{"id":10674,"date":"2017-09-14T19:37:22","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T17:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=10674"},"modified":"2017-09-14T19:37:22","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T17:37:22","slug":"xaba-heads-strong-womens-field-at-fnb-joburg-10k-cityrun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/xaba-heads-strong-womens-field-at-fnb-joburg-10k-cityrun\/","title":{"rendered":"Xaba heads strong women\u2019s field at FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2017 FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN will boast an exceptionally strong women\u2019s field on Sunday, 24 September 2017.<\/p>\n

Headlining the act, and arguably the favourite, is the double SA Cross Country Champion, Glenrose Xaba. The 21-year-old seems to relish the tougher races.\u00a0 This was evident at the South African Cross Country Championships in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 09 September where she decimated both the 10km and 4km Senior Women\u2019s fields in hot and dust conditions.<\/p>\n

Judging by how Xaba was able to destroy her opposition on Saturday, it is safe to say that she just might be the athlete to beat on Sunday, 24 September.\u00a0 Although in exceptional form, she will not be able to rest on her laurels as the line-up for the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN shows some real depth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Cross Country Championships titles have given me real confidence. Beating Kesa (Molotsane) in the 10km and dominating the 4km proved that I am in really good form at the moment.\u00a0 I am looking forward to Sunday, 24 September,\u201d said Xaba. \u201cIt is, however, a strong field.\u00a0 So I won\u2019t be able to take it easy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cornelia Joubert, the Phalula twins, Lebo and Lebogang, Irvette van Zyl and Rutendo Nyahora will be snapping at Xaba\u2019s heals. Neither of these athletes should be underestimated.\u00a0 Joubert has been on a roll in 2017, clocking personal bests in both the 10km (33:46 \u2013 Cape Town, 2 April) and Half Marathon (72:31 \u2013 Port Elizabeth, 24 June) the latter coming in winning the National Half Marathon Championships.<\/p>\n

While Lebo Phalula has been off the circuit in 2017, sister Lebogang has been her usual dangerous self on the roads, finishing outside the top 5 only once in nine 10km races with three wins. Like Joubert and Xaba, she too likes the tough courses.<\/p>\n

And then there is the ever dangerous Rutendo Nyahora. Ru, as she is affectionately known in the running community, was second in the 2016 edition of the race and, has been keeping the women honest in 2017 with some solid performances. Her most recent \u2018best run\u2019 coming in Pietermaritzburg (20 August) where she finished second behind Kesa Molotsane by 13 seconds and only a mere 3 seconds ahead of Van Zyl.<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iconic landmarks to look out for on the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN route will include:\u00a0 the Nelson Mandela Bridge, FNB Bank City, Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Wits University, Neighbourgoods Market and <\/em>Ellis Park Stadium to mention just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, 24 September 2017 (Heritage Day)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nFNB Bank City Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nMary Fitzgerald Square Newtown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Each entrant will receive a magnificent Event Performance T-shirt.<\/p>\n

Charity Support<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>When entering online, runners can choose to support either or all three of the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN Charities:\u00a0 the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, <\/strong>the Johannesburg SPCA<\/strong> and\/or the Reach For A Dream Foundation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Like our Facebook page:\u00a0 <\/strong>The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation<\/a> \/ Johannesburg SPCA<\/a> \/ The Reach For A Dream Foundation<\/a> \/ \u00a0\u00a0 Joburg-10K<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow us on Twitter:\u00a0 <\/strong>@JoburgHeritage <\/a>\/ @JhbSPCA<\/a> \/ @joburg10K<\/a> \/ @ReachForADream<\/a><\/p>\n

Official hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #J10krun<\/p>\n

For more information on the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN email entries@joburg10k.com<\/a> or visit www.joburg10k.com<\/a>
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About the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN sponsorship<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

FNB Business is proud to be the title sponsor of the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN.\u00a0 This sponsorship forms part of our ongoing strategy to support local and community events that focus on a healthy lifestyle and family involvement. Road running is an inclusive sport that allows us to engage with a larger audience and support a sporting disciplines that advance our commitment to building, enduring and rewarding relationships with communities we are a part of.<\/p>\n

We believe in supporting a race that encourages people to run and know their city; a race that strives to re-invent how people perceive and experience the city centre. The FNB Bank City buildings are well-known and iconic buildings in the Johannesburg CBD and the precinct was recently revamped in 2015 with three lifestyle concepts of Work, Eat & Play in mind. For many years it has been viewed as traditional banking headquarters; however the revamp has positively changed the experience of the precinct.<\/p>\n

Sponsoring the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN is aligned to our belief in the importance of rejuvenating and reviving the city centre so it remains relevant and an important part of Johannesburg\u2019s Heritage.<\/p>\n

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