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SPAR Women's Challenge ambassador and retired teacher Minnie Trimalley

SPAR Women’s Challenge changed her lifestyle

Retired teacher Minnie Trimalley says the SPAR Women's Challenge was the catalyst for her to become a dedicated exercise enthusiast, leading to a new...
Comedian Gino Fabbri, and his alter ego Clyde Smithers, are ready to have a blast when they entertain the thousands of runners at the SPAR Women's Challenge

Fabbri and co ready for a blast at Women’s Challenge

Port Elizabeth comedian Gino Fabbri – and his alter ego Clyde Smithers – will be at their zany best when they whip up enthusiasm...
The SPAR Eastern Cape Women's Challenge in Port Elizabeth on March 21 will again play its role in assisting the community

Women’s Challenge has key role in serving the community

The SPAR Women's Challenge is the perfect opportunity for some fun and exercise, but the annual event's influence extends far beyond the races which...
One of South Africa's top runners, Irvette van Zyl has been closely involved with the SPAR Women's Challenge

Women’s Challenge rises to become top PE running race

From a race which nearly didn't happen to the biggest event on the Nelson Mandela Bay roadrunning calendar – that is the path the...

Women’s Challenge team-building option for schools, corporates

Corporates and schools in Nelson Mandela Bay have a golden opportunity to engage in some team-building when the SPAR Women's Challenge takes place in...
Women keen to take part in the SPAR Women's Challenge in Port Elizabeth

Incentive for runners to enter SPAR Women’s Challenge

With the race taking place almost six weeks earlier this year there is plenty of incentive for exercise enthusiasts to waste no time in...
Ready to take on the SPAR Women's Challenge

SPAR Women’s Challenge changes lives

Take a chance on exercise and it may change your life is the message from SPAR Eastern Cape sponsorship and events manager Alan Stapleton...
Field athlete Ischke Senekal was named the Sportswoman of the Year at the Madibaz Sport annual awards gala function this month. Photo: Henry Marsh Photography

Belief a common thread in Senekal’s success

Belief in her own ability has played a major role in cementing Ischke Senekal's status as one of South Africa's finest field athletes. And...
Long-distance runner Mariano Eesou was named the male athlete of the year at the Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club awards function recently. Photo: Supplied

Hard work pays dividends for Madibaz athlete

Joy at receiving recognition for the hard work he has put into his career is the underlying feeling for runner Mariano Eesou after he...
Almost 2 500 participants enjoyed the vibe of the occasion when the SPAR Daily Dispatch Fun Run was held in East London on Sunday. Photo: Mark Andrews

Plenty of fun as East Londoners celebrate arrival of spring

Almost 2 500 participants welcomed the arrival of spring in appropriate fashion when the SPAR Daily Dispatch Fun Run was held in East London...