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An e-mail newsletter from Agapé Athletics Club

Editor: Marieta Bortoli 082 466 7031 24 September 2018 .za

E-mail: marietabortoli@

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- Next league race – Clover Irene Spring Race – 29 September

- Agapé race (Jacaranda City Challenge) – 13 October. Members to assist. PLEASE DIARIZE !!!!!!

- 21.1km club championships – Chamberlains Capital Classic – 6 October

- Agapé AGM – 17 November

Editorial

This coming Saturday is a league race. Please come and take part as we need all the points we possibly can. Remember to fill out your entry ticket in full, i.e. name, surname, age, gender and province (AGN).

For those of you who will be travelling for the short school break, drive safely and enjoy the rest.

Only three weeks to go then it is our race. Please confirm your availability to assist.

Notice Board Additions

◊ Chamberlain Capital Classic

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Attachments

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Birthday Greetings

May God look down and bless you now when your birthday’s here and keep you in His loving care each day throughout the year, and may He grant you happiness in everything you do – today, tomorrow, always, every day your whole life through!

|Katlego Ramakobya 24 September |Hercu Bloem 25 September |

|Chris Burger 26 September |Fred Harding 27 September |

|Marie Bloem 28 September | |

Personalia

Welcome new and former members

Congratulations

Congratulations to the following members:

Thank you’s

In the mailbox

General

Clothing available:

Buffs @ R100

Ladies skirts @ R200

Second skins @ R220

Age tags @ R30

Please contact Marietjie if you wish to purchase some of the items:

Cell: 072 541 7268 E-mail: ventermarix9@

The items will also be available at races, please visit our gazebo

Race reports/Upcoming race information

Race Report: Bophelong 21.1km (24 September 2018) – Gustav Brink

Separate start for walkers? No. At least I saw just about all the other walkers before the start, as it was quite a small field. As a result of the small field, it was easy to see that I was the first walker, so I will not give my usual “0” for not having a separate start, but that would still have been the ideal. (2/5)

Separate start for 10/21.1? No. The 10 km and the 21.1 started together and the routes were the same up to about 9.8 km, before the 21.1 went for a second lap. However, bearing in mind the small field, it would not have made sense to have a separate start. I will therefore disregard this criterium for this race. (0/0)

Prize money for walkers: Yes, although only for the first walker overall in both the 10 and the 21. Good (3/5)

Separate results for walkers: No. A real pity that there was not a separate finishing tunnel (or separate identification on the entries) for the walkers. That would have been so easy to do. Unacceptable (0/5)

Start: The start was on a closed-off road, relatively wide, and with the small field did not pose any problems. I saw several walkers at the start and since most of us stood together, there was no problem for the runners to come past. The only problem was that the start filled from the front, although, again because of the small field, this was not a major problem. Unfortunately, because of “logistical problems” we started about 15 minutes late, so points lost for this and the front-filling. Good (3/5)

Route: Generally speaking, a lovely route, with very little traffic. Lots of twists and turns, which means I often had little idea as to where I was, but I could easily follow the runners in front of me. The only problem is that the route was around 500 metres short (and athletes indicated that the 10 km route was about 200 metres short as well), which is unacceptable. That part should really be fixed. However, a bonus point for the wonderful support along the way from the residents, something you never get in races in town. Good (points lost for short course). (3/5)

Marshalling: The marshals were wonderful and provided a lot of encouragement and/or comments, while making sure that any traffic was properly organized. I must add that the drivers also made it easy on them – rather than having irate drivers like with most races in town, drivers gave us right of way and would even encourage us as well as they came past. Excellent (4/5)

Water points: While I did not make use of the water points as I carried my own Energade and as the cool weather meant that a single bottle was enough, the water points were well staffed and had adequate Coke and water. Also, reasonable spirit, except for one waterpoint, which had excellent spirit. Very good (4.5/5)

Access and parking: There were really more than sufficient and safe parking. Not only that, when I came back my car had been washed (as had just about every other car in the parking area) – free of charge (I did pay, completely voluntarily, more than I would normally for parking), but they certainly get a bonus point for that. Excellent (plus bonus point for the car wash) (6/5)

Personal experience/value for money: Now I am going to tread on some toes. The small turnout at the race was unacceptable. There was only one club gazebo in attendance (well done, Irene). Where were all the others? Are we still so “scared” of going into townships for races? I really find this disgraceful, and it shows me how much further we still have to go in South Africa. Week after week black runners make the effort to come and race in traditionally “white areas”, but we don’t return the favour? Why not? I have run several township races that were as well, or better, organized than races presented by so-called developed clubs. I have never had any safety concerns – just as an example, most of today’s parking was inside a fenced area, and for those cars parked on the pavements, there were than enough parking attendants to look after your cars. In “developed” races (how I hate that word!), you often have irate drivers that don’t want to share the road with you, angry that you cost them a few minutes of their precious time. In township races, and this one was no exception, the community comes out to support you, children stand next to the road and their eyes sparkle when you greet them, even more so if you high-five them. A township race, more often than not, is an event, it’s not just another race. Why people avoid these races beats me, but it really makes me sad. It seems as though we have not moved on from the 1980s yet.

I loved the support along the route, saw old friends (like Molefe Mokone and Walter Vilakzi) and really enjoyed the day. Again, for all the community support, I have no option but to give another bonus point.

Fantastic (6/5)

Total: 31.5/45 (70%) 

Race Results

AGN Racewalking Grand Prix III 10km race - 2018-09-22

|Position |Initials |Surname |Sex |Age |Finish Time |

|14 |G |Brink |M |51 |00:58:02 |

|25 |J |Barkhuizen |M |48 |01:10:53 |

League results

Standings after the SMU race.

Walking

|Garsfontein Ice |SMU |  |Points |

|Breaker | | | |

|Pos |Pos |Club |L'gue |

|1 |1 |IRENE |135 |

|3 |2 |PMWC |133 |

|2 |3 |RWFL |132 |

|7 |4 |ACRW |86 |

|5 |5 |VTM |85 |

|9 |6 |SOLIDARITEIT |84 |

|4 |7 |RWFL B |83 |

|8 |7 |LOVE RUNNING |83 |

|6 |9 |AGAPE |72 |

|12 |10 |TUKS |66 |

|10 |10 |PPMK |66 |

Running

|  |SMU |Div 1 |Points |

|July |Pos |Club | League |

|117 |1 |VTM |139 |

|249 |2 |PMMC |133 |

|128 |3 |ACE |118 |

|90 |4 |HQH |105 |

|78 |5 |OVERKRUIN |100 |

|213 |6 |RESBANK |85 |

|233 |7 |RWFL |82 |

|61 |8 |PMWC |73 |

|36 |9 |PVR |70 |

|159 |9 |AGAPE |70 |

We do not feature in the top 20 in both the male and female super league logs.

Training/Health snippets

If you are a runner, you know that running has changed your life. It’s not just an activity or exercise, it’s a way of life. While the benefits are numerous, that doesn’t mean running has changed everything. We are still human after all.

1. Overall mental health

Runners are happy people. We’ve got that runner high going for us. Just don’t make us unhappy by canceling a race that we’ve trained months and months for. That’s one way to turn a runner’s smile upside down

2. Strengthens your lungs

Runners have increased lung capacity from logging mile after mile. Those strong lungs come in handy if you ever find yourself on the other side of the race as a spectator. A runner’s WOOHOO! is loud and proud.

3. Helps prevent high blood pressure

Your arteries expand and contract while running, helping to keep your arteries fit which in turn keeps your blood pressure in a normal range. That is until you find out that your favourite running shoe has been discontinued. Nothing is harder to replace than a beloved running shoe!

4. Strengthens immune system

Regular running builds up your tolerance to germs which results in fewer minor illnesses. That is unless you are training for a marathon. Then you will be sick all the time.

5. Weight control

Running burns mega-calories. However, it also makes you mega-hungry, especially if you are training for long distances. Unfortunately, running doesn’t give you a pass to eat all the food, all the time.

6. Physically strong legs

Runner’s legs are a powerhouse. They move you from point A to B. They carry you up and down hills. They know how to put it into high gear at the track. They will also have a hard time fitting into skinny jeans when you are in the thick of marathon training.

7. Relieves stress

Running boosts the brain’s serotonin levels which make you calmer and more relaxed. Who said you can’t run away from your problems.

8. Increased bone density

Running stresses your bones. Essential minerals are sent to the bones when under stress, which makes them stronger. However, running does not make you unbreakable, and jumping, say, a 10-foot high fence is still a bad idea.

9. Increased joint strength and stability

Running increases the strength of your ligaments and tendons. You’ll find your joints will be able to withstand more mileage and more uneven terrain. But that doesn’t mean you will never sprain your ankle again while trail running. It just may mean four weeks on crutches versus eight weeks if you didn’t run.

10. Increased confidence

Once you start running, your confidence begins to grow. You’ll feel more in control of your life and your body. You will even begin to think you look good in spandex tights.

Your thought for the week

We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.

Your smile for the week

Strange People Are Here

There was a young Scottish boy called Angus who decided to try life in Australia. He found an apartment in a small block and settled in.

After a week or two, his mother called from Aberdeen to see how her son was doing in his new life.

'I'm fine, ' Angus said. 'But there are some really strange people living in these apartments. One woman cried all day long, another lies on her floor moaning, and there is a guy next door to me who bangs his head on the wall all the time.'

'Well, ma laddie,' says his mother, 'I suggest you don't associate with people like that.'

'Oh,' says Angus, 'I don't, Mam, I don't. No, I just stay inside my apartment all day and night, playing my bagpipes.'

Something to ponder over / something spiritual

Coal Basket Bible

The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains of Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible. His

grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any way he could.

One day the grandson asked, "Papa, I try to read the Bible just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Bible do?"

The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and said, "take this coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of water." The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked out

before he could get back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, "you will have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again.

This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was "impossible to carry water in a basket," and he went to get a bucket instead. The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You can do this. You're just not trying hard enough," and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got far at all. The boy scooped the water and ran hard, but when he reached his

grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath, he said, "see Papa, it's useless!"

"So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket." The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket looked different. Instead of a dirty old coal basket, it was clean.

"Son, that's what happens when you read the Bible. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it will change you from the inside out. That is the work of God in our lives. To change us from the inside out and to slowly transform us into the image of His son."

Cancelled Races

Notice Board

Useful Links:

raceresults.co.za/flyers - for the latest race pamphlets

agn.co.za/#League for the latest league logs and the league points you earned



AGN 2017 RW qualifying standards and selection criteria

runawaysport.co.za Run-A-Way Sport’s web site

verticalhorison.co.za Trail Running trailseries.co.za Trail Running

Age Graded Calculator

By clicking where it hurts then ticking which symptoms most apply to you we can give you an indication of what injuries may apply.

League Race

Saturday 29 September Irene Spring Race 21.1/10/5 km

Race Organisers: Irene Athletics Club

Venue: Irene Village Mall, c/o Nellmapius Drive & Van Ryneveld Avenue, Irene

| |21.1 km |10 km |5 km |

| Entry fee |R 90 |R 70 |R 50 |

| Entry fee 60 – 69 |R 50 |R 50 | |

| Entry fee 70 |Free | |

| Start Time |06:00 |06:10 |

| Start time walkers & wheelchairs |05:45 | |

| Cut-off |03:30 |

No pets

No iPods or listening devices are allowed

Pre-entries at: Run-A-way Sport; Sweatshop Southdowns; Irene Village Mall Centre Management

enteronline.co.za / irenevillagemall.co.za

Saturday 6 October Chamberlain Capital Classic 21.1/10/5 km

Race Organisers: Phobians Athletics Club / Alpha Centurion Road Runners

Venue: Phobians Club, Queens Crescent, Lynnwood

GPS: S25 45’64.4 E28 15’22.8

| |21.1 km |10 km |5 km |

| Entry fee |R 100 |R 70 |R 450 |

| Entry fee 70+ / blind runners |Free – race day only | |

| Start Time |06:00 |06:15 |

| Start time walkers & wheelchairs |05:45 | |

| Cut-off |03:30 |

1st 2000 entries on the 10 and 21.1km races receives a free t-shirt

No pets

No iPods or listening devices are allowed

Pre-entries at: Run-A-way Sport; Sweatshop Southdowns; Chamberlain Stores – Centurion Mega Store, Montana Mega Store, Silver Lakes Mega Store, Waterkloof Glen, Strubens Valley

entryrush.co.za

Saturday 13 October Jacaranda City Challenge 42.2/21.1/10/5 km

Race Organisers: Agapé Athletics Club & Sportsvendo

Venue: Pretoria Rugby Club, Totius Street, Groenkloof (+/- 700m from old venue)

| |42.2km |21.1km | |10 km |5 km |

| Pre-entry fee (until 5 October) or when entry |R 190 |R 110 | |R 90 |R 60 |

|capacity reached | | | | | |

| Entry fees 60 – 79 |R 100 |R 60 | |R 50 | |

| Late entry fees (11/13 October) |Closed |Closed | R 110 | |

| Late entry fees 60 - 79 |Closed |Closed | R 60 | |

| Jardine Joggers / 80+ athletes |Free |

| Event t-shirts |R 80 |

| Start Time |05:45 | |06:15 |06:30 |

| Time Limit |05h:30 |03h00 |2h00 |

No completed tear-off strip – no results

Come early – start line is a 10-minute walk from venue

Pre-entries: Run-A-Way Sports; Sweatshop Dunkeld, Bedford & Southdowns; Sportmans Warehouse Atterbury value Mart, Centurion Value World & Kolonnade Retail Park; Brooks Gym 291 Main St. Brooklyn

Enter on line: timeme.co.za

|2018 AGN LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST |

|EVENT |DISTANCE |DATE |LEAGUE |

|  |  |  |RR |RW |

|Clover Irene Spring Race |21.1/10 km |29/09 |X |X |

|CSIR Road Race |21.1/10 km |20/10 |X |X |

|Tom Jenkins |21.1/10 km |17/11 |X |X |

Masters Athletics Fixture list

Local meetings

20 October 2018 SWD Oudtshoorn

10 November 2018 Free State Bloemfontein

South African Championships

3/4 May 2019 Oudtshoorn

Africa Champs

December 2018 Africa Championships Tunisia

International Championships

4-16 September 2018 WMA Champs Malaga, Spain

24-30 March 2019 WMA Indoor Torun, Poland

28/9-6/10 2019 30th Summer universiade Naples, Italy

20/7/2020 – 1/8/2020 World Masters athletics Champs Toronto, Canada

Time Trials:

Centurion - Wednesdays at 17:30

Lewende Woord Centurion

Contact Marinda    654 5800 (h) / 082 720 9017

Rietondale - Thursdays 17:30

North Street, Rietondale (Rietondale Park in the street before the Crawford Stadium) 

Contact Hennie Venter 082 676 6792

Zita Park - Tuesdays at 17:30

Zita Street, Zita Park, Garsfontein

Contact Hennie Venter – 082 676 6792 Marietjie Venter – 072 541 7268

Gazebo Enquiries

Hennie Venter – 082 676 6792 Marietjie Venter – 072 541 7268

|Intercessor: |

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|Fred Harding 076 777 7786 |

Agapé Executive 2017/2018

|Name |Position |Telephone number |E-mail address |

|Marieta Bortoli |Chairperson & editor |012 331 2089 |marietabortoli@ |

| | |082 466 7031 | |

|Hennie Venter |Registrar, club captain & Vice-chairperson |082 676 6792 |henniev@seng.co.za |

| | | |join@.za |

|Marilett Jenkins |Secretary |082 837 2142 |marilett.jenkins@mervitzmalan.co.za |

|André Breytenbach |Treasurer |083 566 1090 |andreb@.za |

|De Wet de Beer |PRO |082 373 2987 |dewet@styletechnique.co.za |

| |Race organiser | | |

|Fred Harding |Intercessor |076 777 7786 |fwhard@ |

|Marix Venter |Clothing co-ordinator |072 541 7268 |Ventermarix9@ |

|Suzette van Staden |General activities |083 290 6280 |suzettevs971220@ |

|Gustav Brink |Statistician |083 417 8431 |gustav.brink@ |

Photo corner

Agapé Executive

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Marieta Bortoli Marilett Jenkins Hennie Venter

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De Wet de Beer André Breytenbach Marix Venter

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Fred Harding Suzette van Staden Gustav Brink (Ex-officio)

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