{"id":42571,"date":"2021-09-14T19:55:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T17:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=42571"},"modified":"2021-09-14T19:55:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T17:55:11","slug":"boxer-elites-gunning-for-fast-times-at-joburg-10k-cityrun-virtual-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/boxer-elites-gunning-for-fast-times-at-joburg-10k-cityrun-virtual-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Boxer Elites gunning for fast times at JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A strong contingent of Boxer Athletics Club\u2019s Elite Athletes will celebrate National Heritage Day on Friday 24 September 2021 by targeting fast times at the much-anticipated JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition!<\/p>\n

A preeminent club for SA\u2019s greatest middle-distance athletes, Boxer\u2019s Elite Runners have been a force to be reckoned with at all the RUN YOUR CITY Series events (CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN, JOBURG 10K CITYRUN and DURBAN 10K CITYRUN) since the inception of the first event in 2015.<\/p>\n

According to Rhyn Swanepoel, Boxer Athletics Club National Manger, the RUN YOUR CITY Series events are always at the top of the Club\u2019s yearly calendar.\u00a0 \u201cBoxer athletes that have claimed gold in this series includes Thabang Mosiako, Stephen Mokoka, Elroy Gelant and Glenrose Xaba.\u00a0 The last 18 months have been challenging with COVID playing havoc on races in South Africa.\u00a0 Thankfully our athletes have still received their salaries and are still being supported as a result of the valuable commitment by Boxer Superstores. \u00a0We are also thankful to PUMA South Africa for their increased support, especially during this period.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBoxer Athletics Club is a very flexible club,\u201d continues Swanepoel.\u00a0 \u201cOur athletes are just as at home on the track and XC as they are on the road, and that has given our club outstanding results.\u00a0 We are excited to take part in the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition on National Heritage Day.\u00a0 Although virtual, the event has given our athletes something to look forward to and train towards.\u00a0 The Boxer Athletics Club will be out in their numbers chasing their times.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boxer Athletics Club athletes that will be seen in action on the day will include (but are not limited to)<\/u>:\u00a0 Bulelwa Semai, Tanith Maxwell, Elroy Gelant and Thabang Mosiako.<\/p>\n

According to Bulelwa Semai <\/strong>(Mfuleni, Cape Town), it is great that runners still have the opportunity to take part in the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition.\u00a0 \u201cIt will just be a \u2018different kind\u2019 of race,\u201d says Semai.\u00a0 \u201cI decided to enter because I will be celebrating much more than just running a virtual race.\u00a0 I’m excited and nervous at the same time because entrants will not be running the same route.\u00a0 Some might have flat routes while others might have a route that features hills.\u00a0 I will really have to work hard.\u00a0 I might be alone on the road, but I won\u2019t be alone in the race.\u00a0 I’m looking forward to running a faster time.\u00a0 My goal is to dip under 40 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s great that runners still have the opportunity to experience ‘race like’ conditions at the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition,\u201d says Tanith Maxwell<\/strong> (Newlands, Cape Town).\u00a0 \u201cWe might not be lining up on a start line with thousands of other runners, but we will still get to be part of an exciting event in a different kind of way!\u00a0 The RUN YOUR CITY Series events have always been well organized.\u00a0 While there are no mass participation events, I thought it would be a great opportunity to still get out there and be part of the series albeit in a virtual capacity.\u00a0 The virtual race is a fantastic opportunity to compete against the best in the country, but in your own city!\u00a0 It makes the event super competitive!\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Elroy Gelant <\/strong>(Potchefstroom), the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition is a great initiative that has adapted to the current environment and still provides athletes with much needed competition.\u00a0 \u201cWe are hungry to run again,\u201d says Gelant.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019ve taken part in all the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN events.\u00a0 It\u2019s a fun and enjoyable event that lies close to my heart.\u00a0 Although the traditional event cannot take place this year due to the pandemic, I am happy to show my support by taking part in the Virtual Edition.\u00a0 As it\u2019s a virtual event, the competition is guaranteed to be better as runners from all over SA can compete in their hometowns.\u00a0 Whether you live in Cape Town, Joburg, Durban or the Karoo, you can now take on the Joburg event.\u00a0 My goal will be to finish in the Top 5 fastest times.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to be part of the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition.\u00a0 Even though the event is virtual, it shows that the event organisers still care about the sport and about the athletes,\u201d says Thabang Mosiako<\/strong> (Potchefstroom).\u00a0 \u201cThe event gives me the perfect opportunity to gauge my current performance level.\u00a0 The nice thing about the event being virtual is that I will be able to choose my own route.\u00a0 I will therefore be able to ensure that it is fast and flat in order to run a fast time and beat other competitors.\u00a0 My goal is to be the fastest finisher within an amazing time.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>JOBURG 10K CITYRUN<\/strong> Virtual Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nFriday 24 September 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\nbetween 05:00 \u2013 12:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distance:<\/strong><\/td>\n10K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Route:<\/strong><\/td>\nRunners choose their own location and route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR225<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entries Open:<\/strong><\/td>\nThursday 05 August 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEnter by midnight <\/strong>on Friday 17 September 2021 <\/strong>and have your Race Pack <\/strong>delivered in time <\/strong>for Race Day!<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td>\nMidnight 22 September 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The entry fee includes<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n