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An e-mail newsletter from Agapé Athletics Club
Editor: Marieta Bortoli 082 466 7031 8 April 2019 .za
E-mail: marietabortoli@
NB
- Next league race – 13 April
- Awards function 4 May
- Agapé race (Jacaranda City Challenge) – 12 October. Members to assist. PLEASE DIARIZE !!!!!!
Editorial
This coming Saturday is a league race. For those of you that are not going to run the Loskop race please run/walk the race in Pretoria as we need all points we can earn. We are currently not even in the top 10 of league 1.
Fruit of the Spirit board – JOY will be handed out at Saturday’s league race.
Read and reflect on the Scriptures below and pray that the Holy Spirit will give you the joy of the Lord.
Joy: “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2).
Notice Board Additions
◊ The Love Run
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Attachments
□ Awards function invite
□ 2019 AGN fixtures (v9)
□ Magnolia Long run
Birthday Greetings
May your birthday bring joy, contentment and may the Lord’s blessing surround you.
Mag jy in hierdie nuwe lewensjaar ‘n innerlike vrede ken wat jou in staat sal stel om die eise en behoeftes van elke dag in die seker wete van die Heer se teenwoordigheid tegemoet te gaan.
|Ian Mnisi 07 April |Corne Vermaak 07 April |
|Beverley Boyes 09 April |Bokang Kgasi 12 April |
|Seitricha Morrison 14 April |Magda Dippenaar 17 April |
|Mamiki Maselkgoma 19 April |Marike Boudouris 21 April |
|Erika Fourie 24 April |Elmirie Meyer 27 April |
|Anlie Dicks 28 April |Maria van Zyl 28 April |
Personalia
Welcome new and former members
Litha Mphuto Domare Stander
In the mailbox
Net om klublede op hoogte te hou van my mees onlangse literêre poging.
• ‘n Geskiedkundige, kuns-kritiese foto essay oor wedloop wapens waarvoor ons aan padwedlope deelgeneem het in die laat jare ’70s en 80’s voor die toekenning van medaljes. Dit is in die vorm van ‘n koffietafel boekie. Dit is net iets wat ek vir die nageslag behoue wou laat bly het! Aangeheg is ‘n bladsy uit die boek wat nou drukkers toe gaan en hopelik teen middel April beskikbaar sal wees. Die koste sal R220.00 per eksemplaar beloop en die boekie is in vol kleur op kwaliteit papier.
Just to let club members know about my recent literary effort.
•A historic, art critique essay on road running badges the we competed for in the late 70’s and 80’s, before the introduction of medals. It takes the form of a coffee-table book. It is just something that I wanted to preserve for future generations. Attached is a copy of a page from the book which is now going to print and should be available by middle April. The cost is R220.00 per book and is in full colour on quality paper.
Kan jy dit asb aan klublede versprei met die volgende nuusbrief.
Unfortunately, the size of the picture is too large to add to the newsletter. Should you want a picture and you can receive large documents (in excess of 3mb) please let me know and I will forward it to you. (Editor)
Met vriendelike groete
Robbie
General
Clothing available:
Buffs @ R100
Ladies skirts @ R200
Second skins @ R220
Age tags @ R30
The items will also be available at races, please visit our gazebo or contact Marix at 072 541 7268
Congratulations
Congratulations to the following members:
Thank you’s
Race reports
Peak to peak ultramarathon – Josias van der Merwe
It all started with a call in January from my brother asking if I wanted to join them in doing this 90 km trail run. Without thinking too much I agreed and realised that I had to run a bit more than usual, so I entered the Akasia and then after that did the Sasolburg marathon, but ended up with a really sore foot because of my old shoes. So, after lots of ice, new shoes and too much rest (that was what it felt like), I was back on the road. Before I knew it, it was time to leave for Jerusalem and it was really good to meet everyone at the club tent on the Saturday morning before I left, all the good wishes meant a lot. I must say I was a little nervous about the whole affair, knowing that the race went up to the peak of mount Hermon (Ps 133), and there is a lot of snow on the mountain top.
Arriving in Jerusalem it was really cold with lots of rain and we saw that the temperatures on Mt Hermon was going to be -7°C, so I got lots of warm things: tights, two long sleeve things etc. The last time I ran in Israel I was really frozen. However, the day before the race they let us know that they had to change the race and we were no longer to the peak of Mt Hermon because of the severe weather conditions and the dangers around that. The race cut-off time was reduced to 18 h instead of 19 h because of this. I don’t know what would have happened if we did go up to the peak because it was quite a climb.
We had to travel to Qiryat Shemona in the north of the country, bordering on the Golan heights that was just in the news. We had a late lunch and then went to the start at around 5 pm to get our numbers and goodie bags. There were not a huge number of people and the start was on a mountain overlooking Qiryat Shemona with the town too far down for my nerves and I realised that the race should have been called the peak to peak to peak. The wind was blowing, and it was icy, so when we went to the guesthouse to get ready for the race, starting at 10 pm, I decided to put all the warm things on! Then I slept for an hour, or tried to, and we were off to the start. They explained a bit about what to do and not to do, but I did not follow with my poor Hebrew, only got told by my niece (interpreter) that I shouldn’t pick the fruit when running through the orchards.
Not too much more and then we were off, only about 40 or so runners. Immediately the trail was on a steep decline and I was close to the back of the race with my nephew who was also running, after a few kilometres we caught up with my brother and stopped because by now I was overheating and had to get rid of one of the layers, and that was when my nephew went off, since my brother and I were too slow for him. This first section, I later learnt that it was around 9 km (no distance markers anywhere!), was running through forest area with a lot of flowers, beautiful red anemone flowers and lots of yellow flowers… I was surprised when we got to the first feeding station (every 10 km) and still felt strong, but still a bit nervous about what was lying ahead.
This was where my brother mentioned his ankle that he twisted just after the start of the race. From here we ran through orange groves with the fragrance of the orange blossoms, not noticing the slippery muddy paths so much. After another feeding station we started climbing slowly going through open fields and I realised that we were going slower and slower with a lot of walking. I realised then that my brother was not going to be able to go the full distance and I was starting to wonder about my own race. Then we got to a marshal along the way and my brother decided to quit since he could no longer really step on the foot, and he was just not feeling great. This must have been around 30 km and I saw that there were one or two people behind me as I left my brother. At this stage I felt good and went off with renewed strength. In some places there were some rain, but I can’t remember exactly, I just realised that I had no time to waste. Got to a town that looked deserted and here the incline changed from moderate to severe. After the town I got to another feeding station and realised that I might be the last person in the race. As I continued we went on a mountain path that seemed to continue for a very long time and this was when I noticed a headlamp of another runner in the distance, so there was still hope to catch somebody.
Here I realised why the bible speaks of the dew of Mt Hermon because even on the rocks along the way big water droplets were hanging pregnant with blessing. Then three cows appeared as they were grazing on the slopes of the mountain, very fat and very tame, maybe the cows of Bashan that the psalm talks about. Finally, the darkness lifted, and the light of dawn coloured in the mountain. After a lot of slip and sliding up the mountain I got to a road going up to the cable car base and here I managed to pass a couple of runners. I missed the feeding station-turn around and went a bit further only realising a bit later that I was no longer on the route. Here I saw the peak and was very relieved that we were not going up there anymore. Got lots of dates, and a banana and very welcome tea, it was very cold, snow along the way to the top where we turned around, and then started with the decent. Soon we were on a very slippery path down the mountain, and up, and down, and so on.
I saw another runner sitting next to the path in the bushes, he dislocated his shoulder and couldn’t move, but they already had somebody with him and I met the rescue team who went up to him, down the path, with a stretcher… I don’t know how they got him down, it was difficult enough to go down alone. Then at last we were on a dirt road and I left another couple of runners behind. Saw one who asked me: “Ruski?”, maybe I looked Russian, he said to enjoy the mud running… really a lot of it. Then I got to the 30 km to go and they said I made it within the cut-off time. This is where I started looking at my borrowed watch and made some calculation errors! It turned out I had two hours less than I thought I had. Anyway, went down another (?) mountain, very slowly, with a stray dog leading the way, he befriended me and barked at the wild boar that we saw, and then also the shepherd and his sheep. Then went past the amazing Banias waterfalls (took the wrong route and ran an extra bit) and finally got to the second last feeding station, here my brother and his family met me, and I made the cut-off with 1s to spare.
That was when I realised my time keeping was not accurate, and on top of everything the country went to daylight saving time overnight, so we lost an hour. All of this meant there was four hours for 18 km, which at first felt like more than enough, but when I started calculating I realised my time was very little. Everything was going well until I went through a patch of mud, the kind that makes you taller – so no running. The final ascent, someone said it was 1.5 km, took around 40 minutes, really tough. In the end I made the cut-off, 17h 41 min and I think I was second last, with 25 finishers. Definitely one of the best races I have done.
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Ford Long Ten – aka, The case of the missing marshal - Johnie Jonker-
In 2016 I enjoyed the Ford 3-in-1 10km race so much, I felt compelled to write a race report on that event.
Below are some extracts of what I said at the time:
“hierdie klub kan gerus maar weer ‘n wedloop reël”
“wegspring was uitstekend”
“waterpunte was goed”
“marshalling – behalwe die ou wat dalk daar by die Propshaft T-aansluiting moes gestaan het – was veilig”
“Dis my soort klub, hierdie!”
The next year – 2017 – it was even better, with the route now more realistically marked and measured at 10.11 km, instead of the previous year’s 8.86km.
However, following Saturday’s 2019 10km race, the above opinion is under review.
This is due to the following - sensitive readers should not proceed.
As per usual, distance markers were optimistic and erratic, e.g. 1km came up at 910m, 2km at 1.8km, 3 at 2.9km and 5 at 4.54km. This was not the issue, though.
No, the issue was, that by the time we – a large group of faster runners - passed a crucial split between km6 and km7, we did exactly that – pass it.
This put us on the 21km route, running down Pretoria Rd, as in 2016. Coming up to a left turn into the plots it was clear that we were off-course, but without knowing any detail as to where we lost the plot.
In a shouted question to that marshal as to whether this was indeed the 10km route, he responded with “I think so”.
I then reprimanded him – in passing, over my shoulder, with somewhat suppressed annoyance - that this is not a suitable response for someone of his standing and purpose and that he should avail himself to supply more specific information at the next race.
Anyway, when we passed a second 5km marker just before 10km of running came up, our suspicions were confirmed. This string of runners then made an own way back to the finish, lodging a complaint with the racing officials, following our 12.2km ordeal.
Their defence was, how come other runners ran the correct route and we did not. I don’t know, but when we came to that crucial turning point 30 mins into the race, there was no marshal. Perhaps he came later?
In pictures, below a comparison of the 2017 route – which I assumed we should have followed – next to how we actually did run.
There were marshals at the 6km right turn as well as the next left, but not at the T-junction to the 7km marker 150m on.
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So - for those interested - in preparation for next year’s race, it may be prudent to memorize the route on the left. Correct or not, at least it is closer to 10km.
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Race report feedback Ford 3-in-1, 6 April 2019, 10 km race, some snippets on the 21.1 (Elbert Loubser):
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The 06:30 Starting time for the 21.1 km and 10 km race introduces a 'time saving' type of concept, as Winter is approaching. Not that one can arrive 'latish' and expect to be able to park close to the venue. Hmmm, one can risk sleeping half an hour later, but then I suppose that depends on whether one wants to include some additional 'training kilometres’ over and above the race distance planned, walking from the car to the entry hall and then after the race from the field back to the car. :-)
Had a lovely Choccochino (Chad), which pleasantly warmed up the innards. There was a slight breeze wafting over the terrain, which made it safer to rather keep on the second skin. It is quite noticeable that I am one of those athletes who chooses to protect myself against 'low temperatures'. Many athletes (I deduce) are quite comfortable wearing only a running vest. As I have it, they warm up quickly. Hmm, which implies I warm up 'sloooooooowly'. :-)
The first half of the 21.1 km (which is quite a large portion of the 10 km route) is fairly flattish. The second part of the 21.1 km included a few Meyerspark challenges (Yip, 'challenge' used euphemistically). The latter part ('there might be a few ''koppies''' were my words uttered), was either not heard or grasped or understood correctly within the context it was meant. Afterwards I was 'niggled' that I did not make the fact clear that the 21.1 km was not flat. Apparently, I incorrectly had left someone (or somehow had created) the perception that the 21.1 km race was 'flat'. My apologies for not fully elaborating on 'koppies'. :-)
So, we started, heading East on Alwyn Street, long steady downhill slope over the bridge (looks like an inlet to the Pienaars River), left in Love Street, then a few twists and turns clockwise around the Nellmapius suburb. Circling back (me thinks we did go past the Nellmapius Library Community Hall in Lesedi Street) via Nellmapius Road and back to Alwyn Road. Now Alwyn had become a looooong steady climb back to the Finish. Wife Elise enthusiastically greeted me with only a wave of both hands and arms, as Dean (RAC) and I went past the gazebos on our way to the Finishing line. Hennie mentioned that she had 'forgotten my name'. Later found out she was thoroughly enjoying a 'boerewors roll' at the moment we went by, hence her vocal cords could not participate at the time. :-)
Thank you, Hennie, and Marix for the base station gazebos. Much appreciated.
Afterwards the Knorr Cup-a-Soups on offer were not only very palatable, it was absolutely 'spot on' to re-warm the body. Thank you Marix!
Thank you, Ford Athletics Club and helpers, for presenting a pleasant race. I was a little jealous when I discovered that the medals for the 10 km race were bronze coloured and those for the half marathon were gold coloured. :-( Well, I need to add, with those 'koppies' the half marathon athletes needed to conquer, I concur that they deserved a gold coloured medal. :-) Nice touch!
PS: It needs to be pointed out that this Nellmapius Road and Nellmapius suburb, is not, repeat: IS NOT the same road/area as the Nellmapius road which runs adjacent to the Irene shopping mall, where we have another road race, which is presented by the Irene club (used to be the 'Clover'). So be aware of this when making use of GPS.
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Race Results
Overkruin Kolonnade (AGN) 15km race - 2019-03-30
|Position |Initials |Surname |Sex |Age |Finish Time |
|134 |W |Kiewitt |M | |01:14:59 |
|135 |D |De Beer |M |47 |01:15:04 |
|149 |L |Madondile |M |35 |01:16:13 |
|166 |L |Mphotha | |30 |01:17:14 |
|172 |E |Rasebotse |M |33 |01:17:26 |
|234 |C |Burger |M |54 |01:21:29 |
|301 |L |Fourie |M |74 |01:24:30 |
|329 |K |Stander |M |58 |01:25:35 |
|350 |M |Malan |F |60 |01:26:29 |
|393 |E |Dirkse Van Schalkwyk |F |43 |01:27:46 |
|417 |E |Fourie |F |51 |01:28:34 |
|668 |G |Hughes |F |70 |01:41:50 |
|677 |D |Renate |F |52 |01:41:54 |
|763 |G |Hughes |F |71 |01:42:21 |
|822 |A |Weder |M |70 |01:42:42 |
|879 |J |Barkhuizen |M |49 |01:43:26 |
|957 |L |Klopper |M |54 |01:44:12 |
|962 |A |Moolman |F |31 |01:44:13 |
|1013 |M |Boesenberg |F |62 |01:44:57 |
|1078 |C |Mouton |F |62 |01:46:46 |
|1170 |M |Van Der Walt |M |47 |01:49:00 |
|1257 |D |Stander |F |36 |01:51:05 |
|1563 |L |Motlogedi |F |35 |01:58:45 |
|1653 |A |Du Plessis |F |64 |02:02:03 |
|1654 |H |Venter |M |59 |02:02:03 |
|2153 |M |Reinecke |F |42 |02:21:03 |
|2154 |S |Bothma |M |45 |02:21:04 |
|2355 |E |Loubser |M |62 |02:45:57 |
Overkruin Kolonnade (AGN) 32km race - 2019-03-30
|Position |Initials |Surname |Sex |Age |Finish Time |
|230 |S |Marais-werner |F |44 |02:48:50 |
|519 |W |Reinecke |M |44 |03:07:34 |
|699 |O |Pienaar |M |48 |03:15:41 |
|925 |T |Lenoge |M | |03:29:19 |
|997 |E |Van Zyl |F |41 |03:32:59 |
|1022 |A |Lenoge |F | |03:33:47 |
|1472 |A |Te Reh |M |69 |04:03:09 |
Overkruin Kolonnade Helpers (AGN) 15km race - 2019-03-30
|Position |Initials |Surname |Sex |Age |Finish Time |
|16 |T |Oelofse |F |44 |01:35:15 |
Ford (AGN) 10km race - 2019-04-06
|Position |Initials |Surname |Sex |Age |Finish Time |
|61 |S |Brink |M | |00:50:06 |
|97 |L |Fourie |M | |00:53:00 |
|124 |J |Pokwane |M |47 |00:57:03 |
|188 |H |Venter |M |59 |01:00:12 |
|403 |D |Frost |M |62 |01:11:28 |
|418 |K |Nurden |M |84 |01:11:49 |
|808 |E |Loubser |M |62 |01:54:10 |
Ford (AGN) 21km race - 2019-04-06
|Position |Initials |Surname |Sex |Age |Finish Time |
|174 |J |Van Der Merwe |M |49 |01:59:19 |
|227 |M |Malan |F |60 |02:04:47 |
|311 |H |Greyling |M |49 |02:12:11 |
|384 |M |Boudouris |F |36 |02:20:46 |
|524 |C |Mouton |F |62 |02:33:30 |
|541 |A |Te Reh |M |69 |02:35:59 |
|548 |D |Stander |F |35 |02:37:48 |
|549 |P |Coetzee |M |68 |02:37:49 |
|581 |M |Venter |F |59 |02:44:27 |
|582 |T |Oelofse |F |44 |02:44:28 |
League results
Standings after the Overkruin Kolonnade race.
Walking
|GEORGE CLAASSEN |KOLONNADE | |Points |
|Pos |Pos |Club |L'gue |
|3 |1 |RWFL |68 |
|2 |1 |PMWC |68 |
|6 |3 |PMWC B |63 |
|5 |3 |RWFL B |63 |
|1 |5 |IRENE |20 |
|4 |6 |LOVE RUNNING |17 |
|7 |7 |PHOBIANS |14 |
|8 |8 |VTM |13 |
|9 |9 |MEDIHELP |12 |
|10 |10 |ACRW |11 |
|11 |11 |AGAPE |10 |
|11 |11 |AKASIA |10 |
|13 |13 |PPMK |8 |
|14 |14 |MAGNOLIA |7 |
|14 |14 |SOLIDARITEIT |7 |
|16 |16 |TUKS |5 |
|17 |17 |BODYWALK |4 |
|18 |18 |RWFL C |3 |
|19 |19 |AFFIES |2 |
|20 |20 |RESBANK |1 |
Running
| |GEORGE CLAASSEN |KOLONADE |Div 1 |Points |
|FEB |Pos |Pos |Club | League |
|233 |2 |1 |PMMC |39 |
|110 |1 |2 |VTM |38 |
|108 |3 |3 |ACE |37 |
|84 |6 |4 |OVERKRUIN |32 |
|200 |8 |5 |FARANANI |29 |
|350 |7 |6 |MAGNOLIA |27 |
|250 |9 |7 |CORR SERV |26 |
|550 |5 |8 |IRENE |25 |
|85 |10 |9 |HQH |22 |
|120 |4 |9 |AFFIES |22 |
|150 |12 |11 |AGAPE |21 |
|240 |20 |12 |PPMK |16 |
|177 |13 |13 |RWFL |15 |
|100 |17 |14 |LOVE RUNNING |14 |
|160 |11 |14 |CSIR |14 |
|230 |16 |16 |RESBANK |13 |
|100 |14 |16 |AURECON |13 |
|35 |15 |18 |PVR |8 |
|35 |19 |19 |NPO |5 |
|60 |18 |20 |PMWC |3 |
Super league – female
|Female |Points |
|Club |Log |
|MAGNOLIA |99 |
|IRENE |99 |
|PHOBIANS |93 |
|VTM |93 |
|PMMC |90 |
|NEDBANK |90 |
|GREEN MILE |84 |
|ACRW |84 |
|AFFIES |82 |
|LOVE RUNNING |81 |
|BORN2RUN |79 |
|AS EAGLES |70 |
|TUKS |69 |
|AGAPE |68 |
|SOLIDARITEIT |67 |
|BOSCH |65 |
|RUNNING WORX |60 |
|WINGATE |59 |
|RWFL |58 |
|OOS MOOT |58 |
Our men don’t feature in the top 50
Training/Health snippets
Common Running Injuries: Calf and Shin Pain
The front of the lower leg is susceptible to stress fractures and other painful conditions. In runners, the most frequent cause of lower-leg pain is medial tibial stress syndrome, commonly called shin splints. This condition and other potential causes of lower leg pain are described below.
Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints)
Diffuse pain and tenderness at the inside or front of the tibia (shin bone) may be caused by medial tibial stress syndrome, commonly known as shin splints. As its medical name implies, this condition occurs when the lower leg is not well conditioned, and experiences repeated and chronic strain, such as at the start of a new training program.
Many experts believe shin splints are caused by inflammation or other minor damage to the calf muscles, tendon or tibia. While the exact root of pain may not be clear, the treatment is: resting and periodic icing should relieve the symptoms.
See Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Tibia stress fracture
Tibia stress fractures are the most common type of stress fractures associated with running. Among runners, women with a lower than average body-mass index are at the highest risk for a tibia stress fracture.5
A tibia stress fracture is a crack in the tibia, or shinbone. It develops gradually and usually causes deep pain on the inside of the shin. This pain is most noticeable while standing, walking, or running, and the area of skin over the suspected fracture may be tender and painful. Left untreated, this pain will get worse over time.
See All About Stress Fractures
Some stress fractures are difficult to see on standard X-ray. A doctor who suspects a stress fracture may order an MRI or bone scan to confirm the diagnosis; however, this step is not always necessary before beginning non-surgical treatment. Recovery typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Pulled calf muscle (gastrocnemius muscle)
The gastrocnemius muscle is the largest muscle in the calf, and it is prone to strains and tears in runners.4 These strains and tears may occur from ramping up a running routine without adequate training or from sudden motions such as jumping, pushing off or making a quick turn.
Small tears in the gastrocnemius muscle's fibres can cause mild aching. The muscle may need a week or two for recovery. During this time the calf may feel stiff and sore, but the person will still be able to walk and may do light jogging (though it may be a little uncomfortable).
A severe muscle tear, defined by a full rupture of the muscle, will be quite painful and cause bruising and swelling. A person with a severe muscle strain may not be able to walk normally and may require months to recover. In rare cases, surgery may be recommended.
Chronic compartment syndrome (Anterior compartment syndrome)
Less common than shin splints, a pulled muscle or a stress fracture, chronic compartment syndrome can also cause painful symptoms in the lower leg.
The lower leg has four "compartments" that each contains muscles, nerves and blood vessels, and is wrapped in a thin membrane of relatively inelastic tissue called fascia. Running and other repetitive exercises can create extra pressure within a compartment. If this pressure becomes too great, it can limit the blood flow to the compartment's muscles and nerves, resulting in local numbness and difficulty moving. The person may also notice the affected muscles bulging under the skin.
Chronic compartment syndrome is most common at the front compartment of the calf (called the anterior compartment) and can be confused with shin splints. This syndrome can also occur elsewhere on the leg, in other extremities, and in the buttocks. Symptoms usually stop when the person stops exercising.
Chronic compartment syndrome is different than acute compartment syndrome, which is often preceded by a traumatic injury and requires immediate medical attention.
Any calf injury should be treated and monitored so it does not lead to a secondary injury. For example, a strained calf muscle, while not considered a serious injury, can eventually lead to Achilles tendonitis.
Your thought for the week
Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.
Your smile for the week
One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route. No problems for the first few stops, a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well.
At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on. six foot eight, built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the driver and said, "Big John doesn't pay!" and sat down at the back. Did I mention that the driver was five feet three, thin, and basically meek? Well, he was. Naturally, he didn't argue with Big John, but he wasn't happy about it.
The next day the same thing happened - Big John got on again, made a show of refusing to pay, and sat down. And the next day, and the one after that, and so forth. This grated on the bus driver, who started losing sleep over the way Big John was taking advantage of him. Finally, he could stand it no longer. He signed up for body building courses, karate, judo, and all that good stuff. By the end of the summer, he had become quite strong; what's more, he felt really good about himself.
So, on the next Monday, when Big John once again got on the bus and said, "Big John doesn't pay!", the driver stood up, glared back at the passenger, and screamed, "And why not?"
With a surprised look on his face, Big John replied, "Big John has a bus pass."
Something to ponder over / something spiritual
The Tide Pool
The middle-aged man parked his car at the top of the cliff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The early Spring sun was hanging low on the horizon, a warm silver-yellow. Lemony foam purled atop the incoming tide, as waves broke gently on the beach.
Slipping his hands into the pockets of his jacket, Jeremy walked over to the ledge. A cold breeze, heavy with a salty mist, brushed over and around him, ran phantom fingers through his hair, as he descended the steep sand and wood stairs to the beckoning beach.
There was a lovely tide pool circled with boulders and tucked away behind a bend in the cliff side that few visitors to the beach would ever discover. A tiny ribbon of sand abutted the rocks and provided enough room for him to sit at water's edge. He sat down, leaned back against a large smooth rock, and gazed into the clear water of the tide pool. Each time a wave stretched out and collapsed on shore a ribbon of seawater would pulse into the pool then trickle back toward the ocean.
Colourful anemone and starfish moved slowly in their isolated world. Watching them usually managed to calm him. However, today he found himself on the other side of "usually managed." It was the kind of day where things that happened in the past, resurface, wanted or not! Nothing unique to the human race, just the usual emotions that assail us all: grief, anger, sadness, loneliness, shame… And this is where Jeremy came to work things out in his mind, if possible.
He did not hear the tinkling chime of disintegrating waves on sand. Nor the cries of the gulls overhead. Where the stairs bottom out on the sands of a nice sized beach, a family was playing fetch with their black, Labrador Retriever. He did not hear their laughter, or the excited bark of the dog.
His chest felt tight and weighted down. It was difficult for him to breath. He got to his knees and bent over the tide pool. Unbidden, tears welled up, and he wept. The sound of a crab scuttling over rock and sand drew his attention. He looked down and saw the crab disappear into a rock crevasse. He then studied his reflection in the still water. How ragged he looked, he thought. How worn down. He took a deep, settling breath and found the weight around his chest had lifted.
Another wave broke on the beach, a rivulet flowed into the pool and the water shivered. Jeremy reached out and dragged his fingers across the rippling surface. In moments the tidal pool was still and there, at his side, reflected in the pool was an angel. A grand being, with heavy, flowing wings the colour of sunlight on pearls. And light pulsed from the angel like the flame of a candle. Such an image only the Divine could sculpt for it was beyond human beauty, the visage that regarded Jeremy was radiant with grace and the angel's countenance was like none Jeremy could describe. No such emotion or like expression had every played across a human face.
Jeremy trembled, and all thoughts fled him, save for the presence of the angel. "Why?" he said, as he turned to the heavenly being at his side.
"I am an emissary, sent by the Creator, to be with you at such times as He decrees.
"As you sat here, your breathing was laboured, and you felt a heaviness inside of you."
Jeremy nodded.
"That weight was my presence with you, as I lifted the burden in your heart."
"The tears you wept, I gathered unto myself. I will present them to our Lord and he will return them to the heavens, to bless all things on the earth that flourish when gentle rains fall.
"The joy that will lift you up as you return to your world today will come as I embrace your spirit, to accompany me briefly, on my flight heavenward.
"And when it is your time to leave this place, I will hold your soul--for we will both be heaven bound, and my wings will take you home."
Jeremy shook his head. "But why am I allowed to see you? To hear you? Why was this done for me?"
The angel smiled. "It was allowed more for me. He gave me these few moments with you as a gift. A glorious token of His love... For it is an angel's heart's desire to be given time to commune with humans openly. To see one another with our eyes and to speak together with words."
"Will I remember my visit with you?"
The angel's eyes flashed the colours of sunrise. "Whether you shall recall our meeting I cannot say... that decision rests in our Lord's hands."
Cancelled Races
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League Race
Saturday 13 April Frenus Zietsman Run/Walk against drugs 21.1/10/5 km
Race Organisers: Mamelodi Athletics Club
Venue: Pilditch Athletic Stadium, Maltzan Street, Pretoria West
| |21.1 km |10 km |5 km |
| Entry fee |R 100 |R 80 |R 50 |
| Start Time |07:30 |
| Cut-off |?? |
The race is wheelchair friendly
No Pets
No iPods or listening devices are allowed
Pre-entries at: Run-away Sport; Sweat Shop Irene; Tshwane Running Shop; Cross Trainer Sunnypark; Sport Scene Sunnypark
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Saturday 20 April Castle Walk Easter Road Race 10/5 km
Race Organisers: Fusion Sports
Venue: Castle Walk Shopping Centre, c/o Nossob & Swakop Streets, Erasmuskloof
| |10 km |5 km |
| Entry fee |R 90 |R 50 |
| | |Children under 12 |
| | |R 30 |
| Start Time |07:00 |07:15 |
| Cut-off |?? |
Pets allowed on the 5km only
Wheelchair athletes are allowed on the 5km only
No iPods or listening devices are allowed
Pre-entries at: Run-away Sport; Sweat Shop Irene, Dunkeld West & Fourways; Curves Castle Walk Shopping Centre
Monday 22 April Run-a-way Sport Family Day Run/Walk 22/11/6 km
Race Organisers: Run/Walk for Life Athletics Club
Venue: Lynnridge Mall, c/o Jacobson & Lynnwood Road, Lynnwood
| |22 km |11 km |6 km |
| Entry fee |R 90 |R 70 |R 50 |
| Start Time |07:00 |
| Cut-off |?? |
Wheelchair athletes welcome
No Pets
o iPods or listening devices are allowed
Pre-entries at: Run-away Sport; Sweat Shop Irene
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Wednesday 1 May MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon 42.2/21.1/10/4.9/1 km
Race Organisers: Alpha Centurion Runners/Walkers
Venue: Centurion Rugby Club, 270 West Avenue, Die Hoewes, Centurion (next to Supersport Park)
GPS: S 25 51’27.0 E 28 11’40.1
| |42.2 km |21.1 km |10 km |4.9km |1 km |
|Entry fees |R 180 |R 130 |R 100 |R 50 |R 20 |
|Entry fees 70+; blind & wheelchair athletes *1 May only |Free |Free |Free | | |
|Start time |06h30 |07h00 |07h15 |09h00 |
|Time Limit |05h30 |03h30 |02h00 |None |
21.1/42.2km online entries only – No entries on race day
Wheelchair athletes welcome
No animals allowed
Entries capped at: 5km – 1000; 10km – 3000; 21.1km 4000; 42.2km - 5000
Saturday 4 May The McCarthy VW/Audi Love Run 21.1/10/5 km
Race Organisers: Love Running Athletics Club
Venue: Hatfield Christian Church, January Masilela Rd, Waterkloof Glen
| |21.1 km |10 km |5 km |
| Entry fee |R 120 |R 80 |R 50 |
| Start Time |Run 07:00 |07:15 |
| |Walk 06:45 | |
| Cut-off |?? |
Wheelchair athletes at own risk – steep hills on route
No Pets
No iPods or listening devices are allowed
Pre-entries at: Run-away Sport; Audi Centre Arcadia & Menlyn; McCarthy VW Wonderboom & Silver Oaks
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|2019 AGN LEAGUE FIXTURE LIST |
|EVENT |DISTANCE |DATE |LEAGUE |
| | | |RR |RW |
|Run Against Drugs |21.1/10 km |13/04/19 |X |X |
|Skosana Development Run |21.1/10 km |25/05/19 |X |X |
|Race of Friendship |21.1/10 km |29/06/19 |X |X |
|Zwartkop Road Race |21.1/10 km |27/07/19 |X |X |
|Spirit of Flight |10 km |31/08/19 |X |X |
|Brooklyn Road Race |21.1/10 km |07/09/19 |X |X |
|Capital Classic |21.1/10 km |05/10/19 |X |X |
|Freedom of Expression |21.1/10 km |02/11/19 |X |X |
Masters Athletics Fixture list
South Africa
13 April 2019 WP Cape Town
13 April 2019 CGMA Herman Immelman
10 August 2019 Mpumalanga Secunda
? October 2019 Rassies Bronkhorstspruit
25/26 October 2019 SWD Oudtshoorn
8/9 November 2019 Free State Bloemfontein
South African Championships
2/3/4 May 2019 SWD Oudtshoorn
April/May 2020 Central Gauteng Herman Immelman
Africa Championships
2021 Nairobi, Kenya
2023 South Africa
International Championships
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
Zita Park - Tuesdays at 17:30
Zita Street, Zita Park, Garsfontein
Contact Hennie Venter – 082 676 6792
Gazebo Enquiries
Hennie Venter – 082 676 6792
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Agapé Executive 2018/2019
|Name |Position |Telephone number |E-mail address |
|Hennie Venter |Chairperson |082 676 6792 |henniev@seng.co.za |
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|Hennie Venter |Registrar & Club Captain |082 676 6792 |henniev@seng.co.za |
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|Marieta Bortoli |Treasurer & Vice chairperson |082 466 7031 |marietabortoli@ |
|Marieta Bortoli |Secretary & Editor |082 466 7031 |marietabortoli@ |
|De Wet de Beer |Race organizer & PRO |082 373 2987 |dewet@styletechnique.co.za |
|Jaco Barkhuizen |Intercessor |083 519 1737 |jaco00028@ |
|Marix Venter |Clothing co-ordinator |072 541 7268 |ventermarix9@ |
|Marix Venter |General activities |072 541 7268 |ventermarix9@ |
|Gustav Brink |Statistician |083 417 8431 |gustav.brink@ |
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