Africa as Master race walker at 2 world championships.
My Running Goals for 2021:
To compete in 5 and 10km race walking. 1500m to 5000m track running, plus to do 10 - 21km road/cross country at provincial level.