{"id":15812,"date":"2018-01-29T19:12:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T17:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=15812"},"modified":"2018-01-29T19:12:55","modified_gmt":"2018-01-29T17:12:55","slug":"mto-trails-jonkershoek-set-to-host-africanx-training-run-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/mto-trails-jonkershoek-set-to-host-africanx-training-run-3\/","title":{"rendered":"MTO Trails Jonkershoek set to host AfricanX Training Run #3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seen here (front to back):\u00a0 Anele Mnukwa and Francois Groenewald of Team Big Box in action during the 2017 AfricanX Trailrun presented by ASICS.\u00a0 Photo Credit:\u00a0 Tobias Ginsberg<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cLet Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u201d<\/em>
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The AfricanX Training Run #3 will take place at the picturesque MTO Trails\u2019Jonkershoek plantation (Stellenbosch) this coming Saturday, 03 February 2018.<\/p>\n

The AfricanX Training Runs are open to the public and hosted under the guidance of former AfricanX winners Dawid Visser and Rohan Kennedy.\u00a0 The goal is to prepare runners for the 10th<\/sup> annual AfricanX Trailrun presented by ASICS that will take place at the picturesque Boschendal Wine Estate (Stellenbosch\/Franschhoek) in April 2018.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe trails in Jonkershoek are similar to that of the AfricanX Trailrun,\u201d says Visser.\u00a0 \u201cThe athlete\u2019s running strength is sure to be tested as there is a lot of climbing, while the terrain is mostly Jeep Track with rocky and hilly sections.\u00a0 The focus of this Training Run will be on stamina and getting runners ready and familiar with long climbs.\u00a0 Once the climbs have been conquered, runners will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Jonkershoek Mountains and MTO Group\u2019s Pine Forests.\u00a0\u00a0 A hydration pack is a must for this run as it gets quite hot and dry on the Stellenbosch trails.\u201d
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\u201cMTO Trails is proud to be an official partner of the Western Cape\u2019s premier three day stage trail run,\u201d says Lawrence Polkinghorne, MTO Group CEO.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019re excited to host an AfricanX Training Run in our Jonkershoek plantation.\u00a0 Trail running is never boring and is always breathtaking.\u00a0 Every view is truly spectacular.\u00a0 We are proud to be able to share the brilliance of Jonkershoek with each and every AfricanX entrant.\u201d<\/p>\n

Interesting Fact<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The MTO Trails offers 7300km of forest roads and 250km of purposely built trails, built and maintained in MTO\u2019s working plantations.\u00a0
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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>AfricanX Training Run 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DATE:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday, 03 February 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TIME:<\/strong><\/td>\nBe ready to start at 07:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VENUE:<\/strong><\/td>\nMTO Trails Jonkershoek \u2013 meet at the Jonkershoek Gate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DISTANCE:<\/strong><\/td>\n12 – 13km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COST:<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WHAT TO BRING:<\/strong><\/td>\nWear trail shoes, bring enough fluid (handheld or hydration packs) and pack energy gels and\/or bars.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Remaining Training Run Dates<\/u>:<\/p>\n