{"id":42495,"date":"2021-08-31T00:06:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T22:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=42495"},"modified":"2021-08-31T00:06:26","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T22:06:26","slug":"nedbank-running-club-ready-to-set-the-pace-at-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-1-day-xperience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/nedbank-running-club-ready-to-set-the-pace-at-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-1-day-xperience\/","title":{"rendered":"Nedbank Running Club ready to set the pace at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cLet Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After a dominant performance at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race<\/strong> in March this year, the trail running bug has clearly bitten with a number of Nedbank Running Club\u2019s elite athletes eagerly signing up for the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE<\/strong> that will take place at Paul Cluver Wines, Grabouw (Western Cape) on Saturday 18 September 2021.<\/p>\n

Top Nedbank runners to look out for will include<\/u>:\u00a0 An\u00e9l Terblanche and Raydon Balie in the 24km race, and Chrizell Roberts, Eric Ngubane, Juan Van Deventer and Collin Kanyimo in the 42km race.<\/p>\n

An\u00e9l Terblanche<\/strong> (Bellville) is excited to make her AFRICANX debut at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE.\u00a0 According to Terblanche, she tries to incorporate trail running weekly into her training program.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s such a lovely break from road running.\u00a0 While most of the road and cross-country races in the Western Province have been cancelled over the past 18 months, some of the smaller trail races have continued under strict lockdown rules.\u00a0 I started by running the Run the Vines trail events and just fell in love with the sport.\u00a0 When I saw the advert for the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN, I couldn’t resist!\u00a0 I am looking forward to the beautiful scenery and the awesome atmosphere.\u00a0\u00a0 My goal will be to enjoy the race, fall as little as possible and secure a spot on the podium!\u201d<\/p>\n

Raydon Balie<\/strong> (Eerste River, Cape Town) broke the course record at the 2017 36.1km UTCT and in 2020 he placed 4th<\/sup> at the Cape Peninsula Half Marathon.\u00a0 \u201cMost of my training is done off road, specifically on dirt roads,\u201d says Balie.\u00a0 \u201cI’m excited that events are back and am really looking forward to being back on the trails.\u00a0 My goal will be to enjoy the experience, while giving it a good effort on the trails.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chrizell Roberts<\/strong> (Standerton, Mpumalanga) celebrated her THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN debut in style in March when she and her running partner, Deanne Laubscher, secured the overall 2nd<\/sup> spot on the podium in the Women\u2019s Team Category of the 3-Day Stage Race.\u00a0 \u201cThe 3-Day Stage Race had the best vibe of any race I have experienced so far,\u201d says Roberts.\u00a0 \u201cIt was amazing that my legs were still responding on day three and we actually ran the fastest on that day.\u00a0 The routes were so well marked, not once did we get lost, while the views and venue were beyond beautiful.\u00a0 I am due to run my final long run that weekend in preparation for the SA Marathon Champs. I think the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE at Paul Cluver is great preparation for that.\u00a0 I am looking forward to the vibe, views and wine at Paul Cluver of course.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eric Ngubane<\/strong> (KwaXimba, Cato Ridge, KZN) and <\/em>Juan van Deventer<\/strong> (West Rand, Krugersdorp) dominated the field at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race in March claiming gold in the Men\u2019s Team Category after completing the three stages in an impressive combined time of 05 hours 08 minutes 36 seconds.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Event Organisers did a superb job hosting a quality event during very difficult times caused by the pandemic,\u201d says Ngubane.\u00a0 \u201cThe competition at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race was of the highest quality.\u00a0 I expect that the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE will have a very different race strategy.\u00a0 It\u2019s an individual entry race and as we currently don\u2019t have many races to compete in.\u00a0 I expect the competition to be extremely high.\u00a0 I will be prepared for it though.\u00a0 It\u2019s always an honour to come to Cape Town to race, because that is where a lot of the good trail runners live.\u00a0 I am looking forward to a very interesting race.\u00a0 My goal is very simple, to enjoy the race while giving my all on route.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Van Deventer<\/strong>, the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race was a unique and fun experience.\u00a0 \u201cI enjoyed the challenge of running competitively for three days in succession,\u201d says Van Deventer.\u00a0 \u201cI am really looking forward to the single day trail race.\u00a0 It will be my first competitive individual trail race.\u00a0 I will be running an ultra-trail race at the end of November, so the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE fits in perfectly with my planning and preparation for the rest of the year.\u00a0 My goal is to run a competitive race and be in contention with the top runners.\u201d<\/p>\n

Collin Kanyimo<\/strong> (Bashewa, Pretoria) placed 7th<\/sup> in the Men\u2019s Team Category of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race with teammate Ludwick Mamabolo.\u00a0 \u201cThe THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race was the first time that I got to experience a world-class three-day stage trail run.\u00a0 I was nervous at first but soon got into my rhythm.\u00a0 With this being a one-day race there is guaranteed to be competition from start to finish, as you don\u2019t need to hold back for the next day.\u00a0 I love competing against the best and look forward to pushing myself to the limit.\u00a0 My goal is to win the race.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVENT CALENDAR<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day<\/strong> XPERIENCE<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Saturday 18 September 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nVenue<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Paul Cluver Wines, Grabouw (Western Cape)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFormat<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>1-Day Trail Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Format<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Individual Entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fees<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 1<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>6km \/ R100<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 2<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>12km \/ R350<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 3<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>24km \/ R600<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 4<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>42km \/ R950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Saturday 19 \u2013 Monday 21 March 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nVenue<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Houw Hoek Hotel (Western Cape)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFormat<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>3-Day Stage Trail Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Format<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Teams of Two Runners (male \/ female \/ mixed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fees<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 1<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>R3600 per runner<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 2<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>R4200 per runner<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OPTION 3<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>R4600 per runner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day<\/strong> XPLORE<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Saturday 09 \u2013 Sunday 10 April 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nVenue<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Normandien Farms (Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFormat<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>2-Day Stage Trail Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Format<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Individual Entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fees<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 R2950 per runner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Follow us on Facebook:\u00a0 <\/strong>@ThirstiWater \/ @runtheafricanx\u00a0\/ @stillwatertrail<\/p>\n

Follow us on Instagram:\u00a0 <\/strong>@thirstiwater \/ @runtheAFRICANX \/ @stillwater_trail_running<\/p>\n

Hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #MyAFRICANX #RunTheAFRICANX<\/p>\n

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For additional information on the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day, 2-Day and\/or 1-Day events please visit www.stillwatersports.com<\/a>, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Who is THIRSTI?<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

THIRSTI is more than just Natural Spring Water; THIRSTI is a way of life. THIRSTI attracts a young, vibrant market with a thirst for life and authentic experiences. <\/em><\/p>\n

THIRSTI started production at the end of 2015 with their iconic Still and Sparkling ranges. 2019 saw the release of the ultimate sports drink, ISOFIT+, and a bold THIRSTI Flavours range was added in 2020.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

With its unique taste, attractive design, and a pH level of 8, THIRSTI has made massive strides in its relatively short time in the market with listings in all major retailers throughout South Africa.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

THIRSTI has a strong focus on event sponsorships across multiple sporting codes and, in 2019, they became the hydration partner to both the Comrades Marathon as well as The Sharks rugby team. Adding to this, was the 2021 announcement of the ASBA Cape Epic official water partnership. <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

For more information about THIRSTI, please visit <\/em>www.thirsti.co.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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